Military Spouse Employment Survey

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This survey is being conducted by an independent group of veterans and business professionals to better understand military spouse hiring practices.

Participation is completely anonymous and responses will be share with the military community, veterans and employers to improve hiring programs.

Please visit our website for additional information regarding this and similar research: www.military-transition.org

Thanks for your participation and please let us know any questions: survey@military-transition.org

This survey is being conducted among spouses of individuals currently serving or retired from the US military. Responses are anonymous, so please be candid:

1. Which of the following best describes your situation:

My spouse is currently on active duty

My spouse is retired

My spouse is a part-time guardsmen or reservist and not currently on active duty

I'm divorced, but my former spouse was in the military

I'm not married, but my significant other is in the military or retired

I'm currently on active duty in the military along with my spouse or significant other

Clear selection

From this point forward, spouses, former spouses and significant others of military members and veterans will be referenced as being a Military Spouse.

2. How would you describe your current employment?

I'm unemployed and not looking for work

I'm unemployed and actively looking for work

I'm underemployed (employed but not fully utilizing my education and experience)

I'm employed part-time and looking for full-time work

I'm employed part-time (by choice)

I'm employed full-time

I'm attending school

Other:

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3a. Would you say that being a Military Spouse makes FINDING employment that's consistent with your education and experience:

Much easier compared to non-Military Spouses

Somewhat easier compared to non-Military Spouses

Neither easier or more difficult

Somewhat more difficult compared to non-Military Spouses

Much more difficult compared to non-Military Spouses

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3b. (Optional) Please explain the previous answer about your experience FINDING employment that's consistent with your education and experience.

4a. Would you say that being a Military Spouse makes RETAINING employment that's consistent with your education and experience:

Much easier compared to non-Military Spouses

Somewhat easier compared to non-Military Spouses

Neither easier or more difficult

Somewhat more difficult compared to non-Military Spouses

Much more difficult compared to non-Military Spouses

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4b. (Optional) Please explain the previous answer about your experience RETAINING employment that's consistent with your education and experience.

5. Which of the following best describes your feelings about your current employment?

I'm very satisfied

I'm somewhat satisfied

I'm neither satisfied or unsatisfied

I'm somewhat unsatisfied

I'm very unsatisfied

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6. Thinking about your answer on the previous question, is there anything unique or important for us to understand about your current employment? (Examples: "I'm in the best position I've ever been in", or maybe "I'm not currently looking for work because I tried for a significant period and have become frustrated".)

7. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.

Agree

Neither Agree or Disagree

Disagree

I'm not sure

Employers prefer to hire Military Spouses

My employment is a consideration when thinking about an upcoming PCS

Our financial situation requires that I have a job

Being a Military Spouse that works outside the home makes a PCS more stressful

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8. Has being a Military Spouse impacted your compensation, pay or salary?

Yes, I think it's higher because I'm a Military Spouse

Yes, I think it's lower because I'm a Military Spouse

I'm not sure

I prefer not to answer

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9. Do you think that being a Military Spouse has an impact on the amount of time it takes to find employment?

Yes, I think it takes less time because I'm a Military Spouse

Yes, I think it takes more time because I'm a Military Spouse

I'm not sure

I prefer not to answer

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10. Do you think that being a Military Spouse effects the types of assignments, duties and task given in the workplace?

Yes, I think it leads to better assignments, duties and tasks

Yes, I think it leads to worse assignments, duties and tasks

I'm not sure

I prefer not to answer

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11. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements:

Agree

Neither Agree or Disagree

Disagree

I'm not sure

My spouse doesn't understand how difficult it is to find meaningful employment

Employers are reluctant to hire Military Spouses

My employment puts a strain on our marriage

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12. Based upon your own experiences, does the fact that an organization is "Military Oriented/Veteran Friendly" have an impact on how they treat Military Spouses?

Yes, these organizations help us find employment

It should mean these organizations help us find employment, but I'm really not sure

No, these organizations don't really help us find employment

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13. Please indicate the number of times, if any, that you've had to leave a position due to PCS or military retirement?

Never

Once

Twice

Three times

Four times

Five times

Six times

Seven times

Eight times

Nine times

Ten times

More than ten times

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14. In your opinion, what are the most effective ways for a Military Spouse to find employment at a new location?

