Posted on Sep 16, 2014
Does anyone know of any good Job Searching websites, search engines, and even Networking sites for separating and/or separated military?
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I have search on many different sites, and for the most part I find jobs that are generic postings that are old, scams, or minimal wage at best. The jobs that I feel I am qualified to do I am unable to do for all kinds of reasons. As anyone found any sites to be reliable and rewarding.
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If you reside anywhere near a VA facility they have tailored programs for Vets!
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SrA Joshua Hagler
I know, however they have told me that they try to get the disabled vets jobs first. Since I am relatively healthy I am lower on the poll. A lot of retired vets here in Tucson.
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SGT James Korman
Check to see if there there is an 'EDC' - Educational Development Center, if so they will walk you through the entire process.
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If you want to use your military experience and don't have a USAJOBS (usajobs.gov) account, you should create one. Veterans get hiring preference in the federal job world, assuming they are otherwise qualified for the position being applied for. If you have geographic mobility this may be the best option for you.
Look for NAF (non-appropriated funds) jobs, too. These include Morale Welfare and Rec, base infrastructure maintenance, housing and BQ management, etc. NAF job announcements are a little harder to find. For Navy, go to the CNIC (Chief, Naval Installations Command) website and search for NAF jobs. I don't know what the other services' equivalents would be.
Then there are the defense contractor choices: Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, CACI, Booz Allen, Aluutiq, and many more. You'll need to go to the individual websites to search for jobs.
If you don't have a Bachelors Degree using the GI Bill, consider that. At least get your A.A. degree. Look for an accredited brick-and-mortar school, not a for-profit technical college or online school. If you want a technical certificate, check out mikeroweworks.com -- Mike Rowe, the "Dirty Jobs" guy, set up this technical and skilled trade clearinghouse site.
Good luck!
Look for NAF (non-appropriated funds) jobs, too. These include Morale Welfare and Rec, base infrastructure maintenance, housing and BQ management, etc. NAF job announcements are a little harder to find. For Navy, go to the CNIC (Chief, Naval Installations Command) website and search for NAF jobs. I don't know what the other services' equivalents would be.
Then there are the defense contractor choices: Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, CACI, Booz Allen, Aluutiq, and many more. You'll need to go to the individual websites to search for jobs.
If you don't have a Bachelors Degree using the GI Bill, consider that. At least get your A.A. degree. Look for an accredited brick-and-mortar school, not a for-profit technical college or online school. If you want a technical certificate, check out mikeroweworks.com -- Mike Rowe, the "Dirty Jobs" guy, set up this technical and skilled trade clearinghouse site.
Good luck!
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SrA Joshua Hagler
I like mike rowe, he is all about getting hands dirty. That is what i think i will be aiming for. I do not have anything close to those degrees and i tried some online classes through the community college here and I did not do well. I now owe on the GI bill. Aside from being terrified of going back to school, I can not afford to go to school full time even with the GI bill. Once I get my finances in order I will look into going back to school.
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Good websites: http://www.indeed.com, glassdoor.com (for research), Ask the Headhunter (blog, to help you with the strategy). Also, TA Online was pretty good the last time I was recruiting for transitioning vets. If you're searching in a specific city, check out which companies are in growth mode. Where do people with your military background (MOS, etc.) tend to do when they get out? There are good websites to help you translate your experiences into something that the civilian world can understand. Good luck!
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SrA Joshua Hagler
i have indeed and glassdoor on my phone, but in Tucson it's mostly minimum wage jobs
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1LT (Join to see)
Tuscon is a tough job market. Who is hiring in Tucson? If you can target three companies who are hiring people with your skills for decent jobs, then you can find vets at those companies who might be able to help you get a foot in the door.
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SrA Joshua Hagler
Coming from aircraft maintenance, as soon as they hear me say I do not have an A&P licences they tell me sorry but nothing for me.
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you can try usajobs.gov to find a civilian position within the government. You will find jobs all across the country in different government agencys like DOD and DOA. there are a lot of title 5 positions (civilian) and technician positions ( civilian positions that require guard status) the pay for most jobs is pretty decent and your military experience translates extremely well.
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SrA Joshua Hagler
Sadly, I have found out that alot of those jobs you need to know someone. I have applied to a few and got denied alot, the few that said yes then turned around and said no. I have been aiming for ART and ARG spots but I keep getting no's. It's a killer on the moral.
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SSgt (Join to see)
You have to be very careful when you answer the questionnaire at the beginning of the application process, also make sure you read the job description very carefully and use specific words from that job description like troubleshooting, calibrating, adjusting. If it's a mechanical position of course. It's very important that you use all keywords in your resume that you can because thats what the people who review them look for. I hope this helps, and never give up. Keep an eye on Davis Monthan AFB I have been hearing a lot about a reserve wing standing up. That will open a lot of title 32 technician and AGR positions. Good luck!
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SrA Joshua Hagler
I know this all to well, i was selected for an ART spot and then the unit commander did not want to sign a waiver for me to get in, so i was denied. Now that I have been denied none of them are even sending me emails back with no's. That part has been heart breaking.
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Indeed.com Beyond.com Glassdoor.com networking-LinkedIn.com careerbuilder.com
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SrA Joshua Hagler
I have no network really to back me, the down side of only doing 6 years of service
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Indirectly LinkedIn. You may not see many job postings BUT it is a great place to network. Find (discussion) groups in areas of the jobs you want and participate in the discussions. Build a solid, "squared away" profile. By all means have a good profile photo - a must. I will not connect with someone who does not have a photo. No photo means you are lazy, hiding something or both.
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Go to indeed.com and upload your resume - I'm constantly getting offers for employment.
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