veterans in energy training project 5 actions for career acceleration
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CCAC Veterans in Energy Training Project 2012 – 2013
5 Actions for Career Acceleration
CCAC Veterans in Energy Training Project 2012 – 2013
Veterans in Energy Training Project:
5 Actions for Career Acceleration
Driving Question:
How can CCAC Veterans begin
to differentiate themselves
within the energy sector?
CCAC Veterans in Energy Training Project 2012 – 2013
Source: http://www.careerplaybook.com/guide/networking.asp
Professional Networking is
Today’s “Career Anchor!”
CCAC Veterans in Energy Training Project 2012 – 2013
CCAC Veterans in Energy Training Project 2012 – 2013
Your Area of e-Xpertise with 3
Key Themes
One-Pager: To Market Yourself to
Key Decision-Makers
Blog: To Be Seen as an Expert by
Your Target Audience
Lunch & Learns: To Present Your e-
Xpertise to Key Decision-Makers
LinkedIn: To Build and Engage a Professional
Network
e-Xpertise & 3 Key Themes are Put
Into…
Integrated Career Approach to Significantly Differentiate
You in a Highly Competitive Marketplace!
In order to leverage opportunities in the energy sector, the CCAC Veteran
benefits from Career Tools and an Ongoing Career Engagement Approach.
Power Up Your Resume!
- Place a web-link for your
One-Pager, Blog and
LinkedIn Profile on your
Resume!
CCAC Veterans in Energy Training Project 2012 – 2013
If you had 1 hour to talk with key decision-makers at your
Dream Company for your Dream Job, what would be the major
topic of your presentation? ____________________________ Area of Your e-Xpertise
Theme 1
Theme 2
Theme 3
Your Area of e-Xpertise with 3
Key Themes
What would be your 3 Key Themes/Learning Points?
CCAC Veterans in Energy Training Project 2012 – 2013
Snapshot Example of a “One-Pager” with Area of e-
Xpertise and Themes.
Career Tip: Place your One-Pager on your LinkedIn Profile
and share with your professional network.
One-Pager: To Market Yourself to
Key Decision-Makers
CCAC Veterans in Energy Training Project 2012 – 2013
http://www.jarvisveterancareerstar.blogspot.com/?view=flipcard
The snapshot of a blog below was created for
free using www.blogger.com. An area of e-
Xpertise with several key themes is utilized.
Blog: To Be Seen as an Expert by
Your Target Audience
CCAC Veterans in Energy Training Project 2012 – 2013
Contact Target Companies
Share One-Pager, Resume and Blog for L&L Consideration
Secure L&L Face-to-Face and/or Virtual Opportunity (Podcast)
Coordinate and Finalize On-Site L&L Details
Conduct L&L and Follow-Up with Your Sponsor
What if you could present your area of e-Xpertise
with 3 key themes to decision-makers at your dream
company? Consider the “Lunch & Learn”…
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Lunch & Learns: To Present Your e-
Xpertise to Key Decision-Makers
A Powerful Career Differentiator: Develop
relationships with your professional
network and then ask them to do a “Lunch
& Learn”. The benefits will amaze you!
CCAC Veterans in Energy Training Project 2012 – 2013
Pre-Lunch & Learn On-Site Post-Lunch & Learn
Presentation – develop and finalize,
rehearse, prepare for questions, align
with target audience
Logistics – arrive at least 30 minutes
early to set up, bring copy of business
card, resume and jump drive for
presentation
Self-Debrief – after the L&L, back at
home, write down a list of strengths and
development opportunities you felt from
the L&L
Blog – update with current posts in key
areas you want to cover during your
L&L
Audience Interaction – make eye
contact, ask questions, engage
audience in the material and be
energetic with your approach
Audience Feedback – analyze your
“Self-Debrief” and the “L&L Evaluation”
to gain a more integrated and
comprehensive view of the L&L
Resume – ensure it have been
reviewed thoroughly and represents
you in a professional manner
L&L Evaluation – ask audience to
complete the confidential evaluation to
assist you with your growth and
development
Adapt & Overcome – incorporate the
targeted feedback from the L&L into
making improvement for future L&Ls,
your resume, blog and approach with
potential work opportunities
Target Company – study the business
enterprise in advance including mission,
values, products, services and people
(use Linkedin.com)
Sponsor Conversation – take time
after the L&L to thank the person who
allowed you to present and further
develop your social capital
Sponsor Follow-Up – send Thank-You
note and seek to connect with your
Sponsor on LinkedIn and arrange for
follow mentor-type of sessions where
you can continue to develop the
relationship which may lead to
additional win-win-win opportunities for
each of you
Sample Lunch
& Learn Punch
List
Lunch & Learns: To Present Your e-
Xpertise to Key Decision-Makers
CCAC Veterans in Energy Training Project 2012 – 2013
LinkedIn: To Build and Engage a Professional
Network
Source: http://gradireland.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/networking1.png?w=590
CCAC Veterans in Energy Training Project 2012 – 2013
Over 90% of Hiring Managers use www.linkedin.com.
You need to have an active and engaged LinkedIn
Profile to leverage your career opportunities.
LinkedIn: To Build and Engage a Professional
Network
Key Career
Accelerators in
LinkedIn:
1. Groups
2. Contacts
3. Companies
CCAC Veterans in Energy Training Project 2012 – 2013
Differentiated Personal Brand
Expanded Professional Network
Strengths, Interests and Passion Aligned to Career
Exposure to Target Career Market
Meaningful and Sustainable Career
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EXTREME
BENEFITS OF
THE 5 ACTIONS
FOR CAREER
ACCELERATION
CCAC Veterans in Energy Training Project 2012 – 2013
Thank-You Dana E. Jarvis, MSW, MPA
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Veteran Student Support Specialist
Community College of Allegheny County
808 Ridge Ave.
Byers Hall, Room #206
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412.237.2560
www.facebook.com/VeteransRock.com
www.jarvisveterancareerstar.blogspot.com
www.linkedin.com/in/danajarvis