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Department of Defense Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Labor Department of Homeland
Security
WORKSHOP ADMINISTRATION
• Breaks
• Meals
• Dress
• Participation
• Attendance
T-I-2
COURSE OVERVIEW
• Personal Appraisal
• Career Exploration
• Strategies for an Effective
Job Search
• Interviews
• Reviewing Job Offers
• Support and Assistance
T-I-3
SECTION 1.1
Objective:
• Recognize the importance of
developing a stress reduction
plan
T-1.1-1
WHAT IS STRESS?
“A mismatch between
the demands in our lives,
and the resources we have
available to deal with
those demands.”
T-1.1-2
STRESS AS A PART OF LIVING
• 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...
T-1.1-3
COPING WITH STRESS
• Develop and maintain a
plan to manage the effects
of stress
• Seek professional assistance
if needed
T-1.1-4
HOMELESSNESS AMONG VETERANS
• VA estimates that as many as
200,000 veterans are homeless
on any given night.*
• More than twice that many
experience homelessness over
the course of a year.*
*US Department of Veterans Affairs - 2005
WHY ARE VETERANS HOMELESS?
• Male veterans are twice as likely to become
homeless, and female veterans are four times more
likely to be homeless as their non-veteran
counterparts.
• A large number live with post traumatic stress
disorders and addictions acquired during or
exacerbated by their military service.
• Lack of family and social networks due to lengthy
periods away from their communities of origin.
• Government money is limited and serves only one
in 5 of homeless veterans in need.
PREVENTION OF HOMELESSNESS
AMONG VETERANS
• Military service separation process
– Participate in “pre-separation”
counseling process
– Participate in Transition Assistance
Program (TAP) Employment Workshop
– Know about your VA Benefits
• Obtain income
• Seek early assistance for mental health
and substance abuse issues
USDOL – VETS
Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program
• This program provides
employment, training, and
supportive services to assist in
reintegrating homeless veterans
into meaningful employment within
the labor force.
USDOL – VETS
Veterans’ Workforce Investment Program
• VWIP provides employment,
training, and supportive services
to assist in reintegrating eligible
veterans into meaningful
employment within the labor force.
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
T-1.2-1
TYPES OF RECORDS
MILITARY SERVICE
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Separation Papers – DD Form 214
(certified copy or copy 4)
• Honors and Awards
• Work History
(job titles, employers, duties,
accomplishments)
• Work Samples
• DD FORM 2586 -
• Honors and Citations
• Training Record
Verification of Military
• Community Activities
Experience and Training
• Salary History
• Service Record
• Licenses
• Medical Record
• Certifications
• Benefits
PERSONAL
IDENTIFICATION
EDUCATION
AND TRAINING
• Birth Certificate (copy)
• Proof of Citizenship
• Social Security Card
• Passport (current)
• Transcripts
• Diplomas/Certificates
• Honors
• Activities List
T-1.2-2
MASTER APPLICATION
• Personal Information
• Education and Training
• Special Skills
• Military Service
• Work Experience
• Other Information
T-1.2-3
VETERAN’S EMPLOYMENT
STRENGTHS
• Leadership
• Discipline
• Training
• Accountability/Recordkeeping
• Teamwork
• Work with diverse groups
• Work under pressure
T-1.3-1
VETERAN’S EMPLOYMENT
STRENGTHS
• Plan Systematically
• Safety
• Follow Directions
• Drug Free
• Maturity
• Security Clearance
T-1.3-2
VETERAN’S EMPLOYMENT
CHALLENGES
• Communications
• Stereotypes
• Unrealistic Expectations
• Credentials
T-1.3-3
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
T-1.5-1
SECTIONS 2.1-2.2
Objectives:
• Identify and research career
possibilities
• Determine your financial needs
as a way of estimating your
salary requirements
T-2.1-1
SECTIONS 3.1-3.2
Objectives:
• Set personal goals
• Get organized
T-3.1-1
TYPES OF GOALS
• SHORT-RANGE
• INTERMEDIATE-RANGE
• LONG-RANGE
T-3.1-2
EMPLOYMENT GOALS
Employment goals need to be
SMART:
Specific
Measurable
Adaptable
Realistic
Trackable
T-3.1-3
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
T-3.3-1
LOOKING FOR WORK
T-3.4-1
NETWORKING
T-3.4-2
JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE
1. Internet
2. State Workforce Agency
(Employment Office)
3. Local Veteran’s Employment
Representatives (LVER)
4. Vocational Rehabilitation
and Employment
T-3.5-1
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
T-3.5-2
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
T-3.5-3
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
T-3.8-1
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
T-3.10-1
SPEAK THE SAME LANGUAGE
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.
