Manage HR Magazine | Thursday, October 03, 2024
Ottawa ON — Military families face significant employment challenges due to frequent relocations and deployments. Despite their resilience, many military spouses struggle with job instability and finding work that fits their qualifications. According to a 2023 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) survey, 40% of military spouses encounter major barriers to employment, including the need for flexible job arrangements. As fall brings a fresh wave of job searching, CareerJoy is proud to support these families through CareerCOACH+, a program designed to address their unique employment needs and facilitate successful career transitions.
Addressing the Unique Challenges of Military Spouses
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Military spouses often manage significant career disruptions due to relocations and deployments, frequently taking on primary caregiving roles. These challenges can impede their professional growth, but their adaptability and problem-solving skills make them valuable employees.
“The CAF DGMPRA Quality of Life survey noted that due to the circumstances of the mobile military family lifestyle, spousal employment and the difficulty to find and keep a job is identified as a challenge military members and their spouses reported,” said Vanessa Walsh, Senior Manager for MFS Spousal Employment Programs.
The Benefits of Hiring Military Spouses
Employers benefit from hiring military spouses, who bring adaptability, leadership, and excellent communication skills. Their experience managing relocations and diverse roles equips them to excel in new environments and handle high-pressure situations.
Roselyne Rheaume, a recent CareerCOACH+ participant, shared her experience:
"I want to say thank you for your guidance and helping me see, understand, and communicate the value I bring to any position. After many relocations and career changes, I thought my background might be an obstacle. With CareerJoy’s help, I accepted a job offer in less than two months! CareerJoy’s support has been invaluable in my successful job search."
Tailored Support with CareerCOACH+
CareerJoy’s CareerCOACH+ provides personalized support tailored to military spouses, including:
● One-on-One Coaching: Career guidance specific to the needs of military spouses.
● Resume and Job Search Assistance: Customized strategies for job applications and resumes.
● Interview Preparation: Coaching to enhance interview skills and address employment gaps.
● Career Development Workshops: Workshops focused on skill development and career planning.
The program incorporates CareerJoy’s [LQ] Leadership Intelligence framework, which emphasizes commitment, character, competency, and culture to empower participants in their careers.
Custom Solutions for Organizations
CareerCOACH+ showcases CareerJoy’s ability to create custom solutions through collaboration with your leadership and stakeholders. We offer tailored programs to meet any organization’s unique needs, whether integrating the [LQ] Leadership Intelligence framework or developing bespoke outplacement services.
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