Month: March 2011

Find Work Wednesday—Featured Partners Edition

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MSCCN PartnersMSCCN salutes our corporate partners with this week’s Find Work Wednesday.  Their generous support allows us to provide military spouses with world-class employment assistance and amazing virtual training opportunities.  The best part?  Thanks to them, all of MSCCN’s programs are FREE!

Not only do our partners help support MSCCN and its mission, they also want to hire military spouses! We are talking about some of the biggest names in corporate America. One of our sponsors, DirectEmployers Association, represents over 550 companies! What are you waiting for? Upload your resume and contact us today.  We are here to help you find the job you want.

All of this week’s Find Work Wednesday positions and thousands of other positions for military spouses can be found at our Job Seeker’s page. The first two opportunities can be found by clicking on “Search for Openings with MSCCN”.  The remaining jobs can be found by clicking on “Search for Job Openings with DirectEmployers Association”.

  1. Heath Care Coordinator-RN, Triwest, San Diego, CA (42647BR)
  2. Customer Service Representative, Triwest, Colorado Springs, CO (42643BR)
  3. Paralegal C, The Boeing Company, Renton, WA
  4. Office Administrator C, State and Local Government Relations, The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA
  5. Online Campaign Manager, Amazon, Seattle, WA
  6. DC Area Supervisor, Home Depot, Valdosta, GA
  7. Distributed Computing Communications Technician, L-3 Communications, Fort Bragg, NC
  8. Administrative Assistant, L-3 Communications, Annapolis Junction, MD
  9. HR Representative, SAIC, Reston, VA
  10. Contract Manager, Qwest Communications, Arlington, VA

New to Networking? Learn to Make the Most of Your Connections with Virtual Training from MSCCN

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Networking – What Is It and How to Make It Work for You!

Date: March 30, 2011
Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m Eastern (Please pay attention to your time zone – 10 a.m. PST, 11 a.m. MST, 12 p.m. CST)
Where: Online!  You will receive login details after you’ve registered.

Networking involves making connections and maintaining relationships with people who support you throughout each phase of your career.  Your network of contacts may help you choose the right career, find rewarding opportunities, develop your skills and achieve your goals.

Did you know 80% of jobs today are attained through some form of networking? Join us for this virtual interactive workshop and learn how to make networking work for you! Register today!

Questions?  Contact askus@msccn.org for more information.

Sponsored by:

Training is open to all military-affiliated candidates.

Find Work Wednesday—They’ll Actually Pay Me to Do That? Edition

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Zumba instructorWouldn’t you love to get paid for doing something fun?  Spend a lot of time on Facebook and Twitter? Perhaps you should consider a career in social media. Are you a stay-at-home mom with way-too-much doll tea party experience?  You’d probably be surprised to find you could become a professional doll hairstylist.  This week, MSCCN has found many jobs that sounded pretty cool and just might make you say, “They’ll actually pay me to do that?”

Our featured jobs this week are located all around the country in hopes that some of our National Guard and Reserve spouses might find a fun new job in their very own neighborhood. MSCCN recognizes that not all military spouses live near large military installations and we’re here to help you too!

All of this week’s Find Work Wednesday positions and thousands of other positions for military spouses can be found at our Job Seeker’s page. The first two opportunities can be found by clicking on “Search for Openings with MSCCN”.  The remaining jobs can be found by clicking on “Search for Job Openings with DirectEmployers Association”.

Have fun and happy searching!

  1. Laser Operator, Bradshaw Medical, Kenosha, WI (421159BR)
  2. Creative Writer, Serco Inc., Washington, D.C. (42103BR)
  3. Doll Hair Stylist, Mattel, Denver CO
  4. Seasonal Gardener, Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage, AK
  5. Social Media Specialist, Progressive IT, Shreveport, LA
  6. Zumba Instructor, Hyatt, Indian Wells, CA
  7. Food Stylist, Shopzilla Inc., New York, NY
  8. TV Diary Editor-Days, The Neilson Company, Venice, FL
  9. Sommelier-Restaurant, Marriott, Atlanta, GA
  10. Kiss Morning Show Co-Host, Clear Channel Communications, Cincinnati, OH

On the Hunt for a New Job? Register Today for Our Latest Virtual Training Opportunity

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Just One Thing – Top Tips for a Successful Job Search

Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern
(Pay attention to your time zone – 10 a.m. PST, 11 a.m. MST, 12 p.m. CST)

Where: Online! You will receive login details after you’ve registered.

Join the experts at MSCCN for an online interactive workshop where you can get one on one assistance with any of your job search questions or issues.  MSCCN representatives will be available during this live training opportunity to answer your questions and to share tips to make your search more effective.

During this Q&A session, we will share tips on networking, interviewing, resumes, social media, and of course whatever else you want to talk about!  Feel free to call in with your top job search questions. We will be happy to answer your questions and share tips to make your search more effective.