T-3.10-2
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 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.
T-3.10-3
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.
T-3.10-4
INAPPROPRIATE RESUME CONTENT
• Marital Status
• Religion
• Children
• Politics
• Spouse
• Height/Weight
• Age
• Health
• Race
• Salary
T-3.10-5
SELL YOUR SKILLS
Use Action Verbs Related to:
• People
• Things
• Ideas
T-3. 10-6
SECTIONS 4.1-4.2
Objectives:
• Prepare for interviews
• Prepare to take employment
tests as part of the interview
process
T-4.1-1
INTERVIEW STAGES
1. Introductory Stage
2. Employer Questions
3. Applicant Questions
4. Closing Stage
T-4.1-2
SECTIONS 4.3-4.4
Objectives:
• Prepare a personal 30-second
commercial
• Prepare for the interview
T-4.3-1
INTERVIEW TIPS
• Be prepared
• Be punctual
• Look good
• Watch your body language
• Carry a portfolio
• Be enthusiastic
• Say thank you
• Smile
T-4.4-1
SECTION 4.5
Objectives:
• Learn how to dress
appropriately for a job interview
T-4.5-1
REMEMBER!
FIRST impressions are
LASTING impressions.
T-4.5-2
SECTIONS 4.6-4.7
Objectives:
• Sharpen listening skills
• Interpret body language
T-4.6-1
SHARPEN LISTENING SKILLS
• Control distractions
• Use nonverbal signals
• Paraphrase
• Focus on key words
• Ask clarifying questions
• Take notes
T-4.6.2
THE WAY WE COMMUNICATE
T-4.7-1
SECTIONS 4.8-4.9
Objectives:
• Prepare to answer employer
questions
• Prepare questions to ask of
employers
T-4.8-1
YOUR ANSWERS SHOULD:
1. Be brief
2. Use examples
3. Show thought
4. Make connections
5. Tell how you work
T-4.8-2
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
T-4.10-1
WHY DIDN’T YOU GET A JOB?
SOMETIMES THE COMPANY:
• Hires from within
• Hires a more experienced
applicant
• Does not hire
T-4.11-1
WHY DIDN’T YOU GET A JOB?
SOMETIMES YOU:
• Are over-qualified
• Have a conflicting work style
T-4.11-2
WHAT WENT WRONG?
PERSONAL PRESENTATION:
• Appearance
• Handshake
• Tone of voice
• Speech/grammar
T-4.11-3
WHAT WENT WRONG?
PERSONAL PRESENTATION:
• Language
• Late or rushed
• Aggressive
• Lack of confidence,
courtesy or enthusiasm
T-4.11-4
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
T-4.11-5
WHAT WENT WRONG?
INTERVIEW SKILLS:
• Poor eye contact
or body language
• Focus on money
• Evasive answers
• Negative responses
• Lack of preparation
T-4.11-6
SECTIONS 5.1-5.3
Objectives:
• Evaluate job offers
• Negotiate terms of employment
• Effectively communicate
decisions to employers
T-5.1-1
NEGOTIATING TIPS
1. Be serious about issues
2. Research issues to support
position
3. Remember: salary usually
does not include benefits
4. Be prepared to negotiate
T-5.2-1
BUSINESS LETTER FORMAT
T-5.3-1
SECTIONS 6.1-6.5
Objectives:
• Understand available resources
T-6.1-1
Helpful Contacts
• U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’
Employment and Training Service
www.dol.gov/vets
 Veteran Employment Representatives DVOPs/LVERs
 Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program
(HVRP)
 Veterans’ Workforce Investment Program
(VWIP)
T-6.2
Helpful Contacts
• Department of Veterans Affairs
www.va.gov/homeless
 Medical Center Homeless Coordinator
 Benefits Administration Regional Office
Homeless Coordinator
 VET Center Staff
• State Office of Veterans Affairs
www.nasdva.com
• National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
www.nchv.org 1-800-VET-HELP
Starting Your Own Business
• Small Business Assistance for
Veterans
Small Business Administration
and Partners
Services and Programs Include:
• SBA Loan Guaranties
• Microloans
• Military Reservist Economic Injury
Disaster
http://www.sba.gov/disaster_recov/lo
aninfo/militaryreservist.html
• Venture Capital
• Surety Bond Guarantee Program
Programs and Services cont.
• Score Counseling
• On-line Training Federal
Contracting Assistance
• Advocacy
• Regulatory Fairness
Information On-Line
• For Veterans and Service Connected
Veterans www.sba.gov/vets
• For Self employed Reserve and
National Guard Members
www.sba.gov/reservists
• See handout for additional websites
to specific programs