Military Spouses & Work Opportunities
Many Military Spouses find themselves placing their careers on hold every time pcs season comes around. It can be very tough to leave behind a career you love every 3 years or so due to your service member’s Military career.
This situation can lead to stress, anxiety, arguments, financial instability and many other things that can affect your lifestyle.
There are resources available to Military Spouses when it comes to finding a job opportunity while being part of the Military lifestyle. Now a days many jobs are very aware of how Military spouses are able to tackle work efficiently while working remotely from a different duty station and this has become such a big step into allowing Spouses to keep a job after moving.
If you are looking into a Federal Job then USAJobs is the platform to use when applying for a job. As a Military Spouse you can go through the application process without the hiring process competition as long as you are eligible.
You are eligible if:
- You are a spouse of an active-duty member of the armed forces.
- You are a spouse of a service member who is 100% disabled due to a service-connected injury.
- You are a spouse of a service member killed while on active duty.
Not because you meet the eligibility means you are hired, background checks and application for the specific job are required and qualifications must be met.
It is good to start the search for a job before your move to see what is out there before your pcs. Also, to go through the process of finding child care if needed. Some jobs might even work with you if they know a possible arrival date.
To learn more visit:
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/
The Military Spouse Employment Partnership with the Department of Defense is an employment and career partnership, connecting military spouses with hundreds of partner employers who have committed to recruit, hire, promote and retain military spouses in portable careers.
The MSEP job search allows military spouses to find jobs with MSEP partners. You can search for a job based on keywords, locations or field.
https://myseco.militaryonesource.mil/portal/msep/jobsearch
There are multiple jobs that are always looking to hire Military Spouses or Veterans. Some of them include Amazon and Starbucks.
Whether you are looking for a full-time position or a part-time job to earn side income the options vary on all sorts of field.
Here are some of the top employers that allow working remotely or within a location close to you.
Amazon Jobs offers a variety of remote job positions for Military related future employees. Whether you are coming to Hawaii and want to work remotely or are pcsing to a location where they have an opening.
https://www.amazon.jobs/es/military
Tutor.com offers positions to tutor students and work remotely. Their students range from Kindergarten to college and adult level. Work according to your own schedule and log on when available.
Hilton Hotels is are always hiring Military Spouses and Veterans to work customer service remotely. They have hired over 30,000 Military dependents and Veterans in the last 6 years. If you do not want to work from home they also hire for their locations.
https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/military-hiring
VIPKID is another great remote work platform if you have teaching experience or have been volunteering around children is. Teach English online on your own schedule. Sign up for an account then answer a basic questionnaire on your experience.
Starbucks is also a great company that is always looking to hire Military Spouses and Veterans. Some Bases have a Starbucks location and some located around Military bases are always looking to hire Spouses. It is also a job that moves with you. They also have wonderful perks and education benefits.
https://www.starbucks.com/careers/find-a-job/retail
You can also check out your local MWR, Family readiness centers, NEX, Commissaries, arts and crafts centers, gyms and more. These jobs are always opening positions during pcs season.
We hope the links above help you find a job you will love and that will work with you throughout your Military lifestyle.
You can also visit the Spouse Education & Career opportunities website to learn more on everything you can do to maximize your hiring chances. https://myseco.militaryonesource.mil/portal/content/general/72
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