........Whether you're retiring or just separating at ETS, you'll want to see what options are available for you. Here are some retirement and job search links, plus, further down, some links to business sites that offer information, demo's, guidance, etc........
RETIREMENT AND JOB SEARCH SERVICES
Retirement
Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET)....Are you preparing to transition out, but you don't know how to speak "civilian" anymore? It's hard to translate your military experience into a description which potential civilian employers can really appreciate. This site provides you with an automated copy of the DD Form 2856, containing very detailed descriptions of the jobs you have held, plus your training, all translated into civilian lingo. It's free and can help provide a leg up when preparing for that next career..........
Social Security Online....All of us will eventually go to these folks to take advantage of the benefits we have worked so long to earn. Here, you'll be able to put in your application for benefits, or just learn something new about social security. There's quite a bit of information on this site, so it's definitely worth your time to check it out.........
Army Career Alumni Program (ACAP)...If you are retiring or just getting out of the Army, this site definitely has you in mind. From resumes to job searches to just plain 'ol good info, it's worth a visit.
Troops to Teachers Program....You've spent your career teaching, training, leading, and mentoring your soldiers. Is it such a big step to do the same for the youth of our great nation? Learn about the program that helps to get experienced soldiers out into the teaching profession. If you're interested in public education, follow this link to a comprehensive amount of guidance and help. Best of luck on that next career..........
Armed Forces Retirement Home...The AFRH is a living memorial to those who served, and exemplifies the notion of how the Armed Forces "takes care of its own," even after military service is completed. The Homes are communities of friendship and camaraderie made possible by the residents' common background of military service.
National Personnel Records Center...The NPRC is the depository of records for soldiers. If you are trying to locate your records this is the place to turn.
Job Search
JobsOnline.com....Here's a site that goes beyond simple job postings. A quick registration will provide an extensive listing of jobs tailored to your specifications. You can also check out their online assistance in researching potential employers, interviewing skills and techniques, preparing resumes and letters, etc. Definitely worth your time to find that perfect job............
Federal Job Search....Why waste your time surfing the web looking for that Federal job when you could have it delivered to your email account? It's simple, you register, indicate your preferences, run the search, then check your email. Your info is then matched daily against more than 31,000 Federal jobs available nationwide. You can also perform a manual search by State to locate that primo job. This site is definitely easy to surf and loaded with opportunities for employment.............
CorpsCareers....Transitioning out of the military soon? Well, I found another site you're bound to like. Here's a quote from their "About Us" page....."CorpsCareers is the fastest-growing job search database serving current members and veterans of the U.S. armed services. Arriving in July 2001, the web site will connect the men and women of the military with employers and employment opportunities. And best of all - the service is FREE for job seekers. Don Peņa, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, began CorpsCareers in 2001 after his own transition struggle from the military to the civilian world. "I hit a dead end in the military," he says. "And I didn't know how to translate my years in the service into something I could sell on a resume." CorpsCareers, he hopes, will ensure an easier transition for his fellow veterans." Enjoy.........
MilitaryHeadHunter.com....There are many civilian employers out there who recognize the skills that you bring to the hiring table as a soldier. Discipline, dedication, maturity......I could go on, but you get the picture. Here's a website that links you to those employers. The site is easy to navigate and simple registration (which is free, by the way) will provide you access to a personal skills translator, cover letter builder, resume builder and more. Potential employers are welcome as well and you can submit your information for inclusion (it's a free service to you too....). Good luck on that next career.........
HRS Federal Job Search....Let me tell you up front. This one costs money to subscribe. For $12.00 for 3 months or $24.00 for a year, you submit your information, indicating the type of Federal job you are interested in, then you will receive email updates, tailored to your specifications. According to the introduction found on their site, their system matches your needs against thousands of job openings around the globe, then sends an email to you with links to descriptions of the jobs that match. If you are interested in a Federal job, then this may be the way to go. A good selling point in my view is that this site is sponsered by the folks at Fedweek.com and personal experience with them has indicated that they are reliable. Let me know how your search works out and good luck with that job..........
