Security and Privacy NoticeContact UsNewcomer InformationEventsClassesPrograms Beale AFB Public Page US Air Force Public Page Home About Us
Employment Assistance
 
Updated on: October 6, 2010

Announcements In This Section
1. Operation Life Transformed was awarded 5,000 scholarships for an online Computer Literacy Course available to service members and their family. Jump start your career by learning on-line, at your own pace, and in your own home. Scholarships are completely free, and provided by Military to Medicine and Operation Life Transformed. Download the flyer for eligibility requirements and more information or visit the Operation Life Transformed web site to apply.

2. Job Search Working Group. Join our job search working group to network with other job seekers, discuss strategies, resources, and training options available to you. Call 634-2863, for times, dates, and to register.

3. Did you know that your credit score can affect your future employment chances? Click HERE for information on understanding your credit score and how to improve it.

Spouse Employment Resources
Portable Careers
Federal Employment
What can the A&FRC do for you?
Classes, Briefings, & Workshops
Resume Writing
Career Plan
Career Assessments
Interviewing
Networking
Education

Job Fair Information
Job Search Links

Latest News and Opinions

Top 10 Resume Mistakes
Strengthen Your Career Options
Volunteer Experience on Your Resume

Job Search/Resume Packet & Other Resources
Resume Packet GI Jobs

Hire a Hero
USAJOBS
Federal Employment

Seeking and applying for a federal job can be intimidating and overwhelming. Contact us for assistance as well as checking out several of the other online resources.

10 Steps to Getting a Government Job
Making Your Interview a Success
The 10 Worst Job Hunting Mistakes

Federal Employment Links:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities could be kaput
How to find the perfect federal internship
10 steps to a government job

Military Spouse Intern Program

The Military Spouse Intern program is continued for FY11 for approximately 120 spouse interns. OSD Office of Civilian Personnel set up a web site for it at www.cpms.osd.mil/MilSpouse/milspouse_index.aspx. Of note, this program is for Federal agencies other than DoD. DoD will reimburse the salary, benefits, training costs, etc for the first year of employment of the spouse in the Federal agency. FAQ for this is available in the download center under employment. Get Fact Sheet Here: Fact Sheet

Featured Article

Six Tips to Get Past Job Search Rejection
By Margot Carmichael Lester, Monster Contributing Writer

You’ve been sending out resumes like crazy. Maybe you’ve even gotten a few interviews. But at some point, you realize that no news isn’t good news. You’ve been rejected. Dealing with the challenges of searching for a job is never easy, but dealing with rejection doesn’t have to tank your morale.

Process Your Emotions

It’s only natural to feel angry or frustrated when you’re working so hard to find a job and meeting with so much rejection. “Anger usually results from being hurt or experiencing a threat to one's self-esteem,” says Lisa Kappesser, author of The Smart New Way to Get Hired: Use Emotional Intelligence and Land the Right Job. “Pinpoint what event and thoughts are creating the feeling of anger. Is it realistic? At the same time, vent and express the anger in an effective way. Exercise, cry, take a bath or shower, listen to music, write, and talk with a friend or partner to express the anger and understand it.” Getting over it will help you move forward more constructively.

Exercise

Though you may not feel like it, hitting the gym or getting outside can help you feel better, especially after you get a rejection letter or call. “It takes about 20 minutes of exercise for the endorphins to start being released in your body,” says Richard Deems, co-author of Make Job Loss Work for You. Endorphins are natural pain and stress fighters produced by your body. The activity will help you clear your head, expend some energy and recharge for the next round.

Regain Perspective

Heading to the great outdoors also improves your perspective. “Go to places that are bigger than life such as the ocean or the mountains or the desert,” suggests Dennis Grindle, director of the MBA Career Management Center at Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business. A change of venue will help you shake off some of your malaise and get you out of your own head for a while.

Volunteer

Volunteering is a great way to deal with rejection. First, Grindle notes, this kind of work helps you “see how much you have to offer and how much more you are valued as a human being versus as a worker performing a certain job title.” You’ll be doing productive work that’s rewarding, which is good for your ego. And it’s a great way to hone your skills, learn new ones and make valuable additional contacts.

