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Step 1
Decide in what area of defense would you like to work. There are endless opportunities in the field of defense. An individual can choose from many locales and positions. The United States Department of Defense offers hundreds of positions a year, as does the United States Border Patrol, United States Marshals and special organizations such as FBI, CIA and DEA.
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Step 2
Search the Internet, local colleges and university career banks, and newspaper classified adds for such jobs. By searching these employment services, you will have the opportunity to search a variety of topics, including defense jobs.
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Step 3
Post your resume on websites such as Career Builder, Monster, Defense Jobs and Go Defense (see Resources below). Employers search these sites when positions become available, and based on your specifications, you may be the candidate they are looking for.
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Step 4
Ask for help from people that have jobs similar to what you are looking for. It is always a good idea to enlist the help of your professional contacts when searching for a job.
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Step 5
Request that friends and family members keep their eyes and ears open for such positions that are hiring. If you extend your network of family and friends to help you look for a job, you have a much better chance of finding one.