Net Temps....This site has all the whistles and bells you commonly find on job search web pages, but they have a few "extras" which set them apart from the rest. After a simple registration process, you can set up a "desktop" that allows you to create an online resume, set up job search agents, apply for jobs, review your resume stats, and access thousands of recruiters. You'll also find features like (1) Customizable Job Search Agent notifies you of new jobs matching your search (2) More than 5,000 recruiters to coach you through the interview & selection process (3) Relocation Tools: Travel, Insurance, Mortgage, Moving & Storage and much more (4) Career Advice from leading experts in your employment field and (5) much more............
The Employment Guide's Career Web....Transitioning out? At this site, you'll get a head start on your employment options after the military. Not getting out for a while? How about exploring your possible options? Never hurts to be prepared ahead of time. Best of luck in your job search...........
Corporate Gray On-Line....Here's a job search site that is designed specifically for the transitioning soldier. This link is sponsored by the folks at Career Web (see link above), but was so interesting, I wanted to add it also. If your resume "wears combat boots", then this is a great place to start the conversion to civilian lingo. Enjoy...........
Bradley Morris, Inc. Military Placement Specialists....Bradley-Morris specializes in placing military officers and enlisted candidates with management and technical expertise into major corporations throughout the country. With 600 client companies and the best military candidates available, Bradley-Morris successfully places technical, non-sales candidates into areas such as Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Information Technology and Telecommunication
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Transition Assistance Online...Here's a quote from the site.....kind of says it better than I could......."Washington, DC: Some 250,000 military personnel will transition out of the United States Armed Forces over the course of the next year. Most of these service members have known no employer other than the U.S. military, and have had little or no experience in seeking civilian employment. As such, matching their military skills with the right employer can be a difficult task. It is also a challenge for companies interested in hiring former military personnel to find transitioning service members who are out-processing from different installations around the world. Now there is a unique Internet solution to these problems: Transition Assistance Online -- TA0".......
Thingamajob.com....Here's an extremely helpful site for anyone getting ready to transition out of the military. You'll find a resume database which you can submit to, as well as several helpful tools for the big change, including links to books and resources. You can even check out information about the place you plan on moving to when you're a civilian.........
America's Job Bank - DoD Job Search....The America's Job Bank (AJB) network, of which the DoD Job Search (DJS) is a part, offers two levels of FREE service to all job seekers. The basic level is the ability to conduct a search for possible job openings. The higher level allows a job seeker to create and submit a resume to the system, and conduct and save customized job searches. You must register through DJS to gain access to the higher level of service on this site. Here's a feature that you are sure to like. You can also use their "Military Code Search". You simply enter your MOS and the site returns a list of civilian occupations suited to your military training. Give it a shot and best of luck........
America's Job BankRetirement just around the corner from you? Here's a site with you in mind. It was brought to my attention by a soldier of mine who is currently going through the ACAP Program. He's been pleased with it...I think you will be too. Give it a try....your next career may be waiting around the corner......
Here are some more for you. They were good enough to be featured in "U.S. News and World Report" on the 4th of May, 1998
Before you go on that job search, you may want to know what you're "worth" in the job market. Here are a few good sites to benchmark your skills with........they were also featured in the 4 May issue of "U.S. News and World Report"........
Increasing use of "The Army Link" has necessitated the need for me to upgrade from a "free to maintain" website, to one that now requires monthly fees to the provider. This included an upgrade of available bandwidth so that visitors to the site can continue it's use without interruption. I also reserved the domain http://www.thearmylink.com which ensures users of this site will always be able to locate it easily. The links below are to sponsors I am affiliated with in an effort to offset some of the cost. I have tried to choose those which will be of interest to visitors of this site. Rest assured, I will continue to maintain "The Army Link" for years to come. Our soldiers are always worth the time and effort!.......
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