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, Career Interest Inventory Results, 12 month budget 2

Purpose This course provides the tools for transitioning Service members to make an informed career decision based on best practices for job search and current industry hiring standards. This course is a required step to complete Career Readiness Standards for the Capstone event.

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Section 1: Manage Change Course Overview Section 2: Career Exploration & Validation Section 3: Job Search Plan Section 6: Skilled Interview Section 5: Federal Hiring & Resume Section 4: Build an Effective Resume Section 7: Interview Post Analysis ITP Employment Section Thank you for your Service!

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Section 1

TRANSITION PLANNING

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Section 1 Change Management Or change will manage you.

Develop your own customized change management plan.

Use your best resources and knowledge.

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Section 1 Identify Stressors

Cognitive Symptoms:

• • • • • • Memory problems Inability to concentrate Poor judgment Pessimistic approach or thoughts Anxious or racing thoughts Constant worrying

Physical Symptoms:

• Aches and pains • Diarrhea or constipation • Nausea, dizziness • Chest pain, rapid heartbeat • Loss of sex drive • Frequent colds 7

Section 1 Identify Stressors

Emotional Symptoms:

• Moodiness • • Irritability or short temper Agitation, inability to relax • Feeling overwhelmed • Sense of loneliness and isolation • Depression or general unhappiness

Behavioral Symptoms:

• Eating more or less • • Sleeping too much or too little Isolating oneself from others • Procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities • Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax • Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing) 8

Section 1 Homeless Veterans •

2011 Statistics

Annual veterans’ unemployment rate in 2011 was 8.3%.

– Young male veterans (those ages 18 to 24) who served during Gulf War Era II had an unemployment rate of 29.1 percent, higher than that of young male nonveterans (17.6 percent).

– Female veterans who served during Gulf War Era II had an unemployment rate of 12.4. Source: BLS 2011 Employment Situation of Veterans; www.VA.gov 9

Section 1 Homeless Veterans •

2011 Statistics

On a single night in January 2011, 67,495 homeless veterans spent the night on the streets of America.

• An estimated 144,842 veterans spent at least one night in an emergency shelter or transitional housing program in one recent year.

Source: BLS 2011 Employment Situation of Veterans; www.VA.gov 10

Section 1 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 1-in-5 of homeless veterans in need.

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Section 1 Prevention of Homelessness • Military service separation process – – – Participate in “Preseparation” counseling process Participate in Department of Labor Employment Workshop Know about your VA Benefits • • • Obtain a job and income Seek early assistance for mental health and substance abuse issues DOL/VETS Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) 12

Section 1 HVRP Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program Funded by U.S. DOL/VETS This program provides employment, training, and supportive services to assist in reintegrating homeless veterans into meaningful employment within the labor force.

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Section 1 Manage Stress What are some positive ways to manage stress?

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Section 1 Decision Making 5-Step Decision Making Process

Step 1

• Develop Awareness About the Issue

Step 2

• Define the Problem

Step 3

• Generate Options

Step 4

• Evaluate & Select Options

Step 5

• Implement Options & Evaluate Progress 15

Section 1 Identify Support System • • • • List people who: You know and trust Can help you to connect with others Are accessible to you on an ongoing basis Have varied talents and abilities who can provide assistance to you across a varied spectrum of needs 16

Garcias Nguyens Section 1 Identify Support System Josh Jeremy Softball Team Jones Family Oginga Hudsacks Nordquists Houghs Neighbors Mrs. Miller Pastor Roberts Church Mr. White Support Zane System Sgt. Li Military HS Employer Mr. Luigi High School Rocco Deena Friends Bucko 17

Section 1 Change Management Plan

Structures

Support System Life Goals

Stressors Skills

Budget

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Section 2

CAREER VALIDATION & EXPLORATION

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Section 2 Personal Assets

Assess and Evaluate:

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Skills

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CLAMS

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Values

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Preferences

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Essential Job Search Tools

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Target Employers

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Section 2 Business Concepts

Develop Understanding of Business Concepts

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Section 2 Professional Introduction 24

Section 3

JOB SEARCH PLAN

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SMART

Section 3 SMART Goals

GOAL Realistic Trackable

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Section 3

Career Goal

Next Level Entry Level Experience Skills Required Education Required

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Section 3

Monday

8-10 Review Job Postings 10-12 Target Resumes 12-1 Lunch 1-4 Complete online application, Calls 4-5 Plan for tomorrow

Tuesday

8-10 Research Companies 10-12 Practice Answering Questions 12-1 Lunch 1-4 Interview, Network event

Wednesday Thursday

8-10 8-10 Interview Review Job Postings 10-12 Play Golf (network) 10-12 Send Thank you, Analysis 12-1 Lunch 1-4 Send Thank you, Analyze Interview 12-1 Lunch 1-4 Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook 4-5 Plan for the week 4-5 Cook Dinner with Friends 4-5 Walk

Friday

8-10 Review past week 10-12 Review Skills, add more 12-1 Lunch 1-4 Target Resumes 4-5 Clean Office 28

Section 3

Methods Used by Job Seekers

27% Employer Directly 9% Answered Job Posting 11% Public Employment Agency 8% Non-specified other 27% Resume/Application 14% Friends/Relatives 4% Private Employment Agency 11% 4% 8% 14% 9% 27% 27% Average number of methods used: 2.03

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 29

Section 3

Employer Plan to Hire

83% Social Network & Referrals 10% Job Boards 7% Other 10% 7% 83% Source: Bureau Labor Statistics 30

Section 3 Job Search Plan Network

Online

Effort

Organize In Person Schedule

Focus

Target Employers Resume

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Section 3

Career Goal

Next Level Entry Level Experience Skills Required Education Required

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Section 4

EFFECTIVE RESUME

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Section 4 Effective Resume

Resume Screening Process

100 Scanned 20 Reviewed 5-10 Called

Interview

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Identify Career & Job Positions Section 4 Effective Resume Resume Type -Chronological -Functional -Combination -CV Customize Master Resume with Keywords 35

Section 4 Resume Lab

Choose:

– Style – Formatting

Draft:

– Sections – Content in sections – Focus on STAR accomplishment statements

Save Master Resume File:

If using computer lab, email file to yourself 36

Section 5

FEDERAL RESUME

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Section 5 Federal Jobs • • • • • Classifications Veterans’ Preference Selection Processes Find jobs Apply for jobs 38

Section 6

SKILLED INTERVIEW

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Section 6 Skilled Interview

Hiring Process First Contact Phone Interview Face-to Face Interview Tests Reference Checks Background Checks Offer & Negotiation

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Section 6 Skilled Interview

Interview Stages

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Mock Interview • • • Practice makes permanent Practice to make it skilled Take notes 42

Prepare for Interview • • • • Research Checklists Questions References 43

Dress for Interview 44

Follow-up

The art of thank you!

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Section 7

INTERVIEW POST ANALYSIS

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Update ITP • • • • Next steps SMART Goals Schedule Additional education, certification, skills 47

Course Summary • • • • • • • Manage Change Personal Assets Career Validation Resume Federal Job Search Skilled Interview Interview Post-analysis 48

Wrap-up • • • • Expectations Met Evaluations Comments What questions do you have?

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