Work Your Network

Though talking to more people about your search may feel like you’re opening yourself up to even more rejection, it’s actually a great way to deal with your feelings. Business coach Debra Condren, author of Ambition Is Not a Dirty Word, suggests asking friends and colleagues if they know of any job opportunities or industry networking events you should attend. “Don’t forget to ask the most important question of all: ‘Can you recommend one or two other people I should contact who might have leads?’” she says. It’s also helpful to reach out for emotional support, says leadership consultant Steve Ford, managing partner of OI Partners/Fitzgerald Stevens & Ford. “Have a couple of friends with whom you can share your frustrations,” he says. These could even be others who are looking for work and share your same struggle.

Consult an Expert

"It goes without saying that you have to keep positive and persistent, but at some point, you also have to get proactive and discover what factors may be keeping you in the rejection pile,” says Ursula Furi-Perry, author of 50 Unique Legal Paths: Finding the Right Job. “Is your resume formatted or worded awkwardly? Run it by a career coach, trusted advisor or colleague. Are you making it to the interview stage but no further? Practice your interviewing skills with someone who can honestly and clearly evaluate your presentation and presence. Are you applying for jobs that are not the right match for your skill set and qualifications? Reevaluate your job search strategy and perhaps expand your options."

Rejection hurts, but following this advice will help you make sure it doesn’t derail your job search.
Other Resources

USAJOBS
MilSpouse.org is a resource library for military spouses, to include employment
CalJobs California Employment Development Department
Military Spouse Career Centerofficial Department of Defense career center web site for military spouses.
Occupational Information Network (O *Net) Resource Center
Military Spouse Corporate Career Network provides career opportunities and job portability for military spouses, war wounded military members, and caregivers of the war wounded.
Career One Stop connects veterans and service members with resources available at local One-Stop Career Centers.
Working Mothers.com provides resources for mothers to balance work and life and provides links to the best companies for working mothers.

Scheduled Briefings, Classes & Workshops

Effective Job Search Strategies Workshop, Held every second Thursday of the month starting at 09:00 A.M.

Please call (530) 634-2863 to register for briefings, classes or workshops.

Upcoming Events

 

Spouse Employment Resources

• Need a job?
• Want help with your resume?
• Not sure what you want to do or what it takes to get your dream job?

Join our job search working group to network with other job seekers, discuss strategies, resources, and training options available to you. Call 634-2863, for times, dates, and to register.


Other resources for spouses:

Milspouse.org

Operation Life Transformed Scholarships

Troops to Teachers


Have you Looked into Portable Careers?

ADHI Logo

The Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) was established in 1978 as part of an effort to achieve recognition for the medical transcription profession. They can help you find education programs to get into the medical transcription field.

Alpine Access

Alpine Access is the premier provider of customer service solutions using home-based employees. Alpine Access’ clients are organizations that value their customers and are passionate about their brand.

Featured Employers

Raytheon
Raytheon Company is an industry leader in defense and government electronics, space, information technology, and technical services. Our focus is to attract and develop great talent. Are you ready to be challenged? Are you ready to achieve and be recognized? It's all here for you. Explore the possibilities and start your job search by choosing either the professional or college recruiting link: http://www.rayjobs.com/

Home Depot
The leader in the do-it-yourself, home improvement market, Home Depot is a top military-friendly employer and hires seasonal staff twice yearly. Applications are accepted online at: www.homedepot.com and www.gijobs.com/the-home-depot.aspx


NEW HOURS

Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri
0730-1630 hours
Wed
0730-1330
(530) 634-2863
DSN 368-2863
Fax (530) 634-2087

Setup a Financial Appointment

Military Family Life Consultant

Military OneSource

American Red Cross Emergency Communication Services

ID Theft Alerts

Avoid ID Theft



GI Jobs

America Supports You MyPay

This Web Site is for members and families of the U.S. military services. Contents of this site are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U. S. Government, Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by staff members of the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The staff also reserves the right not to publish any submission.
Contact the Webmaster

Copyright © 2009 Beale AFB Airman & Family Readiness Center

Beale Services