From time to time, in an effort to assist Chapter members, or MOAA members who are contemplating relocating to New Hampshire, we will provide listings of employment opportunities in the state as we receive them.

    The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has launched the first of its kind Government-wide Veterans Employment Website. This website is a component of the Federal Government's strategy for the recruitment and employment of Veterans.  In partnership with the Departments of Defense, Labor, Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security, and other Federal agencies, the vision is that this Website will be the preeminent source for Federal employment information for our Veterans, transitioning service members, their families, Federal HR professionals and hiring managers. The goal is to provide consistent and accurate information and useful training and other resources in a way that will inform both the applicant and the hiring agency.

    Chapter member CAPT Gary Lovgren, USN (Ret.) is the New Hampshire Counselor for the Troops-To-Teachers Program.  Learn more about this important program in the attached article.

    Chapter member - Jim LeFebvre has updated his series of Transition Assistance Seminars to help our members tackle the sometimes difficult task of transitioning to the civilian workforce.

    His first series on Preparing a Resume is broken down into two articles:  Writing An Effective Resume - Preparation Is The Key and Resume Writing - Not "Rocket Science".

    His second lesson is titled Searching For Employment Requires Time And Organization .

    He has also added CAREER SEARCH BIBLIOGRAPHY that contains many useful references.

    He has now added three samples of different types of resumes and a sample of a Professional Services Agreement:

1. CHONOLOGICAL RESUME SAMPLE - This resume has been modified to ensure that the individual whose career is reflected above can retain his/her privacy.  Hence, certain modifications are not factually accurate.  The chronological resume is the resume preferred by the majority of employers, but may be problematic for individuals who are in the midst of a career change, as is the case with retiring officers and enlisted personnel.  Please contact Jim LeFebvre directly prior to using any samples as a template.
2. COMBINATION/HYBRID RESUME SAMPLE - This resume has been modified to ensure the privacy of the individual he did it for, and therefore should not be considered to be factual.  The hybrid resume is a very good type for a career changer, as is the case with many retiring officers and enlisted personnel.  Please contact Jim LeFebvre prior to use of any of the samples in this section of the website.
3. FUNCTIONAL RESUME SAMPLE - This resume is a sample only, and certain material within the sample are not correct factually, but are used to provide a up to date sample.
4. SAMPLE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR A CONTRACTOR POSITION - This sample document is intended for individuals who are seeking an independent consultant position.  It is strongly recommend that any individual seeking a position of this sort contact Jim LeFebvre for additional information that he considers vital.

    Jim LeFebvre has received permission to include the slide show presentation here that he developed for the Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) while he was working at the Fort Myer ACAP Center.

    The following sites specialize in retirees and persons over 50.   Jim LeFebvre has included a brief description of the site and the URL.  Please remember that all officers who are members of MOAA are entitled to use The Officer Placement system sponsored by MOAA. If you use any of the sites listed below, please let him know if they were useful to you, as he is continually looking for ways to enhance job search tools for MOAA-NH clients.
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1.  Your Encore helps Fortune 500 firms find retired engineers and scientists to meet a surge requirement or a temporary need.  Website: www.yourencore.com

2.  Boomer Career.com focuses on Baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) search for job listings and post resumes on line.  Website: www.boomercareer.com

3. Retired Brains.com provides older workers with a resource to help them find volunteer opportunities, paid positions, educational assistance and general retirement information.  Website:  www.retiredbrains.com

4. Senior Job Bank is a site that focuses on age 50 and above job seekers.  The site allows you to search for jobs by category, industry or location.  Additionally users can post resumes and register for a job search agent.  Website:  http://www.seniorbank.org

5. Retirement Jobs.com has over 30,000 jobs nationwide from firms that are specifically searching for candidates over the age of 50.  Website: www.retirementjobs.com

6. Seniors 4 Hire is a nationwide online career center and job bank that has current openings with firms that are actively recruiting the 50+ population.  Targeted career resources and articles focused on older workers are also included.  Website:  www.seniors4hire.org

7. Retirement Jobs Online provides advice about online retirement jobs, and assists retirees evaluate the ways of using the Internet to find a new career.  Website: www.retirement-jobs-online.com

    Further subjects will be covered in future series of articles so be sure to check back periodically to see what's new!