Learn about your new location before your leave. To help you, we have included a checklist of things to do before PCS and items to have on hand immediately after relocation to facilitate the job search.

Prior to relocating:

1. Gather your credentials and ensure that you have up-to-date records of employers' address, title, etc

_____Transcripts

_____Certifications (if you have hold a professional certification, call ahead to find out what the procedure is for transferring your certification to the new location

_____Update your resume

______Contact Past Employers for Recommendations

_______Call the Employment Readiness at the new duty station.

______Make contacts at the new duty station

If a family member will be desiring employment, but does not have a Social Security Number, obtain one before you leave your present location. For information, call the Social Security Administration which is usually listed in the white pages on the telephone directory under" Social security"

Budget for unemployment. A list of income and monthly expenses (home mortgage or rent, life insurance payments, food, transportation, etc) should be developed for the first six months after you move. Don't forget to include the additional expenses related to the relocations.

If you are a current Civil Service employee, consult your servicing CPAC office with questions about Military Spouse Preference opportunities, forms which should be hand carried, and the possibility of taking extended leave without pay.

If employment will require background security investigation, maintain a current listing of previous residences and dates to facilitate completion of any requirements.

Collect and hand carry the following with you to your new duty assignment:

_____School transcripts

_____Undated resume

______Name, addresses, and telephone number of three references. These should not be our immediate supervisor.

_____Professional Certifications

_____Special awards or honors

_____Letters of recommendations/appreciation from current employer

_____Volunteer career portfolio

After relocation:

Contact the employment readiness office
Survey Employment opportunities
Prepare Resume
Schedule Job interviews