My husband is in the US Navy and due to this we have moved around all over the country. I have not been able to keep a steady job and I am starting to notice employers really question me hard about not keeping a job. Even though it's due to military moves. Do employers sympathize with these kind of situations or because of it over look me?
2007-03-26 10:53:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Honestly, they won't tell you but they probably are hesitant to hire you. No company wants to invest time and money into training an employee that will be gone in a year or two. it takes most new employees close to 12 months to become fully conversant with their jobs anyway.
Find companies that are close to military bases and/or provide support to the military - that's probably your best bet.
Although we don't always show it, those of us in the civilian world do appreciate the sacrifices that our military and their families make for us. God bless.
2007-03-26 13:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by Mel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the employer and the job. Even within the same company, you will encounter different attitudes. Where I work you would be happily considered for several entry level jobs. But the more technical the work, the least likely you would be considered. Though I might consider hiring you for a temporary assignment if your technical skills are strong and closely match a need. For a management type job... I wouldn't even grant you an interview. Your best bet is to network with other local military families - where do those wives work? Those companies are more likely to be used to frequent turn over.
2007-03-26 11:07:29 · answer #2 · answered by baktum2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can answer this as a person who sometimes hires people. Yes, if a person has too many jobs, we expect there to be an explanation. The explanation often is benign, but every once in a while, you'll find someone who just "is bored", or "didn't like the job" three times in a row, etc. Warning signs come up.
However, if the reason is something like military service (or married to someone with military service), it sounds like a good reason to me.
2007-03-26 12:17:45 · answer #3 · answered by CG 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends if the employer is a left-winger and military hater, I guess.
Normal employers would understand, I would think.
2007-03-26 11:01:57 · answer #4 · answered by shdowops 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would understand, but i'm a military brat(army) myself.
just on your resume/application explain this fact.
2007-03-26 11:09:34 · answer #5 · answered by barrbou214 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