In the Washington, DC Metropolitan area (District of Columbia, Southern Maryland, and Northern Virginia) the employment opportunities are good in most professional areas, including blue collar and construction. The majority of local business is dependent on the needs of the Federal Government. Many national association headquarters are located here. There is almost no heavy industry, but the research and development firms and high technology companies, including computer services, bio-technology, telecommunications, and defense related functions have thrived here. The region boasts some world renowned hospitals and universities. The retail industry remains stable. For job hunting purposes; be sure to bring with you all employment records and information, resumes, federal application, transcripts, certificates, licenses, SF-50 and related documents.
Contact the Marine and Family Services Career Resource Management Center, (703) 614-6828/7337, as soon as you receive orders and as soon as possible after your arrival at Henderson Hall. The Family Member Employment Specialist will assist you in establishing career goals and objectives, give you training and education direction and information, assist you in developing and refining resumes, federal resumes and will direct you to job leads and resources.
The Career Resource Management Center provides benefits and services to military members who are separating or retiring, to include, pre-separation counseling, employment assistance (including Internet job banks), and career assessment testing, to name a few. Call the Career Resources Center at (703) 614-6828/7337 for further information.