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Veteran ’ s Job Search Strategies

Learn effective strategies for a successful job search as a veteran, including assessments, networking, and exploring career possibilities in government, NGOs, private companies, and startups. Develop a professional image, tailor your elevator pitch, and utilize online resources like LinkedIn, Indeed, and Military.com. Stay connected, evaluate strategies, and take care of yourself throughout the job search process.

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Veteran ’ s Job Search Strategies

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  1. Veteran’s Job Search Strategies

  2. 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

  3. Learn Their Story.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Professional Dress

  7. “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 • Example: • “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.”

  8. 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

  9. Effective Job Search Strategies • Use Professional Networking Sites like LinkedIn • Over 43 million professionals • Roughly 1 new sign-up per second • 150 industries • 5.1 million students • 37,000 college and university alumni groups

  10. Effective Job Search Strategies • www.indeed.com • www.usajobs.gov • www.careerbuilder.com • www.military.com • www.glassdoor.com • www.linkedin.com

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. Thank you Monica Daniel md2867@csus.edu Career Counseling Program Coordinator Veterans Success Center California State University, Sacramento Jacquie Brinkley jacquiebrinkley@infopeople.org Infopeople Consultant Next webinar is on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 12:00 noon.

  14. 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.

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