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Making the transition from service member to civilian can be challenging. The biggest challenge you will face is launching your new civilian career. The content and tools found at MyMilitaryBenefits can help you focus on the career path that best suits your life, experience and goals while saving time and stress.

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Best Places For Veterans To Look For Jobs

Websites for Veterans to Search for Jobs When you know your military career is coming to an end, one of the first things you need to figure out is what you will do for a career after you get out. You might decide to go to school first, or you might be looking for a… Read more »

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Walmart Hires Nearly 6,000 Military Spouses

Walmart announced the hiring of nearly 6,000 military spouses in the six months since they launched the Military Spouse Career Connection (MSCC) last Veterans Day. Now, in its sixth month, MSCC gives military spouses hiring preference for those who want to work at Walmart or Sam’s Club. The MSCC is a natural step for Walmart…. Read more »

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10 Companies Committed to Hire Military Spouses

Did you know that military spouses have an unemployment rate of 16%, which is more than four times higher than their civilian counterparts’ rate? The Hiring 100k Military Spouses Employment Initiative is a new program that aims to improve those numbers. This initiative is a partnership of American companies to hire military spouses. 10 of… Read more »

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MySECO: Reasons Military Spouses Need to Take Advantage

A military spouse who is re-entering the workforce after a long period of unemployment may need extra support to get back into a career. Many military spouses can benefit from help with resume preparation and career coaching, and that’s where MySECO comes in.  Military spouses face unique career challenges. Our lives may be put on… Read more »

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DoD Priority Placement Program for Military Spouses

Priority Placement for Military Spouses (PPP) with DoD Program A federal program exists to help military spouses with priority placement for federal jobs.  Learn more about the DoD Priority Placement Program for Military Spouses (PPP). As a military spouse, a move to a new duty station may be in your future. How will this move… Read more »

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4 Reasons to Join The Military Spouse Network

Are you a military spouse who has changed jobs several times because of frequent moves? Do you wish you could bring your professional network with you each time you move?  The Military Spouse Professional Network might offer the support you need. Maybe you are new to your post, and have just started a job search. You… Read more »

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10 Careers With Educational Programs In Under One Year

As you think about what you would want to do after your time in the military is over, you might want to figure out an educational plan that you can complete in a shorter amount of time. There are quite a few careers you can go into with educational programs under a year. 10 Careers… Read more »

Most Common Struggles for Military Spouse Employment

Military Spouse Employment: Most Common Struggles

As a military spouse, you can get used to putting yourself on the back burner. The military life can make it hard to do what you want, whether that is going to school or working. There are so many different hurdles for military spouses that want to pursue their own careers. Here are some of… Read more »