U.S. Department of Labor Employment Workshop Transition from Military to Civilian Workplace

1. U.S. Department of LaborEmployment WorkshopTransition from Military to Civilian Workplace

2. Welcome • Icebreaker • Logistics • Prerequisites • Preseparation Counseling • MOC Crosswalk • Personal Finance • Required items • VMET, Career Interest Inventory Results, 12-month budget

3. Purpose This course provides the tools for transitioning Service members to make an informed career decision based on best practices for job search and current industry hiring standards. This course is a required step to complete Career Readiness Standards for the Capstone event.

4. Course Overview

5. Section 1 Transition planning

6. Section 1 Change Management Or change will manage you. Develop your own customized change management plan. Use your best resources and knowledge.

7. Section 1 Identify Stressors Cognitive Symptoms: • Memory problems • Inability to concentrate • Poor judgment • Pessimistic approach or thoughts • Anxious or racing thoughts • Constant worrying Physical Symptoms: • Aches and pains • Diarrhea or constipation • Nausea, dizziness • Chest pain, rapid heartbeat • Loss of sex drive • Frequent colds

8. Section 1 Identify Stressors Emotional Symptoms: • Moodiness • Irritability or short temper • Agitation, inability to relax • Feeling overwhelmed • Sense of loneliness and isolation • Depression or general unhappiness Behavioral Symptoms: • Eating more or less • Sleeping too much or too little • Isolating oneself from others • Procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities • Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax • Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing)

9. Section 1Homeless Veterans Source: BLS 2011 Employment Situation of Veterans; www.VA.gov 2011 Statistics • Annual veterans’ unemployment rate in 2011 was 8.3%. • Young male veterans (those ages 18 to 24) who served during Gulf War Era II had an unemployment rate of 29.1 percent, higher than that of young male nonveterans (17.6 percent). • Female veterans who served during Gulf War Era II had an unemployment rate of 12.4.

10. Section 1Homeless Veterans Source: BLS 2011 Employment Situation of Veterans; www.VA.gov 2011 Statistics On a single night in January 2011, 67,495 homeless veterans spent the night on the streets of America. An estimated 144,842 veterans spent at least one night in an emergency shelter or transitional housing program in one recent year.

11. Section 1 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 1-in-5 of homeless veterans in need.

12. Section 1 Prevention of Homelessness • Military service separation process • Participate in “Preseparation” counseling process • Participate in Department of Labor Employment Workshop • Know about your VA Benefits • Obtain a job and income • Seek early assistance for mental health and substance abuse issues • DOL/VETS Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP)

13. Section 1 HVRP Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program Funded by U.S. DOL/VETS This program provides employment, training, and supportive services to assist in reintegrating homeless veterans into meaningful employment within the labor force.

14. Section 1 Manage Stress What are some positive ways to manage stress?

15. Section 1Decision Making 5-Step Decision Making Process

16. Section 1 Identify Support System List people who: You know and trust Can help you to connect with others Are accessible to you on an ongoing basis Have varied talents and abilities who can provide assistance to you across a varied spectrum of needs

17. Josh Jeremy Jones Section 1 Identify Support System Hudsacks Softball Team Nguyens Family Oginga Nordquists Garcias Neighbors Mr. Luigi Support System HS Employer Houghs High School Rocco Deena Friends Mr. White Mrs. Miller Church Sgt. Li Military Pastor Roberts Zane Bucko

18. Section 1 Change Management Plan Structures Support System Life Goals Stressors Budget Skills

19. Section 2 Career Validation & Exploration

20. Section 2Personal Assets Assess and Evaluate: • Skills • CLAMS • Values • Preferences

21. Essential Job Search Tools

22. Target Employers

23. Section 2Business Concepts Develop Understanding of Business Concepts

24. Section 2Professional Introduction

25. Section 3 Job Search Plan

26. Section 3 SMART Goals SMART GOAL Trackable Realistic

27. Section 3

28. Section 3

29. Section 3 Average number of methods used: 2.03 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

30. Section 3 Source: Bureau Labor Statistics

31. Section 3 Job Search Plan

32. Section 3

33. Section 4 Effective resume

34. Resume Screening Process Section 4Effective Resume

35. Section 4Effective Resume

36. Section 4Resume Lab Choose: • Style • Formatting Draft: • Sections • Content in sections • Focus on STAR accomplishment statements Save Master Resume File: If using computer lab, email file to yourself

37. Section 5 Federal Resume

38. Section 5 Federal Jobs Classifications Veterans’ Preference Selection Processes Find jobs Apply for jobs

39. Section 6 Skilled Interview

40. Section 6 Skilled Interview Hiring Process

41. Section 6Skilled Interview Interview Stages

42. Mock Interview Practice makes permanent Practice to make it skilled Take notes

43. Prepare for Interview Research Checklists Questions References

44. Dress for Interview

45. Follow-up The art of thank you!

46. Section 7 Interview Post Analysis

47. Update ITP Next steps SMART Goals Schedule Additional education, certification, skills

48. Course Summary Manage Change Personal Assets Career Validation Resume Federal Job Search Skilled Interview Interview Post-analysis

49. Wrap-up Expectations Met Evaluations Comments What questions do you have?