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• Breaks
• Meals
• Dress
• Participation
• Attendance
T-I-2
Personal Appraisal
Career Exploration
Strategies for an Effective Job Search
Interviews
Reviewing Job Offers
Support and Assistance
T-I-3
Objective:
• Recognize the importance of
developing a stress reduction plan
T-1.1-1
“A mismatch between
the demands in our lives,
and the resources we have
available to deal with
those demands.”
T-1.1-2
 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
 Develop and maintain a plan to
manage the effects of stress
 Seek professional assistance
if needed
T-1.1-4
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
MILITARY SERVICE
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Separation Papers – DD Form
• Work History
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
(job titles, employers, duties,
accomplishments)
• Work Samples
• Honors and Citations
• Community Activities
• Salary History
• Licenses
• Certifications
PERSONAL
IDENTIFICATION
EDUCATION
AND TRAINING
• Birth Certificate (copy)
• Transcripts
• Proof of Citizenship
• Social Security Card
• Passport (current)
• Diplomas/Certificates
• Honors
• Activities List
T-1.2-2
Personal Information
Education and Training
Special Skills
Military Service
Work Experience
Other Information
T-1.2-3
STRENGTHS:
Leadership
Discipline
Training
Accountability/Recordkeeping
Teamwork
Work with diverse groups
Work under pressure
T-1.3-1
STRENGTHS:
Plan Systematically
Safety
Follow Directions
Drug Free
Maturity
Security Clearance
T-1.3-2
CHALLENGES:
Communications
Stereotypes
Unrealistic Expectations
Credentials
T-1.3-3
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
Objectives:
•Identify and research career
possibilities
•Determine your financial needs
as a way of estimating your
salary requirements
T-2.1-1
Short-Range
Intermediate-Range
Long-Range
T-3.1-2
Employment goals need to be
SMART:
pecific
easurable
daptable
ealistic
rackable
T-3.1-3
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
T-3.4-1
T-3.4-2
1. Internet
2. State Workforce Agency
(Employment Office)
3. Local Veteran’s Employment
Representatives (LVER)
4. Vocational Rehabilitation
and Employment
T-3.5-1
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Marital Status
Religion
Children
Politics
Spouse
Height/Weight
Age
Health
Race
Salary
T-3.10-5
Use Action Verbs Related to:
People
Things
Ideas
T-3. 10-6
Objectives:
•Prepare for interviews
PREPARE
•Prepare to take employment tests
as part of the interview process
T-4.1-1
Introductory Stage
Employer Questions
Applicant Questions
Closing Stage
T-4.1-2
Objectives:
•Prepare a personal 30-second
commercial
•Prepare for the interview
T-4.3-1
Be prepared
Be punctual
Look good
Watch your body language
Carry a portfolio
Be enthusiastic
Say thank you
Smile
T-4.4-1
Objectives:
•Learn how to dress
appropriately for a job interview
T-4.5-1
impressions are
impressions.
T-4.5-2
Objectives:
•Sharpen listening skills
•Interpret body language
T-4.6-1
Control distractions
Use nonverbal signals
Paraphrase
Focus on key words
Ask clarifying questions
Take notes
T-4.6.2
T-4.7-1
Objectives:
•Prepare to answer employer
questions
•Prepare questions to ask of
employers
T-4.8-1
Be brief
Use examples
Show thought
Make connections
Tell how you work
T-4.8-2
Objectives:
• Evaluate interviews
• Write thank you letters as a followup to an interview
• Analyze a rejection subsequent to an
interview
T-4.10-1
SOMETIMES THE COMPANY:
 Hires from within
 Hires a more experienced applicant
 Does not hire
T-4.11-1
SOMETIMES YOU:
 Are over-qualified
 Have a conflicting work style
T-4.11-2
PERSONAL PRESENTATION:
Appearance
Handshake
Tone of voice
Speech/grammar
T-4.11-3
PERSONAL PRESENTATION:
Language
Late or rushed
Aggressive
Lack of confidence, courtesy or
enthusiasm
T-4.11-4
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
INTERVIEW SKILLS:
Poor eye contact or body
language
Focus on money
Evasive answers
Negative responses
Lack of preparation
T-4.11-6
Objectives:
• Evaluate job offers
• Negotiate terms of employment
• Effectively communicate decisions
to employers
T-5.1-1
Be serious about issues
Research issues to support
position
Remember salary usually
does not include benefits
Be prepared to negotiate
T-5.2-1
T-5.3-1
Objective:
• Understand available resources
T-6.1-1