Starting the process six months out...

SrA David Steyer — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 15:47:15 -0400

Just curious if this is too soon to start handing out resumes to local employers? Anyone ever utilize local employment resources and agencies?

Just curious as I am looking at staying in the local area - Tampa Bay (Macdill AFB) for a variety of reasons (wife has a career, her family is here, my family is now two hours away, family health issues on both sides etc) but I see a lot of websites, ads etc for local employment services but never hear any thing about them if they helped or not. I'm not limiting this discussion to the Tampa Bay area but just curious in your area if the local employment servies are helpful?

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2015 3:50 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 15:50:10 -0400

Never too soon. I would definitely start putting yourself out there and making those connections. I always prefer to start my search in anticipation of a transition, so it was as seamless as possible from one job to the next.

Response by TSgt David Holman made Apr 7 at 2015 3:53 PM

TSgt David Holman — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 15:53:26 -0400

It never hurts to start making connections, just make sure they know you will not be available until your ETS date... that way you don't get put into an awkward situation.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2015 3:55 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 15:55:58 -0400

Make sure you hit the Tampa Bay Job and Career Fair next week.
http://tampabayjobfair.com/

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2015 3:58 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 15:58:43 -0400

I will give you the best advice I have. Start with USAJOBS. As a military veteran, you have an advantage over any strait civilian. Also with being a federal civilian employee, there is better job security and most benifits are better as well.