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A Guide to Recruiting and Hiring Military Spouses
The White House’s Joining Forces initiative, led by First Lady Jill Biden, supports military and veteran spouses, caregivers, and survivors, with a focus on military spouse economic opportunity, military child education, and health and well-being. To help achieve this mission, A Guide to Recruiting and Hiring Military Spouses was created to ensure Federal hiring managers are better equipped with available resources they can leverage to support the military-connected community best.
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Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
Knowing about these authorities and identifying eligible veterans can expedite the hiring process.
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The Government-wide Military-Connected Strategic Plan
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management and the Office of Management and Budget released this Strategic Plan to serve as a roadmap to assist Federal agencies with strengthening their ability to recruit, hire, develop, promote, and retain this skilled and diverse pool of talent.
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Special Hiring Authorities for Military Spouses and Family Members
Understanding these authorities allow agencies to appoint military spouses, sometimes without competition.