Employment

The Daegu community is very small and employment opportunities are limited. Due to the status of forces agreement, many jobs are held by permanent local nationals. Military spouses and family members are given employment preference when applicable – as long as they meet the required education and experience prerequisites for these positions. Jobs are found both in the appropriated fund and nonappropriated fund market. Area IV contractors also offer the occasional employment opportunity.

To be prepared to start working, you should carry the following items with you to Korea:

• updated resume (hard copy and digitally available)
• School transcripts
• Marriage license
• Professional licenses or certifications
• Latest SF-50 (if applicable)
• Name, address and phone numbers of three references
• Volunteer career portfolio

The Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program’s goal is to provide information and services regarding employment and career assessments to military spouses, civilians, service members and family members. We offer a variety of services to include resume writing, mock interviews, career planning and classes on the federal hiring process. We also provide career counseling, a resource library and have computers available for your use. It is a good idea to maintain a positive attitude and consider building or maintaining skills through volunteer service while you search for employment.

Soldiers and civilians will in-process through their unit and attend Newcomers or Civilian Orientation. Family members are invited to attend Spouse Orientation. Spouses or family members who are currently federal employees should consult their servicing Civilian Personnel Advisory Center about their options for teleworking or leave without pay.

When transitioning out of Korea, a spouse can register for the Priority Placement Program or go on leave without pay during the move and then link up with the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center at their new duty station upon arrival.

Tuition Assistance may be available through the My Career Advancement Account Scholarship program, GoArmyEd and other scholarships. Visit the Education Center for assistance on getting started in using the Tuition Assistance Program.

MyCAA

For information on MyCAA and Military Spouse Education and Career Opportunities, visit Military OneSource.

Currently, there are no unemployment benefits while living in Korea.

Employment

The Daegu Area IV Civilian Personnel Advisory Center provides civilian personnel services to the following activities located in Area IV Camps: Henry, George, Walker, Carroll, Pier 8 Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Busan Storage Facility, China Naval Station and other U.S. employees stationed south of Daejeon, Korea. It is beneficial to job seekers coming to Korea to understand that it may take a while before you get employment; a good estimate is three to four months. For employment opportunities in Korea, visit USAJOBS, Civilian Human Resources Agency or Army Civilian Personnel Online.