veteran’s job search strategies. before you begin the job search: assessment will help you focus...
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Veteran’s Job Search Strategies
Before You Begin the Job Search:
Assessment will help you focus your job search:
•Learning their story •Patience•Skill preferences•Transferable military skills / Skill set•Work and Personal Values•Self-care strategies•Strengths•MOS/NAC/AFSC Coding
Learn Their Story.
Career Possibilities
• Government: City, County, State, Federal (Veteran’s Preference)
• Ask your veteran if they prefer working with veterans or civilians.
• Non-governmental Organizations
• Small and Medium Private Companies
• Start-up Companies
• Entrepreneurs
Job Search: Checklist
• Have a professional email & voice mail message
• Assemble a portfolio (optional)
• Practice interview skills
• Practice your 30-second commercial
• Consider transition experiences while still searching
• Assess and identify transferable skills from past experiences
• Professional e-mail address
• Internet trail
Professional Dress
“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
industryExample:“Hello, my name is Jeff. I have 8 years experience working with veterans in a college setting. I am excited to speak with you about career opportunities for veterans in the Sacramento area.”
Once You Have Identified Your Targets
• Identify professional associations
related to career opportunity
• Research the industry
• Research current challenges
• Research the company
• Research job description
• Identify competitors
• Ask yourself what you can bring to
their company
Effective Job Search Strategies
• Over 43 million professionals• Roughly 1 new sign-up per second• 150 industries• 5.1 million students• 37,000 college and university
alumni groups
Use Professional Networking Sites like LinkedIn
Effective Job Search Strategies
• www.indeed.com
• www.usajobs.gov
• www.careerbuilder.com
• www.military.com
• www.glassdoor.com
• www.linkedin.com
Effective Job Search Resources
Military.com•Go to the Military.com•Click: Veteran Jobs•Enter field information•Click: Search Jobs Now•You are ready to apply for jobs with an uploaded resume!
Ebenefits•Go to ebenefits.va.gov•Click: Employment Center•Enter keywords (location, military job title/code)•You will receive featured jobs related to military service skills
During and After Client’s Job Search
• Debrief your interviews with
an itemized list• Evaluate your strategies • Stay connected• Take time for yourself:
reenergize• Get feedback on resume and
interview techniques• Encourage a positive attitude• Create personal goals to keep
the veteran connected to the
resource station
Thank you
Monica [email protected] Counseling Program CoordinatorVeterans Success CenterCalifornia State University, Sacramento
Jacquie [email protected] Consultant
Next webinar is on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 12:00 noon.
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.