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U.S. Department of Labor Employment Workshop Transition from Military to Civilian Workplace Welcome Icebreaker Logistics Prerequisites Preseparation Counseling MOC Crosswalk Personal Finance Required items VMET,
Transition from Military to Civilian Workplace
– Preseparation Counseling – MOC Crosswalk – Personal Finance
– VMET, Career Interest Inventory Results, 12-month budget
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Section 1: Transition Planning Section 2: Career Exploration & Validation Section 3: Job Search Plan Section 4: Build an Effective Resume Section 5: Federal Hiring & Resume Section 6: Skilled Interview Section 7: Interview Post- Analysis ITP Employment Section Thank you for your Service!
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– Young male veterans (those ages 18 to 24) who served during Gulf War Era II had an unemployment rate of 24.3%, higher than that of young male nonveterans (15.8%). – Female veterans who served during Gulf War Era II had an unemployment rate of 9.6%.
Source: BLS 2013 Employment Situation of Veterans; www.VA.gov
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Source: BLS 2013 Employment Situation of Veterans; www.VA.gov
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female veterans are four times more likely to be homeless as their non-veteran counterparts.
addictions acquired during or exacerbated by their military service.
away from their communities of origin.
homeless veterans in need.
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– Participate in “Preseparation” counseling process – Participate in Department of Labor Employment Workshop – Know about your VA Benefits
issues
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supportive services to assist in reintegrating homeless veterans into meaningful employment within the labor force.
homeless veterans to secure and keep jobs that will allow them to re-enter mainstream society as productive citizens.
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In your career catalog you will have copies of:
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Marketing Plan
– What skills, knowledge and experience do I have to offer?
– What will I use to show how I can benefit and bring added value to an employer?
– How much are my skills, knowledge, experience and added value worth in the marketplace?
– How can I use my Professional Introduction, resume, interview, appearance, etc. to establish, maintain, and sell my brand?
– What combination of location, environment, company, values, etc. would be best for me and an employer?
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Activity: Complete skills inventory
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Activity: Write an accomplishment statement using STAR
– Managed and maintained logistical resources in excess of $15 million over 43 geographically separate locations producing a savings of 28% annually. – Spearheaded one-of-a-kind action team to control outside costs; resulted in 17% cost reduction in radiology and 26% cost reduction in physical therapy in 1 year. – Developed a robust training curriculum; implemented, trained and evaluated training given to 200 personnel annually …(Complete this statement)
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www.bls.gov
www.careeronestop.org
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www.careeronestop.org
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The best way to get a job is to ask for job information, advice, and referrals; never ask for a job.
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Calling a company to obtain information can result in valuable insights. Just make sure that you’re prepared!
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Read Business Publications Watch Business News Join Professional Networking Orgs Attend Courses Mentor for Business & Profession Account- ability Partner Develop Understanding of Business Concepts
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Specific Measurable Adaptable Realistic Trackable
GOAL
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ACTIVITY: Draft a short and long-range goal
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8-10 8-10 8-10 8-10 8-10 Review Job Postings Research Companies Review Job Postings Interview Review past week 10-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 Target Resumes Practice Answering Questions Play Golf (network) Send Thank you, Analysis Review Skills, add more 12-1 12-1 12-1 12-1 12-1 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 Complete online application, Calls Interview, Network event Send Thank you, Analyze Interview Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook Target Resumes 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 Plan for tomorrow Plan for the week Cook Dinner with Friends Walk Clean Office
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Average number of methods used: 2.03
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Source: Bureau Labor Statistics
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Activity: Identify network contacts
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https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/jobs
meaningful career opportunities
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Online
In Person
Organize
Schedule
Target Employers Resume
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– Experience needed – Qualifications – Salary – Skills
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Pages 94-96
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Interview
5-10 Called 20 Reviewed 100 Scanned
Resume Screening Process
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Career & Job Positions
with
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you to your career interest
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– Professional Summary, Professional Overview, Executive Summary
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– Managed and maintained logistical resources in excess of $15 million over 43 geographically separate locations producing a savings of 28% annually. – Spearheaded one-of-a-kind action team to control outside costs; resulted in 17% cost reduction in radiology and 26% cost reduction in physical therapy in 1 year. – Developed a robust training curriculum; implemented, trained and evaluated training given to 200 personnel annually …(Complete this statement)
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– Style – Formatting
– Sections – Content in sections – Focus on STAR accomplishment statements
If using computer lab, email file to yourself
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Pages 137-140
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Pages 151-153
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VEC resume
your profile/resume on the VEC
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Veterans
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Making/Determining Positions above GS-15
approximately 75 federal agencies
– Leading Change, Leading People, Results Driven, Business Acumen, Building Coalitions × Veteran’s Preference does NOT apply
– Written test , evaluation of education and experience, or evaluation of attributes necessary for successful performance. – Job classifications, such as Wage Grade and General Schedule, determine experience and educational requirements and level of pay.
– Qualified, Well Qualified, Highest Qualified
Veteran’s preference DOES apply
exempt from Competitive Service hiring requirements
authorization
Veteran’s preference DOES apply unless stated
Activity: Example of a Category-Based Referral Selection
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Employer
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enforces laws requiring equal employment opportunity and affirmative action by federal contractors
(ADA)
recent years
etc.
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requires covered federal government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance specified categories of protected veterans, and prohibits discrimination against such veterans.
– disabled veterans, – recently separated veterans (within 3 years of discharge or release from active duty) – veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized – Armed Forces service medal veterans
– Affirmative action provisions require contractors to invite applicants to self- identify – Takes place during pre-offer and post-offer
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First Contact Phone Interview Face-to- Face Interview Tests Reference Checks Background Checks Offer & Negotiation
Hiring Process
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Building Rapport
History
the position
Employer Questions
based
method
Candidate Questions
Questions
Closing
job
Interview Stages
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Midpoint or Market Value Job Salary Range
$90K - $120K $100K
Beginner Range Experienced Range
$95K - $115K
Highly Qualified Range
$115K - $120K $90K - $95K
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Accounts
Too Early Too Late
Who are you? You might be a fit You’re in the running! You’re our candidate!
Offer Extended
Offer accepted!
FO&DBest time to negotiate
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https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tgpsp
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