military skill transfer & interviewing skills. 71.2% of gulf war ii era veterans are working in...
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Military Skill Transfer & Interviewing Skills
71.2% of Gulf War II era veterans are working in a field unrelated to their military career.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
2013 Employment Situation of Veterans Summary Report
Allow room for decision-making
Veterans are:
HonorableHonorable
TrustedTrusted
LoyalLoyal
ExperiencedExperienced
LeadersLeaders
MindfulMindful
RespectfulRespectfulFlexibleFlexible
Team playersTeam players
VisionaryVisionaryResilientResilient
DD-214
Example of DD-214
Related Skills
• Diversity
• Communication Skills
• Leadership
• Management
• Working under pressure
• Military security clearance
• Attention to safety
• Advanced technology
• Following directions
• Team building
• Resiliency
• Critical Thinking
• Time management
• Organizing
• Conflict resolution
• Self-starting
• Quality control analysis
• Counseling
• Data entry
• Athletic training
• Computer knowledge
• Trouble shooting
• Bookkeeping
Job Description
“Bomb Disposal” to “Pharmaceutical Sales”• Leadership skills.
• “Briefing” surrounding convincing revising and improving processes.
• Negotiation abilities.
• Writing and communicating effectively.
• Experience in leading large programs.
• Supervising _____ personnel while managing _______ dollar budgets.
Creating an Inventory
• Think beyond specific military functions
• Identify core value and skills required
• Account for your personal expertise
• Recognize accomplishments
Motivational Interviewing
Chain of Command
HindranceHindrance
FrustrationsFrustrations
CompromisCompromiseses
Unfamiliar Unfamiliar TasksTasks
Lifestyle Lifestyle ChangesChanges
Path to Civilian Employment
Interviewing
Practice Interviewing
• Help the veteran to practice answering questions without “yes” or “no” answer
• Prepare success stories
• Research company & understand their values
• Show how you can make a change
• Be comfortable with silence
Elevator Pitch
• 30-second of skills, passions, and application to a company
• What makes you unique• “Branding” yourself• Volunteer opportunities• Tailor your pitch to the industry
Memorable First Impression
• Arrive 10-15 minutes early
• Bring professional portfolio, resume, pen, and writing paper
• Use a comfortably firm handshake
• Address office by Ms./Mr. Last Name
• Turn off cell phone
• Refresh skills and unique qualities
Questions & Answers?
Our Funding Source
This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of
the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.