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Son left the Coast Guard as First Class Petty Officer. How is the best way for him to find a job?

He spent most of his adult life in the Coast Guard. 8 years. Other than driving and teaching men and women to drive 47 foot boats doing search and rescue he has some office experience along with purchasing supplies, health and safety and supervising. He has sent out many resumes via the internet. He has only a few college hours. His location is Houston Texas.

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1. I got out of the Navy as a PO1 after six years and went to college. That is my advice to your son. Finish college first. The combination of his Coast Guard experience and a degree would be very impressive to any prospective employer.
2. join a union,and vote democrat
3. USAJOBS - he can probably get a pretty decent job with his experience. Cast a wide net... he has been an instructor, office admin, supply.... there are lots of jobs and his military time counts towards retirement and vacation. Good Luck!
4. Don't use the Internet. Okay, let me take that back. Don't use the Internet as your sole way to find a job. According to "What Color is your Parachute" 2% of job seekers found a job solely using the net. Call placement agencies (starting at temp). If he is qualified at Health and Safety, some companies are looking for these positions (safety officer), especially in the wake of 9/11. I see he also has experience in procurement. I'm surprised there wouldn't be some kind of network of former Coast Guard servicepeople in a town as big as Houston. Start with placement agencies in town. I'm thinking Aerotek places clerical and other professional positions.
5. A college degree would be a big help. Your son should visit the VA benefits counselor at a local college. He may be eligible for college credits based upon experience or schools he attended while in the service. The counselor should also be able to explain how his GI bill benefits work. If there is a job field he is interested in, he should seek out successful people in that field and request an "informational interview." This is not a job interview -- it is an opportunity to get good advice and even mentoring to help him reach his goals.