Most effective

Effective

Not effective

I'm not sure

Attend job and/or career fairs

Search online

Talk with other Military Spouses

Ask previous employers for help

Contact Military Friendly employers in the area

Contact the base/post employment office

Contact local community groups

Contact Veteran organizations

Contact the local employment office

Contact a recruiter or placement firm

Local civilian newspapers

Base/post newspaper

Visit employers in the area

Call employers in the area

Have your spouse ask around at work

Most effective

Effective

Not effective

I'm not sure

Attend job and/or career fairs

Search online

Talk with other Military Spouses

Ask previous employers for help

Contact Military Friendly employers in the area

Contact the base/post employment office

Contact local community groups

Contact Veteran organizations

Contact the local employment office

Contact a recruiter or placement firm

Local civilian newspapers

Base/post newspaper

Visit employers in the area

Call employers in the area

Have your spouse ask around at work

Clear selection

15. What advice or lessons learned, if any, would you give to an individual that has recently become a Military Spouse?

16. If your spouse has already retired, was your employment a consideration in the timing of retirement or your post-military residency?

No, my employment had nothing to do with the decision for my spouse to retire

Yes, my employment was a consideration in the timing of retirement

Yes, my employment was a consideration in the location we selected following military service

Yes, my employment was a consideration in BOTH the timing and location of our post-military residency

I prefer not to answer

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17a. Have any of your employers treated you differently because you were a Military Spouse?

Yes, I was treated better than others

Yes, I was treated worse than others

No, I've never been treated differently

I prefer not to answer

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17b. (Optional) Please explain the previous answer about being treated differently because you were a Military Spouse?

18. Should a Military Spouse voluntarily tell a potential employer about their status, and if so, when should they disclose their spouse's military service?

Yes - this should be disclosed EARLY in the hiring process

Yes - this should be disclosed LATE in the hiring process

No - they shouldn't voluntarily disclose their spouse's military status and should only talk about this if asked.

It depends upon the individual

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19. Has your resume suffered because of your status as a Military Spouse?

Yes

I don't understand this question

I prefer not to answer

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So that we know you're not a robot, please type the word VET in the text box below.

Please tell us a little about yourself:

Are you male or female?

Male

Female

I prefer not to answer

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Please indicate your age group:

18 - 25 years old

26 - 32 years old

33 - 40 years old

41 - 50 years old

51 - 60 years old

Over 61 years old

I prefer not to answer

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Please select your spouse's branch of service:

Army

Navy

Marines

Air Force

Coast Guard

I prefer not to answer

Clear selection

Please select your education level:

High School or equivalent

Some college

Associates degree

Bachelor degree

Masters degree

Doctoral degree

I prefer not to answer

Clear selection

Please select your spouse's education level:

High School or equivalent

Some college

Associates degree

Bachelor degree

Masters degree

Doctoral degree

I prefer not to answer

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Please select your spouse's highest rank:

E1 - 4

E5 - 6

E7 - 9

W1 - 5

O1 -3

O4 -5

General / Flag Officer

I prefer not to answer

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Do you have dependents that currently reside with you?

Yes

No, I don't have dependents

No, I have dependents but they don't reside with us

I prefer not to answer

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Does your spouse have medical issues that are service related?

Yes, but it's not of major concern

Yes, my spouse has medical issues that are physical

Yes, my spouse has PTSD or a related condition

Yes, my spouse has both physical and PTSD or a related condition

I prefer not to answer

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Please indicate the geographic region where you live:

Pacific Northwest

West Coast

Southwest

Midwest

Atlantic Northeast

National Capital Region / Washington DC

East Coast

Southeast

Overseas

I prefer not to answer

Other:

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Which ethnic or racial group do you most identify?

African-American (non-Hispanic)

Asian or Pacific Islander

Latino or Hispanic

Native American or Aleutian

Caucasian (non-Hispanic)

Arab or Middle-Eastern

Multiracial

I prefer not to answer

Other:

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Please indicate your current 5-digit zip code: Example - 45040

Please tell us how you learned about the Military Spouse Employment Survey? Did you read about us (on-line, blog, social media), hear about us (podcast or radio) or were you asked by another organization to participate in the survey (examples: VETTED or NAVSO)?

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