We look forward to assisting you in your job search!
RSVP today!

Questions?  Contact us for more information.

Training is open to all military-affiliated candidates.

This training is sponsored by:

Find Work Wednesday—Just for Marine Corps Spouses Edition

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Marine SpouseFrom the halls of Camp Pendleton to the shores of Camp Lejeune, this week MSCCN has gone in search of jobs available near Marine Corps bases.  We’ve uncovered some pretty cool opportunities for Marine Corps spouses.  Always dreamed of being on the radio, but you can’t sing?  How about a job at a radio station instead?  Are you bilingual?  If so, we found a job that requires your unique skill set. Are you passionate about working with veterans?  We’ve found a job will pay you while you do what you love.

All of this week’s Find Work Wednesday positions and thousands of other positions for military spouses can be found at our Job Seeker’s page. The first five opportunities can be found by clicking on “Search for Openings with MSCCN”.  The last five jobs can be found by clicking on “Search for Job Openings with DirectEmployers Association”.

Can we get an OORAH for this week’s Find Work Wednesday jobs?

  1. Veteran’s Deployment and Re-Integration Career Coach, Serco Inc., Quantico, VA (42045BR)
  2. Technical Writer, Serco Inc., Washington, D.C. (41927BR)
  3. Centralized Scheduler-War Fighter and Family Service Center, Serco Inc., Honolulu, HI (42043BR)
  4. Secretary III (Emergency Management and Dispatch Support Services), Alutiiq, Fallbrook, CA (41711BR)
  5. Teller, Bank of America, Yuma, AZ (42007BR)
  6. Administrative Assistant for TCL Foundation, Technical College of the Low Country, Beaufort County, SC
  7. Part Time Member Service Representative, Navy Federal Credit Union, Twentynine Palms, CA
  8. Pharmacy Technician, Onslow Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, NC
  9. Promotions Assistant, CBS Radio- KXFG-FM, Temecula, CA
  10. Bilingual Customer Service/Inside Sales Representative, Sunbelt Rentals, Lorton, VA

Find Work Wednesday—Just for Air Force Spouses Edition

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Air Force SpouseMSCCN is aiming high this week with positions available near Air Force bases.  Pulling a tour in DC?  Waiting for Spring to come to South Dakota? Or living the good life in Knob Noster, MO near Whiteman AFB?  MSCCN has found some awesome opportunities for military spouses.

As always, you can find this week’s Find Work Wednesday picks and hundreds of more jobs available to military spouses on our Job Seekers page. The first opportunity this week can be found by clicking on the “Search for Job Openings with MSCCN” link.  The rest of the positions can be found by clicking on the “Search for Job Openings with DirectEmployers Association” link.

Off we go into this week’s Find Work Wednesday picks:

  1. HR Advisor, Serco Inc., Arlington, VA (41666BR)
  2. Military Housing Project Manager, Booz Allen Hamilton , Knob Noster, MO
  3. Visual Merchandiser, AAFES, Travis AFB, CA
  4. Spanish Tutor, American Tutoring.com, Yuba City, CA
  5. Licensed Practical Nurse, Renal Advantage Inc., Valdosta, GA
  6. Guest Service Representative, Marriott, Macon, GA
  7. Underwriter Trainee (June Start Date), The Hartford, San Antonio, TX
  8. Reporter Internship, Capital Newspapers, Rapid City, SD
  9. Network Specialist, SAIC, Scott AFB, IL
  10. Billing Clerk, United Medical Center, Cheyenne, WY

Find Work Wednesday—Just for Army Spouses Edition

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army wifeThis week MSCCN searched high (Colorado Springs, CO) and low (Fort Stewart, GA) for jobs available for our Army spouses.  Whether you are stationed in the Sandhills of North Carolina or the deserts of the Southwest, we’ve found employers waiting to hear from you.  We’ve found positions for spouses with retail sales experience, writers, administrative specialists and property managers.

Remember to post your resume on MSCCN’s Job Seekers page before applying for today’s jobs.  All right, where will you be all you can be?  Today’s job leads can be found by clicking on the DirectEmployers Association link:

  1. Corporate Communications Specialist, Louis Berger Group Inc., Washington DC
  2. Data Entry Clerk, Honeywell, Fort Bragg, NC
  3. New Store Opening Team, Gymboree, Killeen, TX
  4. Teacher Aide, Jefferson Rehabilitation Center, Watertown, NY
  5. Department Manager, Lowe’s, Hinesville, GA
  6. Medical Assistant, Hawaii Pacific Health, Honolulu, HI
  7. Executive Assistant, Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado Springs, CO
  8. Account Executive, Clear Channel Communications, El Paso, TX
  9. Copywriter, The Creative Group, Lacey, WA
  10. Community Management Director, Picerne Military Housing, Fort Riley, KS