Moving Tips for Military Spouses (and Everyone Else!)

Moving Tips for Military Spouses (and Everyone Else)Moving Tips for Military Spouses (and Everyone Else)Moving? Tips for Military Spouses (and Everyone Else)A military spouse who is often being moved has the added challenge of continually starting over when trying to manage his or her career. Fortunately, there are federal agencies in and around military bases all over the world, and these jobs have fantastic benefits.If you are ready to tritt start your federal job search before you leave, here are a few things that you can do well in advance of your move. In fact, you can knock out most of our Ten Steps to a Federal Job way ahead of timeGather Some IntelPlan your target job search by researching which government agencies are within driving distance of your new location.For example, if you were moving to MacDill AFB, you would find these agencies on baseDepartment of the Air ForceDefense Intelligence AgencyDefense Commissary AgencyThe local area to Tampa, FL, also has these federal employersDepartment of DefenseDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of Veterans AffairsSocial Security AdministrationDepartment of TransportationEqual Employment Opportunity CommissionDepartment of CommerceDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of the TreasuryNetworkAlthough you may think it would be difficult to network when you dont know anyone at your new base, you can certainly network online, particularly on LinkedIn. Post your resume on LinkedIn and make sure to keep it updated. Advertise ahead of time about your arrival at a new location with a profile statement like this one Military Spouse relocating to Tampa, FL near MacDill AFB in June, 2015. Seeking Administrative and Customer Support federal positions in that region. You can never tell who might read it and find you.You can also use your account to find employees in the area. For example, there is a local FBI office in Tampa, FL. Look for people with this search FBI, Tampa, FL. If you find a person listed there, you ca n attempt to connect with them.Surf USAJOBSGo to USAJOBS.gov and search for vacancy announcements at your new location. For example, on the USAJOBS homepage, type in Tampa, FL and see how many jobs come up. See if there are any positions that are of interest and your skills and abilities. Be sure to check off military spouse in your USAJOBS profile. Begin to apply within two months of your arrival at the next base.Build A Great Federal ResumeWhat about the problem of the military spouse moving around every two or three years? The government HR specialists know this, and they accept this term of employment. Dont worry about it. Write your resume using our recommended format and apply. For your first federal job application, you will likely apply as a US Citizen. After you land your first position in government and gain status, and you can then apply for mora federal jobs at your next base as a federal / status employee.Check out some of these tips from previous posts for your writing your resumeWhat a Federal Resume IS and IS NOT18 Reasons Why Your Resume Isnt WorkingHow to Create Outstanding Keyword Headers for Your Outline Format Federal ResumeHelp Me Hire a MinionOne Federal Resume Is Not EnoughGetting HelpFind your local transition service or Airmen Family Readiness service (for the Air Force). They offer many training or programs for career development, interview preparation, resume writing or Ten Steps to a Federal Job courses. Be sure to take the classes to build your skills and knowledge and network with the staff at the transition center.We are also available here at The Resume Place to give you a Free Project Review and let you know what the next steps are for your federal job search and how we can assist you.