Employment prospects in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area are generally very good. While the unemployment rate for the District of Columbia itself is somewhat higher than the national average, the unemployment rates for the surrounding areas of Maryland and Virginia are usually lower.
Persons with clerical and office skills, computer skills and retail experience should find work without much difficulty. Prospects are particularly good in computer technology, security and law enforcement, communications, healthcare, banking, administration, and service businesses. A fast-growing industry in the area is temporary placement.
Be sure to contact The Career Focus counselor at the Family Readiness and Support Center at Andrews as soon as you have orders and when you arrive. We can assist you in your search for employment. A representative from the Maryland Employment Commission is located part-time within the Family Support Center to assist job seekers.
Employment Opportunities