Air Force: One of the first places you should consider visiting when exploring employment opportunities is the Bolling Airmen & Family Readiness Center. They have a wide range of employment-related resources on hand and provide expert assistance in such areas as: helping you to focus on which career may best suite your interests, resume writing, job search, interviewing techniques, salary negotiation, etc.
The Center's resource room is well stocked with an array of career-related reading material, journal publications and employment listings, along with a variety of books that list associations, recruiters, national and regional directories, the occupational outlook for various career areas, etc.
Computers that contain programs such as Microsoft Office, Salary and Relocation Assessor, Winway Resume, federal job applications, etc., are available for your use as you search for employment. There is also a copier and facsimile machine available to you.
Employment opportunities do exist on bases in the area, whether it is with the Services Division, Base Exchange (AAFES), Commissary (DeCA), or perhaps even a contracted service.
Navy: Military spouses who have federal status or who have worked for the Department of Defense in a permanent position are eligible to register for the Spouse Preference Program. If you are a status employee (3 years without a break in service), you have reinstatement eligibility indefinitely. If you worked in a permanent position for less than 3 years (career conditional), you have reinstatement eligibility for up to 3 years. Spousal preference only exists for DoD. No other agency recognizes spouse preference. If you are a current federal employee, be sure to maintain a copy of your Form 50 (Notification of Personnel Action) your most recent leave and earning statement, current performance appraisal, and an updated federal resume. Contact the Human Resource Office up to 30 days before your active duty spouse is due to arrive at the new duty station to register for spouse preference. Once you arrive at your new duty station, check-in with the Human Resources Office to check the status of your registration and to gain additional information about current job openings.
If you have no prior federal experience visit the civilian personnel office in your area for assistance in applying. You may also apply for federal positions through the OPM website. Please carefully review the job announcement to ensure qualifications are met.
Other opportunities for employment may include Morale, Welfare & Recreation, and the Navy Exchange.
For assistance visit your Fleet and Family Support Center's Family Employment Readiness Program Specialist.
Specific Branch Information was not provided for the Army or Marines.