Separating, tips on jobs (Air Force, Navy, enlist, graduation)

[Lvpunk]

Hi, I'm at the end of my six year enlistment in the Air Force. I am moving to western Michigan (Muskegon, Fremont, Grand Rapids area). I need a job, I don't have a degree though I'm one class away from an Associate in Liberal Studies (general ed). Can anyone offer me some tips on getting a job, I'm not looking for a high paying job at this time about $15-$18/hour would work ok. What resources are available to me to find employment in a new state for a guy just out of the military (my discharge will be honorable).

Thanks!

[Jadedea Jade]

well theres a slew of online job places like yahoo hot jobs, careerbuilders, monster, civilian jobs and clearance jobs, dice, usajobs. you can also directly apply to the companies like csc, lockheed, northrop to name a few. if you ever worked with contractors and you think you can handle that situation you can always apply to them. arent you taking a separation class? start looking and start applying for jobs now. let them know your one class away or your graduation date as well.

hth

[Jadedea Jade]

oh and the big thing is dont be discouraged. i have 8 years with some college and a TS/SCI clearance and i was unemployed for 7 months. granted i was applying for jobs in a different state (that i intednded to live in) but goes to show your mil experience isnt always golden. i ended up getting a fed job working for the navy (separated from navy) and i think VRA helped me out alot, or i was just the only one who applied lol, anyways, keep your head up and good luck!

[Delta Planter]

If you can stand it, in addition to what JJ wrote above, check out temp agencies. Any of them are good ways to at least get your foot in the door. And finish that degree!

[Lvpunk]

Thanks all!

[ESFP]

I'd recommend that you skip the job market for now. You're young. Use whatever benefits you can to get housing, stay with a friend, hook up with someone who has extra room, whatever. Get your degree. You'll find that employers don't care if you designed the Strategic Defense Initiative, or mowed lawns. They want to see a degree. Ask me how I know...

[xavierob82]

Use your GI Bill and get your four-year degree. I managed to live off my GI Bill benefits when I went to school in DC, and this was under the old benefits. Isn't Uncle Sam now practically paying you to go to school--all expenses paid--under the new program? Why not take advantage of it?

And live the life of a care-free college student.