Rachel CormierI'm an Army spouse with 8 moves under my belt. I've managed to reinvent my career each step of the way and want to help the military spouses to do that same. ArchivesCategories |
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You’ve just arrived at a new post with your spouse. You’re unpacking, settling in, and meeting the new neighbors. You are just beginning to build a new community that you will come to cherish and rely on. This community will be your friends and family for the little and big life events you'll face for the next few years. But have you ever consider that we can create a community that can also help us when it comes to our careers as military spouses? A 2019 CNBC report details that anywhere from half to 80% of jobs are filled through networking. This is one major disadvantage military spouses face as we PCS around the country every few years. So how do you start to build this network? It starts before you even PCS, join a social media group to ask questions about what the job market looks like at post. Build online relationships with spouses who may have similar careers as you. Once you arrive begin supporting other military spouses who already have established businesses at your new duty station. Do you need new professional photos? Find a military spouse who specializes in brand photos. Is it time to update your resume? Hire a military spouse whose specialty is taking on the challenge of military spouse resumes. Are you looking to expand your portfolio as you begin your job search? Take on freelancing or consulting for military spouses who are interested in starting their own small business. Create connections with another spouse who work in the same field in the local economy, they may hear of job openings that are happening before they are even listed. This network can go two ways, if you hear of a job opening or a military spouse who is looking for a service, share that information with your network. Making connections with military spouses can lead to job development for everyone in our community. Supporting military spouses in their careers will lead to a stronger community of military spouse jobs. Has having a network at post helped your find a job before? How have you connected with other military spouses in a way that’s advanced your career in the past?
To learn more about how Spouse6 Careers is dedicated to expanding the career opportunities for military spouses through networking, sign up for our e-mail list or follow us on social media @Spouse6Careers.
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