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Information for the Overseas Job Seeker:
The process of seeking and obtaining employment overseas is very similar to the process anywhere, but the availability of jobs is more limited. Plan on a 2-6 month wait and budget accordingly.
Getting Started:
Flexibility: Keep your options open by being flexible on position levels and employment opportunities outside your target career area.
Category/Status: Know your employment category and preference status. Use your Military Spouse Preference wisely.
Network: Make contacts in the community. Strong contacts are obtained by getting out and being involved. Volunteering is known to be one of the best networking vices. The US Government recognizes volunteer work experience as actual work experience.
Persistence: Trying for a few weeks and then waiting for something to happen is not going to get it done. Check the CHRA and other online job websites at least twice a week, constantly improve upon existing resumes and the RESUMIX, and stay in touch with your Employment Readiness Office.
Paperwork/Documents: Organize and maintain originals and hand-carry these important documents during moves:
- Past resumes, applications and letter of reference
- Background Check information with complete names, addresses and phone numbers. Past 10 years is advised.
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate
- College Transcripts
- DD-214 Military Personnel Paper Work
- SF-15 and VRA letters
- Latest LES
- Sponsors Order
Your overseas job will likely be with one of these employers. Their preferred method in which to apply is to use the following:
| Employer |
How to Apply: |
Department of the Army [Civilian Human Resource Agency (CHRA)] |
RESUMIX or Online Application:
http://cpolrhp.belvoir.army.mil/eur/index.htm |
Local National |
LN application (CHRA) |
Department of Defense School System |
Online application: www.odedodea.edu |
Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) |
NAF Application (CHRA) |
Defense Commissary Agency (DECA) |
CHRA |
Defense Finance Accounting Service |
On-line Resumix: http://www.dod.mil/dfas/ |
AAFES |
AAFES Application: http://odin.aafes.com/employment/default.asp |
USO |
Resume or Application |
On-post / Authorized Vendors |
Application |
Volunteerism |
Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator at ACS |
Contractors |
Resume and/or separate Application |
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Employment Readiness Classes:
Hands-on RESUMIX class: Tuesdays, 1:00 – 2:30pm Thursdays, 9:00 - 10:30am
Call the Employment Readiness Office to register! |
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Please click here to view Frequently Asked Questions about our Employment
Readiness Program |
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