Posted on May 25, 2019
How far ahead should I start to look for a job and how far from my ETS date should I be applying for jobs?
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i will ETS July 2020 and I should start my Terminal leave early April 2020 and I need advice on when is the best time to be applying for jobs. I am applying to be a police officer for my state or becoming a federal police officer.
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SPC (Join to see) do you know if either of those career choices operate on an annual cycle? I know the police departments where I live have an annual screen, test, selection and academy, swear in cycle that is 100% rigid. I would let that be your guide.
If you look in more general terms, many jobs will either be immediate advertise, interview, hire. Others may take weeks or months. The federal process is excruciatingly drawn out, unless they are DA Security Guards or Police. You'll potentially interview and be selected, then the qualification process slows it down....but you'll know something.
If you look in more general terms, many jobs will either be immediate advertise, interview, hire. Others may take weeks or months. The federal process is excruciatingly drawn out, unless they are DA Security Guards or Police. You'll potentially interview and be selected, then the qualification process slows it down....but you'll know something.
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As a mechanic plenty of companies will hire you. Feel free to contact me for advice.
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Start doing research on companies and start preparing your resume 6 months out. Don't start applying until 3 months before you are available to work. Work with your base transition office on your resume. Are you relocating?
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SPC (Join to see) I agree that resume preparation can be done far in advance. Ensure you take the SFL TAP Department of Labor driven Transition class that goes over this. You can take it two years out. Many think the SFL TAP has to be done right before you get out and I think jam should up the soldier and the chain of command.
Resumes...you'll need a resume per "field" of occupation that is tailored.
Resumes...you'll need a resume per "field" of occupation that is tailored.
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I have a professional resume and I will be relocating to wherever I get the job offer.
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