• BreaksBreaks• MealsMeals• DressDress• ParticipationParticipation• AttendanceAttendance

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Personal Appraisal

Career Exploration

Strategies for an Effective Job Search

Interviews

Reviewing Job Offers

Support and Assistance

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Objective:• Recognize the importance of

developing a stress reduction plan

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“A mismatch betweenthe demands in our lives, and the resources we have

available to deal with those demands.”

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Is a normal part of our lives It may be positive or negative We can’t avoid stress

Stress is any change that you must adjust to...

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Develop and maintain a plan to manage the effects of stress

Seek professional assistance if needed

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Objectives:•Gather the information and records you need in order to create a resume, fill out a job application, and prepare for a job interview

•Deal effectively with the strengths and challenges arising from military experience

•Identify your transferable skills that can be used in a variety of jobs

WORK EXPERIENCE• Work History (job titles, employers,

duties, accomplishments)• Work Samples• Honors and Citations• Community Activities• Salary History• Licenses• Certifications

PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION• Birth Certificate (copy)• Proof of Citizenship• Social Security Card• Passport (current)

EDUCATION AND TRAINING• Transcripts• Diplomas/Certificates• Honors• Activities List

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MILITARY SERVICE• Separation Papers – DD

Form 214 (certified copy or copy 4)• Training Record• Honors and Awards• DD Form 2586 –

Verification of Military Experience and

Training• Service Record• Medical Record• Benefits

Personal Information

Education and Training

Special Skills

Military Service

Work Experience

Other Information

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STRENGTHS:LeadershipDisciplineTrainingAccountability/RecordkeepingTeamworkWork with diverse groupsWork under pressure

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STRENGTHS: Plan SystematicallySafetyFollow DirectionsDrug FreeMaturitySecurity Clearance

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CHALLENGES: CommunicationsStereotypesUnrealistic ExpectationsCredentials

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Objectives:• Identify your work-related values

• Determine your personal preferences

• Explain why your work-related values and preferences are important in making job decisions

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Objectives:• Identify and research

career possibilities

• Determine your financial needs as a way of estimating your salary requirements

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Short-RangeIntermediate-RangeLong-Range

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Employment goals need to be

SMART:pecificeasurabledaptableealisticrackable

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Objectives:• Plan an effective job search• Understand how to conduct

company research• Learn about job assistance

resources• Understand how to begin using

the internet as part of the job search process

• Analyze job announcements and ads for critical information

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1. Internet

2. State Workforce Agency (Employment Office)

3. Local Veteran’s EmploymentRepresentatives (LVER)

4. Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment

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5. Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training (BAT), U.S. Department of Labor

6. Private Employment Services

7. College/School Placement Agencies

8. Military and Professional Associations and Organizations

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9. Telephone Directory Yellow Pages, Industry Directory

10. Industrial and Craft Unions

11. Job Fairs

12. Transition Offices

13. Chambers of Commerce

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Objectives: • Understand how to complete

application forms

• Understand how to find opportunities for Federal Civil Service Employment

• Understand how to initiate the Federal application process

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Objectives:• Understand how to write

effective resumes

• Begin to translate military experience into job skills

• Understand how to write effective cover letters

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One reason the Services have trouble operating jointly is that they don’t speak the same language.

For example, if you told Navy personnel to “secure a building,” they would turn off the lights and lock the doors.

The Army would occupy so no one could enter.

Marines would assault the building, capture it, and defend it with suppressive fire and close combat.

The Air Force, on the other hand, would take out a year lease with an option to buy.

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TEAM LEADER: This position is responsible for ensuring a given team is fulfilling its role and running smoothly. Team leaders are not responsible for doing all jobs that fall within a team’s objectives but are responsible for making sure these jobs are done.SUPERVISOR: This position is responsible for either direct supervision or assisting the manager in every day operations. Responsibilities include: supervision of personnel, overseeing daily operations, assisting with financial and budgetary matters. Ability to interact with front line staff and customers, and the ability to review work progress.

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MANAGER: This position is responsible for supervision of professional administrative and hourly employees. Individuals holding this position must have the ability to organize and negotiate.

DIRECTOR: This position is responsible for development and management of programs, divisions or areas. Most normal duties and responsibilities are handled independently. They often help establish procedures and policies. Responsible for decisions related to the development and execution of strategic plans affecting the organization.

Marital Status

Children

Spouse

Age

Race

Religion

Politics

Height/Weight

Health

Salary

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Use Action Verbs Related to:

People Things Ideas

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Objectives: • Prepare for interviews

• Prepare to take employment tests as part of the interview process

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PREPARE

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Introductory Stage

Employer Questions

Applicant Questions

Closing Stage

Objectives:• Prepare a personal 30-Prepare a personal 30-

second commercialsecond commercial

• Prepare for the interviewPrepare for the interview

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Be preparedBe punctualLook goodWatch your body languageCarry a portfolioBe enthusiasticSay thank youSmile

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Objectives:• Learn how to dress

appropriately for a job interview

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impressions are

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impressions.

Objectives:• Sharpen listening skills

• Interpret body language

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Control distractionsUse nonverbal signalsParaphraseFocus on key wordsAsk clarifying questionsTake notes

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Objectives:• Prepare to answer

employer questions

• Prepare questions to ask of employers

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Be brief

Use examples

Show thought

Make connections

Tell how you work

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Objectives:• Evaluate interviews

• Write thank you letters as a follow-up to an interview

• Analyze a rejection subsequent to an interview

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SOMETIMES THE COMPANY:

Hires from within

Hires a more experienced applicant

Does not hire

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SOMETIMES YOU: Are over-qualified Have a conflicting work

style

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PERSONAL PRESENTATION:

Appearance

Handshake

Tone of voice

Speech/grammar

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PERSONAL PRESENTATION:

Language

Late or rushed

AggressiveLack of confidence, courtesy

or enthusiasm

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PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESAND VALUES:Lack of goalsFocus on short termCynical or defensive attitudeLack of interest in company

or positionUnpleasant attitude

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INTERVIEW SKILLS:Poor eye contact or

body language

Focus on money

Evasive answers

Negative responses

Lack of preparation

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Objectives:• Evaluate job offers

• Negotiate terms of employment

• Effectively communicate decisions to employers

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Be serious about issuesResearch issues to

support positionRemember salary usually

does not include benefits

Be prepared to negotiate

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Objective:

• Understand available resources

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