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Career Exploration

Overview

Military OneSource provides practical guidance to military spouses exploring new careers. This includes strategies on seeking federal employment, telecommuting and other portable careers. You’ll also find comprehensive education career support through the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program. Check out useful tips, tools and resources to help you research and define your career path.

Start exploring a career with these steps:

Do your homework

The Defense Department and the military service branches offer a range of career exploration programs. You can access them online, by phone or in person. The SECO program offers military spouses complete education and career support. Speak with counselors about possible career choices. They can help you identify your skills, interests and aptitudes.

Articles for exploring careers

BENEFITS & SUPPORT SERVICES FOR EXPLORING CAREERS

Develop a portable career

Military spouses are on the move and therefore require portable careers. Military OneSource offers tips to develop skills that transfer across positions and occupations. Learn about portable careers like management, technology and communication. Discover how the right training, licenses, degrees and certifications make you more marketable. Learn how you may get up to $1,000 in licensing reimbursement when you PCS. Talk to a career counselor for career info and advice.

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TOOLS & RESOURCES FOR DEVELOPING A PORTABLE CAREER

BENEFITS & SUPPORT SERVICES FOR DEVELOPING A PORTABLE CAREER

Consider federal service employment

Federal civil service employment may be more accessible than you think. Understand the benefits and rules of the federal civil service hiring system to determine if federal employment is right for you. Do your homework to decide which jobs to pursue. Consult USAJOBS.gov to explore federal opportunities.

Articles for federal service employment

BENEFITS & SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FEDERAL SERVICE EMPLOYMENT

Volunteer

Volunteering can be a perfect step into the working world. It allows you to:

  • Learn new skills and build on existing ones.
  • Obtain valuable experience in different fields.
  • Network with potential employers or references.
  • Get access to formal training and attend conferences.

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