MIL-Estate Network is 100% Veteran or Military Spouse Realtors. We have over 160 agents nationwide so we can help you anywhere!

Military spouses are some of the most resourceful professionals out there—but balancing a career with frequent moves, child care gaps, and deployments is no easy feat. Here are strategies to keep your career on track while supporting your service member.

💻 Choose a Portable Career

Careers in education, tech, writing, real estate, virtual assistance, healthcare, and federal work often allow for job movement or remote flexibility. Certification-heavy careers can be harder to transfer—so start researching state requirements early.

🧠 Leverage Spouse Resources

Programs like MyCAA, Hiring Our Heroes, and the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) offer scholarships, job connections, and resume help tailored to military spouses.

🤝 Network With Intention

Join spouse groups, LinkedIn communities, and Facebook career groups for your industry. Ask your MIL-Estate agent if they know anyone in your field at your next duty station!

🛠️ Build a Mobile Brand

Create a website, LinkedIn profile, and digital portfolio that you can update and share no matter where you live. It adds credibility and helps employers see you as a pro, not “just” a military spouse.

💬 Advocate For Yourself

It’s okay to explain gaps in employment or frequent job changes. Employers increasingly understand military life—and your flexibility, problem-solving, and drive speak volumes.

At MIL-Estate, we see the brilliance and hustle of military spouses every day—because so many of our agents are spouses.

💡 What sets us apart is the ability to give your property exposure like no one else in town! And remember, we run a NATIONWIDE MIL-Estate Network full of Veteran and Military Spouse Realtors! Whether you're moving across the country or just down the street, MIL-Estate has your back. 🌟

We have over 160 agents across the country—head to our website to find one at your next duty station today.

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