Military spouse preference when applying for jobs

[Calgirlntx]

Dear All,

 

I am relatively new to this site and I am looking for general information. My fiancee and I are getting married next year and I was wondering how the military spousal preferences works for both federal and private-sector jobs. What information is needed / required? I am looking for this information so that I am fully prepared. Thank you so very much in advance.

 

Sincerely,

[Anti M]

http://militaryspousecoach.com/pdf/MilitarySpousePreferenceEmployme...

 

It applies when you PCS and are looking for a new job.  It doesn't apply to all employment situations, only very specific kinds.  

Military Spouse Preference Program

 The Military Spouse Preference program (MSP), established under the Military Family Act of 1985, offers employment placement preference in Department of Defense (DoD) civilian personnel positions to military spouses who meet certain criteria. The program applies to DoD vacancies only, and there are variations and exceptions that allow the local hiring authorities to tailor their policies to meet their requirements. To be eligible for the MSP, you should: • Be an eligible spouse of an active-duty military member of the U.S. armed forces, including the U.S. Coast Guard and full-time National Guard. • Be relocating to accompany your military sponsor under a permanent change-ofstation (PCS) move to an active-duty assignment. The relocation may not be for separation or retirement. You may apply for MSP as early as 30 days prior to your reporting date at the new duty station. • Have been married to the military sponsor prior to the sponsor’s reporting date at the new assignment. • Apply for a position within commuting distance of the sponsor’s permanent new duty station. • Rank among the “best qualified” job candidates for the position.

[Calgirlntx]

Thank you so very much for the insightful information. Have a great day!

[meagan5220]

I have found its easiest to get part time jobs at places that cater to college students or places with already high turn over rates. I got a job at a daycare even though I was Navy spouse AND they knew the ship my husband was attached to would be leaving in 6 months. They dont expect many ppl to last long in daycares when they hire (I worked at one and we sent out 73 W2s to employs that had quit or been fired in a year, we only handed out 38 to ppl working there still) and if they do last they are happy. If you can handle kids that is where I would look. Also got a job at Victoria's Secret even though they knew I was getting married to a Navy guy. Or get hired on at holiday time, work hard and then they will usually keep ya around. They dont expect college students to stay more than a year or two and expect they will have to work around holidays with them. 

[Kac46047]

I have definitly seen the discrimination against spouse. In an interview i never mention my husbands professions unless asked because as soon as I say navy their face completly changes and i get the response "oo I see" followed by the quick scribble on the paper. I have a degree and would really love to start my career but im finding it very hard to do so. I have applied to federal jobs and have used the spouse prefference, the thing with federal jobs is there is never a quick response. It can take months to get a reply from them. Latly Ive been looking on craiglist and other sites just to find a job to occupy my time. Its very competitive out there and Im even thinking of going back to school and switching my career path.

I guess its partially my fault because I dont want ot settle for a job a high schooler can do. Been there done that. I spent my time going to school for 4 years so I want the pay I deserve lol. Its a catch 22

[meagan5220]

I plan on looking for a job with my degree but if I cant then I will get a job a high schooler can do and then look for a real job. The best time to look for a job is when ya already got one.