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AmeriCorps Advantage: CaliforniaVolunteers Grantee Training Conference, July 2017
AmeriCorps Advantage:A Career Resource Guide for
Life After AmeriCorps
Andrea Weiss, Writer, Curator, Kari MacDonald, Project Lead
EditorCaliforniaVolunteers
www.weisscareer.com
Vision• The Inspiration: The cries from members and programs
• Some programs had established curriculum or subcontracted training to
others--some didn’t.
• Program Coordinators: They not only manage people and projects, but
have now been asked to be Career Counselors.
• The Solution: A Resource Guide
• Assist Grantees in delivering career development and job search support
as members prepare for life after service
• Side Benefit: Provide an additional benefit…an “Advantage”
• Partners who helped make it happen:
• CNCS
• AT&T
• AmeriCorps Alums
• Input from Programs: CCC, CalServes, City Year, Birth & Beyond, and
many others
The Vision Continues…Phase 2
• Financial Literacy Module
• Webinars and short videos
• New methods for access and delivery
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AmeriCorps Advantage: Career Resource Guide –
Chapters 1-4
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 3: Explore Options
• How to Use Guide: Timeline and Steps • Baker Tree of Options
• Career Self Reliance • Online Resources
• Career Development Process • Informational Interviews
• Career Fitness Test • Finding the Sweet Spot
• Career Zone Account
• Voice Mail and Email Chapter 4: Get Focused
• Decision Making Models
Chapter 2: Know Yourself • Goal Setting
• Values • Plan “B”
• Personality
• Interests
• Skills
• Passions
• Other Considerations
• 30-Second Introduction
• Before You Move On
AmeriCorps Advantage: Career Resource Guide –
Chapters 5-7
Chapter 5: Pursue Your Path – Chapter 6: Pursue Your Path – Other
Job Search Options
• Do NOT start here! • Further Education
• Preparing for Your Search: • Additional Term of Service
Resumes, Cover Letters, • Entrepreneurship
References, LinkedIn Profile
• Launching Your Search: Chapter 7: Experience & Evaluate
Networking, Job Boards, Career • Professionalism
Fairs, Staffing Agencies • Staying Connected to AmeriCorps
• Applying and Interviewing: • Career Fitness Post-Test
Customizing Documents,
Interviewing, Salary Negotiation
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The Guide offers facilitated AND self-led sections
Icons
Exercises
Gems
Notes
Before You Move On
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