PREPARE TO IMPRESS

BY DENISE CAROTHERS, FAMILY & MWR ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS)

Looking for employment when arriving to a new installation can be frustrating for military spouses especially in a city as large as El Paso.

This is why the Department of Defense created the Employment Readiness Program (ERP). To help ease this frustration, the ERP at Army Community Service (ACS) offers several avenues to assist clients with their employment needs.

They offer one on one appointments to gather information and customize services to your needs. One of those services is civilian and federal résumé writing. This service will help teach you how to create and tailor your résumé to the job you are applying for.

Another service offered is interviewing techniques practice. A mock interview will be conducted with you, whether you are just practicing and want to become more comfortable with the process, or if you have a scheduled interview and you want to practice for a specific position. There are a multitude of classes offered, from résumé writing and interviewing to using social media for your job search and owning your own business.

During this time of social distancing, the ERP is still here to assist. We are able to conduct appointments via phone and email. The program is also using Facebook Live to post videos about employment related topics.

If you have any questions or need assistance, call and leave a message at 915-569-5838, messages are checked daily. You can also email us at erpftbliss@gmail.com or you can find us on Facebook, search Fort Bliss Employment Readiness Program.