Beginning Your Search: Career Exploration

Are you wondering where you should start to find a career? Perhaps you're ready for a change in your career. Maybe you've been home with kids for years and are ready to re-enter the work force or maybe you've moved to a new installation and aren't sure where to begin. Read, research and good luck finding that perfect job!

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Military Spouse Employment Partnership - Military spouses seeking employment in portable career fields can connect with participating MSEP employers who are posting job openings and actively recruiting military spouses.
Military OneSource has additional information on job searching. Check out the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities section at Military OneSource: http://www.militaryonesource.mil/.
The Military Spouse Corporate Career Network is a nonprofit corporate direct-hire and training program supported by a nationwide network of employers. It is operated under contract by the Department of Defense and contains information on everything from job searching to career advice. Go to http://www.msccn.org/ for more details.

For more information, contact your local Fleet and Family Support Center.

Updated 6 February 2025

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