Job Search for Military Service Members & Spouses

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Whether you’re transitioning from the military, finding a new job as a veteran or looking for your next opportunity as a military spouse, we’ve got you covered! As part of a special 3-part virtual workshop series in honor of Veterans Day, Indeed hosted this Job Cast to introduce you to job searching on Indeed as a military service member or spouse.

Here are the links posted "in the chat" during this webinar for further learning:
Veteran Career Advice: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/...
25 Career Options for Veterans: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/...
Job Search Guide for Military Veterans: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/...
Top-Rated Workplaces for Veterans: https://www.indeed.com/Top-Rated-Work...
Indeed for the Military Community: https://www.indeed.com/hire/veterans

0:00 Introduction
1:35 Job seekers with military experience trust Indeed with their job search
2:05 Bridging the gap between veteran job seekers and employers
3:30 Military service members and spouses make strong candidates
4:15 Veteran job search and hiring trends
4:35 What jobs are service members interested in pursuing?
6:03 Where are service members interested in working?
7:41 Remote jobs for veterans and military spouses
8:43 Set up an Indeed account
10:02 Search for jobs on Indeed
10:15 Start your search
11:21 Filter your search
12:02 Master advanced search techniques
13:24 Automate your search with job alerts
14:38 Research potential employers
15:53 Top-rated workplaces for veterans
16:12 Apply to jobs on Indeed
17:17 Here to help during this uncertain time
18:00 Q&A
19:29 Q&A: What do you think is the biggest misconception of veterans in the workplace?
21:30 Q&A: What advice can you give on how to showcase your experience without aging yourself?
23:48 Q&A: How do I find jobs as a new military wife with a background in education, but while also looking to explore other opportunities as well?
26:30 Q&A: Where should military experience appear on a resume, under special military experience heading or under work experience?
31:00 Q&A: How do we apply for civil service positions? Is there a civil service exam required to get a GS position?
33:25 Q&A: If I enter a target salary on my search, how will that affect the results? Can I still see listings for jobs that do not include a salary range?
38:10 Q&A: Should I list my experience when my degree and career path are unrelated to my military experience?
40:30 Q&A: Some employers may have an unspoken fear that veterans are damaged goods or are a potential liability due to PTSD. During an interview, what can we do to overcome these types of assumptions?
48:30 Q&A: How successful have you been at placing veterans versus those who are now leaving active duty?
51:00 Q&A: I’m finding myself transitioning to a new career path after twenty years. Any advice for tackling this uncertain job market?
52:01 Q&A: Are there any tools to narrow down jobs if I have no idea where I want to live?
53:21 Q&A: Do employers use Indeed Assessments? Do you have any advice on leveraging these assessments?
55:38 More information

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