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WORKSHOP ADMINISTRATION

• Breaks
• Meals
• Dress
• Participation
• Attendance

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COURSE OVERVIEW

• Personal Appraisal
• Career Exploration
• Strategies for an Effective Job Search
• Interviews
• Reviewing Job Offers
• Support and Assistance

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SECTION 1.1

• Objective
• Recognize the importance of developing a stress
  reduction plan

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WHAT IS STRESS?

• A mismatch between
• the demands in our lives,
• and the resources we have
• available to deal with
• those demands.

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STRESS AS A PART OF LIVING

• Is a normal part of our lives
• It may be positive or negative
• We cant avoid stress

Stress is any change that you must adjust to...
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COPING WITH STRESS

• Develop and maintain a plan to manage the effects
  of stress
• Seek professional assistance if needed

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SECTIONS 1.2-1.4

• 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

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TYPES OF RECORDS

• WORK EXPERIENCE
• Work History
• (job titles, employers, duties,
• accomplishments)
• Work Samples
• Honors and Citations
• Community Activities
• Salary History
• Licenses
• Certifications

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 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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MASTER APPLICATION

• Personal Information
• Education and Training
• Special Skills
• Military Service
• Work Experience
• Other Information

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VETERAN'S EMPLOYMENT

• STRENGTHS
• Leadership
• Discipline
• Training
• Accountability/Recordkeeping
• Teamwork
• Work with diverse groups
• Work under pressure

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VETERAN'S EMPLOYMENT

• STRENGTHS
• Plan Systematically
• Safety
• Follow Directions
• Drug Free
• Maturity
• Security Clearance

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VETERAN'S EMPLOYMENT

• CHALLENGES
• Communications
• Stereotypes
• Unrealistic Expectations
• Credentials

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SECTIONS 1.5-1.6

• 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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SECTIONS 2.1-2.2

• Objectives
• Identify and research career possibilities
• Determine your financial needs as a way of
  estimating your salary requirements

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TYPES OF GOALS

• Short-Range
• Intermediate-Range
• Long-Range

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EMPLOYMENT GOALS

• Employment goals need to be
• SMART
• pecific
• easurable
• daptable
• ealistic
• rackable

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SECTIONS 3.3-3.7

• 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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LOOKING FOR WORK
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NETWORKING
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JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE

• 1. Internet
• 2. State Workforce Agency (Employment Office)
• 3. Local Veterans Employment Representatives
  (LVER)
• 4. Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment

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JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE

• 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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JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE

• 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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SECTIONS 3.8-3.9

• 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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SECTIONS 3.10-3.11

• 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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SPEAK THE SAME LANGUAGE
One reason the Services have trouble operating
jointly is that they dont 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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LEADERSHIP ROLES
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
teams 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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LEADERSHIP ROLES
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.
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INAPPROPRIATE RESUME CONTENT

• Marital Status
• Children
• Spouse
• Age
• Race

• Religion
• Politics
• Height/Weight
• Health
• Salary

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SELL YOUR SKILLS

• Use Action Verbs Related to
• People
• Things
• Ideas

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SECTIONS 4.1-4.2

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

PREPARE
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INTERVIEW STAGES
Introductory Stage Employer Questions Applicant
Questions Closing Stage
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SECTIONS 4.3-4.4

• Objectives
• Prepare a personal 30-second commercial
• Prepare for the interview

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INTERVIEW TIPS

• Be prepared
• Be punctual
• Look good
• Watch your body language
• Carry a portfolio
• Be enthusiastic
• Say thank you
• Smile

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SECTION 4.5

• Objectives
• Learn how to dress appropriately for a job
  interview

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REMEMBER!
First

• impressions are

Lasting
impressions.
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SECTIONS 4.6-4.7

• Objectives
• Sharpen listening skills
• Interpret body language

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SHARPEN LISTENING SKILLS

• Control distractions
• Use nonverbal signals
• Paraphrase
• Focus on key words
• Ask clarifying questions
• Take notes

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THE WAY WE COMMUNICATE
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SECTIONS 4.8-4.9

• Objectives
• Prepare to answer employer questions
• Prepare questions to ask of employers

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YOUR ANSWERS SHOULD

• Be brief
• Use examples
• Show thought
• Make connections
• Tell how you work

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SECTIONS 4.10-4.11

• 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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WHY DIDNT YOU GET A JOB?

• SOMETIMES THE COMPANY
• Hires from within
• Hires a more experienced applicant
• Does not hire

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WHY DIDNT YOU GET A JOB?

• SOMETIMES YOU
• Are over-qualified
• Have a conflicting work style

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WHAT WENT WRONG?

• PERSONAL PRESENTATION
• Appearance
• Handshake
• Tone of voice
• Speech/grammar

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WHAT WENT WRONG?

• PERSONAL PRESENTATION
• Language
• Late or rushed
• Aggressive
• Lack of confidence, courtesy or enthusiasm

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WHAT WENT WRONG?

• PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• AND VALUES
• Lack of goals
• Focus on short term
• Cynical or defensive attitude
• Lack of interest in company or position
• Unpleasant attitude

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WHAT WENT WRONG?

• INTERVIEW SKILLS
• Poor eye contact or body language
• Focus on money
• Evasive answers
• Negative responses
• Lack of preparation

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SECTIONS 5.1-5.3

• Objectives
• Evaluate job offers
• Negotiate terms of employment
• Effectively communicate decisions to employers

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NEGOTIATING TIPS

• Be serious about issues
• Research issues to support position
• Remember salary usually does not include
  benefits
• Be prepared to negotiate

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BUSINESS LETTER FORMAT
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SECTIONS 6.1-6.5

• Objective
• Understand available resources

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