Can military spouses help themselves tap into the job market? In Gear Career, a new nonprofit for military spouses pursuing professional careers, is already producing tangible results where other organizations falter.

Since U.S. job statistics indicate that up to 80 percent of positions are filled without being formally advertised, the military spouses at In Gear Career decided to adopt a spouse networking strategy.

If you've served in the armed forces for a while, it might be a challenge to determine what kind of career best suits you when you leave the military. Or maybe you're interested in shifting gears and taking on a civilian career that's different than the types of jobs you had in the military. In helping to narrow down your job search, a career assessment can be a valuable tool.