.JOBS Update: Find & Apply for Jobs Near Military Bases
In this episode we look at how veterans.jobs can:
- Benefit service members and their families
- Provide job search by military bases
- Offer search options by city, title keywords and military job title or code
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Top 5 Military Jobs
As a veteran, have you ever had trouble finding a job and translating your specific military skills into equivalent civilian positions? About 8.3% of military veterans were unemployed for 2011. Even though that number is down from previous years, it is still difficult to find a job in today’s economy. The good news is that by visiting http://veterans.jobs, you can translate the skills you have and find the job that is right for you. The search box under Military allows you to search for jobs based on your military job title or code. Veterans.jobs has over 900,000 jobs from over 90,000 employers. Our research shows the top 5 Military titles with the most job listings include:
- 3M071 – Services Craftsman (82492)
- 3M091 – Services Superintendent (82492)
- SH – Ship’s Serviceman (47693)
- 4130 – Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Officer (46260)
- 1933 – Navy Exchange Officer (46260)
After finding a job you are interested in applying for, consider refreshing your resume by using this advice http://vimeo.com/42545834 on how to highlight your military skills.
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