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RallyPoint is working to expand our civilian career services and opportunities for our members. We currently have a civilian career corner (https://www.rallypoint.com/careers/civilian) - available on desktop site only - with jobs and companies listed that is very well used but we want to be able to make it better for you!
Please take the survey below so we can figure out what stage many of our members are in and feel free to leave comments with your suggestions or ideas. Thanks!
Please take the survey below so we can figure out what stage many of our members are in and feel free to leave comments with your suggestions or ideas. Thanks!
Civilian Career
Employment
Transition
Edited >1 y ago
Posted >1 y ago
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Currently employed, but not in my field, so I am looking for a job in my field.
I am not using RP as a job search resource.
I am not using RP as a job search resource.
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1LT Nick Kidwell
I'm a science teacher. I tend to have better luck on education-themed sites.
I'm currently using SchoolSpring.
Local word-of-mouth helps too, but is not as reliable.
I'm currently using SchoolSpring.
Local word-of-mouth helps too, but is not as reliable.
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1LT Nick Kidwell
Following up, I have used SchoolSpring to apply for three teaching jobs in my area. YAY!
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I guess my situation is odd. I am planning to move to Europe in the next 6 months, but I have a job already lined up with my fiance's employer. Not working in my career field, but it will be enough to cover my expenses while I look for IT work in the Netherlands. Being a native English speaker will be a plus but my Dutch skills are terrible so I'll use the warehouse job to practice (although officially the warehouse language is English strangely enough) until I can mumble my way through an interview.
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I was lucky, very lucky, I had a job and other offers and options, before I left active duty. I was on transition leave for 20 days, and started working as soon as I legally could, while on terminal leave. Contacts really matter, and reputation, and word of mouth is huge part of breaking through the masses. Elizabeth Malkin.
Most people I know, landed their retirement jobs via networking and service related contacts; not through just looking and applying.
Most people I know, landed their retirement jobs via networking and service related contacts; not through just looking and applying.
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SSgt Rilene Ann
Networking and my reputation got me my new job. The person leaving told me, I sent resume without even having a job description or ad posted, was interviewed and hired the next day. I have been working with individuals in this new position for over 5 years and I am a community volunteer.
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SSgt John Mccann
The last 2 jobs I had I did not even apply for them. They asked me to come work for them in the last 18 years. I am retired but am always doing something to keep busy. I have a part time business that makes me 5000.00 a month. I cut tires up and take them to the land fill. It is extremely lucrative and I can do it on my own time with no restrictions. I also own a ranch and manage another mans ranch. Try some of these ideas. I got out of the service in 1988. I have had 3 full time jobs and 2 part time jobs at the same time. It is not easy but it can be done. My fault I have 180 semester hours of college and no degree but a lot of vocations.
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I am INDEF, and most likely not looking for a job for (hopefully) the next 10 years. However, I like to think that the society on RallyPoint would be a good way to network and resource employment.
Great question, Elizabeth Malkin!
Great question, Elizabeth Malkin!
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SFC (Join to see)
I am not there at the moment, but I will send you a message when I am. Maybe we could get a beer or 6 together.
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Currently waiting for new orders - In the meantime I'm working as a Computer Technician with a local company and doing lots of Search Engine Optimization for small businesses focusing in lead generation on the side.
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Elizabeth Malkin
2d Lt (Join to see), great thinking to be doing some other things on the side whilst you wait for your new orders to come through. Great way to gain some more experience that will help you on the other side to showcase initiative and talent.
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Although, I am not looking for a job now. I will be glad to advise other members how to apply to a Federal Government job or discuss about the Cyberspace Operations in general.
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Elizabeth Malkin
LTC Tony Temsupasiri, that is a great offer and one that I hope the RP community takes up! There are several people on this thread who have mentioned an interest either in working for the government or in the Cyberspace industry so you will be a great resource for them, thanks.
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Elizabeth Malkin
SGT Toby Vado, good for you! That is a really impressive and great example that you are setting for your family, friends and the RP community.
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I am a Department of the Army civilian employee. I do not use RP to look for work as we have our own site for most Federal agencies:https://www.usajobs.gov/
Although I am looking, that is for promotion within the government and not to anything in the private sector.
Although I am looking, that is for promotion within the government and not to anything in the private sector.
USAJOBS - The Federal Government’s Official Jobs Site
This is a United States Office of Personnel Management website. USAJOBS is the Federal Government’s official one-stop source for federal jobs and employment information.
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With the job market the way the job market is today I see the first three as the answer to your question that is currently relevant to my situation Elizabeth Malkin. However, it is possible that I will give up and stop looking at some point.
I am currently looking for a job, will probably be looking for a job for the next 6 months, and most likely will still be looking for work a year from now.
I am currently looking for a job, will probably be looking for a job for the next 6 months, and most likely will still be looking for work a year from now.
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SPC (Join to see)
I understand the mindset. I was there myself, and still clawing my way out of the hole that unemployment can dig you into.
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Elizabeth Malkin
SPC (Join to see), my offer for Charles most definitely holds true for you as well. Please feel free to reach out at any point if I can help and don't forget to check the RP career corner out (on desktop), there are some great opportunities there!
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Elizabeth Malkin
SPC Charles Brown, I don't think we have that exact opening in the Southern Oregon area but have you checked out this site? http://or-counseling.org/networking/job-volunteer/ It shows lost of different jobs and ways to get involved in counselling in the Oregon area. There might be some good opportunities for you there.
Job Opportunities | Oregon Counseling Association -- ORCA
If you would like to post a specific counseling job or volunteer opportunity on this page, please contact us at communications@or-counseling.org and include a link to your website or online job posting. The post will remain on our website for 2 months.
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