Federal Military Spouse Employment Event - Virtual

Welcome to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Federal Military Spouse Event.  This two-day event will educate and provide military spouses with the most accurate and up-to-date information on navigating the Federal employment process.  A panel of current Federal military spouses and HR practitioners will provide insight and strategies to assist military spouses in their federal job search. 

Monday, May 15: Become Familiar with the Federal Hiring Process (11:00 am –1:00 pm)

• Myths vs. Facts
• Flexibilities and authorities available when military spouses
• Types of jobs across the Federal Government and Mission Critical Occupations
• Connect your skills and abilities with the needs of an employer

Tuesday, May 16: Connecting with Top Talent (11:00 am –12:30 pm)

• Connecting military spouses with information and resources: Panel Discussion
• Marketing and branding yourself as a military spouse
• Submitting your application to USAJOBS
• Addressing challenges related to frequent relocations as a military spouse
• Networking by making connections and building relationships
• Resources that are available to help military spouses navigate the federal job application process