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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 betweenthe demands in our lives, and the resources we haveavailable 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 – VETSHomeless 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 RECORDSMILITARY 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
WORK EXPERIENCE• Work History (job titles, employers, duties, accomplishments)
• Work Samples
• Honors and Citations
• Community Activities
• Salary History
• Licenses
• Certifications
PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION• Birth Certificate (copy)
• Proof of Citizenship
• Social Security Card
• Passport (current)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING• Transcripts
• Diplomas/Certificates
• Honors
• Activities ListT-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 pressureT-1.3-1
VETERAN’S EMPLOYMENT
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
VETERAN’S EMPLOYMENT
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 beSMART:
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 EmploymentRepresentatives (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
• Children
• Spouse
• Age
• Race
• Religion
• Politics
• Height/Weight
• Health
• 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
• SmileT-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 ATTRIBUTESAND VALUES:
• Lack of goals
• Focus on short term
• Cynical or defensive attitude
• Lack of interest in company or position
• Unpleasant attitudeT-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 Affairswww.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 Veteranswww.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/loaninfo/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
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