PenFed Offering Members Access To Job Search, Career Transition Services
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—PenFed Credit Union reported it is providing its 1.4 million members with free access to PenFed Career Connect, an online job search and career transition service valued at hundreds of dollars per individual account.
Powered by HR technology provider CareerArc, PenFed Career Connect consists of tools and resources to assist PenFed members who are seeking employment opportunities. Accessible via web and mobile, PenFed Career Connect allows users to browse complete career assistance solutions anytime, anywhere, the credit union said.
“PenFed Career Connect is a groundbreaking approach to adding value for our members,” said PenFed President and CEO James Schenck. “This benefit is tangible and can have lasting, positive effects on the lives of our military and civilian members, who are now eligible for no-cost access to the same cutting-edge career development platform that Fortune 500 companies are offering their transitioning employees.”
PenFed said its members are the first to receive the benefits of CareerArc’s world-class technology from their financial services institution. The credit union said PenFed Career Connect is designed to deliver relevant job listings through whatever medium the user prefers—be it social media, email, or mobile—all while making the skills and tools needed to succeed in a modern job search readily available.
When PenFed members register for the complimentary career transition service, they will receive a number of key platform features, including:
- Social network integration to increase interviews and offers
- Targeted job matches delivered to email, mobile and social media
- Career resources such as resume development tools
- Self-assessments to hone skills, values, and career preferences
- Company research databases, workshops and guides