The local job market wages are lower than in many areas because
of the desirable quality of living in this coastal area and the large number of
retired military who live here. Hurlburt Field, Eglin Air Force Base,
and Duke Field are the county's largest employers. Other major
employment industries are Defense contractors and the Service Industry (hotels,
motels, restaurants, and fast food) is seasonal, with low demand in the winter
months and high demand beginning each March.
Unemployment
Benefits: To be eligible for benefits, you must be totally or
partially unemployed; be able to work and available for full-time work; be
registered for and actively seeking work. You must file a claim for
benefits and report regularly to file continued claims. You must have
been employed since the effective date of any prior claim. You must
serve a waiting week, for which no benefits are payable, after filing your
claim. For specific information concerning documents needed to file a
claim, contact Jobs Plus, 409 NE Racetrack Rd, Fort Walton Beach,
FL 32547, 850-833-9106.
For job hunting purposes, be sure to
hand carry all employment records and documents, resumes, SF 171, SF 50,
transcripts, certificates and licenses.