WORKSHOP ADMINISTRATION

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WORKSHOP ADMINISTRATION

• Breaks
• Meals
• Dress
• Participation
• Attendance

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COURSE OVERVIEW

• Personal Appraisal
• Career Exploration
• Strategies for an Effective Job Search
• Interviews
• Reviewing Job Offers
• Support and Assistance

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SECTION 1.1

• Objective
• Recognize the importance of developing a stress
  reduction plan

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WHAT IS STRESS?

• A mismatch between
• the demands in our lives,
• and the resources we have
• available to deal with
• those demands.

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STRESS AS A PART OF LIVING

• Is a normal part of our lives
• It may be positive or negative
• We cant avoid stress

Stress is any change that you must adjust
to...
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COPING WITH STRESS

• Develop and maintain a plan to manage the
  effects of stress
• Seek professional assistance if needed

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HOMELESSNESS AMONG VETERANS

• VA estimates that as many as 200,000 veterans are
  homeless on any given night.
• More than twice that many experience homelessness
  over the course of a year.
• US Department of Veterans Affairs - 2005

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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 one
  in 5 of homeless veterans in need.

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PREVENTION OF HOMELESSNESS AMONG VETERANS

• Military service separation process
• Participate in pre-separation counseling
  process
• Participate in Transition Assistance Program
  (TAP) Employment Workshop
• Know about your VA Benefits
• Obtain income
• Seek early assistance for mental health and
  substance abuse issues

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USDOL VETSHomeless Veterans Reintegration
Program

• This program provides employment, training, and
  supportive services to assist in reintegrating
  homeless veterans into meaningful employment
  within the labor force.

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USDOL VETS Veterans Workforce Investment
Program

• VWIP provides employment, training, and
  supportive services to assist in reintegrating
  eligible veterans into meaningful employment
  within the labor force.

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SECTIONS 1.2-1.4

• Objectives
• Gather the information and records you need in
  order to create a resume, fill out a job
  application, and prepare for a job interview
• Deal effectively with the strengths and
  challenges arising from military experience
• Identify your transferable skills that can be
  used in a variety of jobs

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TYPES OF RECORDS

• MILITARY SERVICE
• Separation Papers DD Form 214 (certified copy
  or copy 4)
• Training Record
• Honors and Awards
• DD FORM 2586 -
• Verification of Military
• Experience and Training
• Service Record
• Medical Record
• Benefits

• WORK EXPERIENCE
• Work History
• (job titles, employers, duties,
• accomplishments)
• Work Samples
• Honors and Citations
• Community Activities
• Salary History
• Licenses
• Certifications

PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION Birth Certificate
(copy) Proof of Citizenship Social Security
Card Passport (current)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING Transcripts
Diplomas/Certificates Honors Activities List
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MASTER APPLICATION

• Personal Information
• Education and Training
• Special Skills
• Military Service
• Work Experience
• Other Information

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VETERANS EMPLOYMENT

• STRENGTHS
• Leadership
• Discipline
• Training
• Accountability/Recordkeeping
• Teamwork
• Work with diverse groups
• Work under pressure

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VETERANS EMPLOYMENT

• STRENGTHS
• Plan Systematically
• Safety
• Follow Directions
• Drug Free
• Maturity
• Security Clearance

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VETERANS EMPLOYMENT

• CHALLENGES
• Communications
• Stereotypes
• Unrealistic Expectations
• Credentials

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SECTIONS 1.5-1.6

• Objectives
• Identify your work-related values
• Determine your personal preferences
• Explain why your work-related values and
  preferences are important in making job decisions

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SECTIONS 2.1-2.2

• Objectives
• Identify and research career possibilities
• Determine your financial needs as a way of
  estimating your salary requirements

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SECTIONS 3.1-3.2

• Objectives
• Set personal goals
• Get organized

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TYPES OF GOALS

• SHORT-RANGE
• INTERMEDIATE-RANGE
• LONG-RANGE

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EMPLOYMENT GOALS

• Employment goals need to be
• SMART
• Specific
• Measurable
• Adaptable
• Realistic
• Trackable

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SECTIONS 3.3-3.7

• Objectives
• Plan an effective job search
• Understand how to conduct company research
• Learn about job assistance resources
• Understand how to begin using the internet as
  part of the job search process
• Analyze job announcements and ads for critical
  information

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LOOKING FOR WORK
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NETWORKING
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JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE

• 1. Internet
• 2. State Workforce Agency (Employment Office)
• 3. Local Veterans Employment Representatives
  (LVER)
• 4. Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment

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JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE

• 5. Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training
  (BAT), U.S. Department of Labor
• 6. Private Employment Services
• 7. College/School Placement Agencies
• 8. Military and Professional Associations and
  Organizations

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JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE

• 9. Telephone Directory Yellow Pages,
  Industry Directory
• 10. Industrial and Craft Unions
• 11. Job Fairs
• 12. Transition Offices
• 13. Chambers of Commerce

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SECTIONS 3.8-3.9

• Objectives
• Understand how to complete application forms
• Understand how to find opportunities for Federal
  Civil Service Employment
• Understand how to initiate the Federal
  application process

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SECTIONS 3.10-3.11

• Objectives
• Understand how to write effective resumes
• Begin to translate military experience into job
  skills
• Understand how to write effective cover letters

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SPEAK THE SAME LANGUAGE

• One reason the Services have trouble operating
  jointly is that they dont speak the same
  language.
• For example, if you told Navy personnel to
  secure a building, they would turn off the
  lights and lock the doors.
• The Army would occupy so no one could enter.
• Marines would assault the building, capture it,
  and defend it with suppressive fire and close
  combat.
• The Air Force, on the other hand, would take out
  a year lease with an option to buy.

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LEADERSHIP ROLES

• TEAM LEADER This position is responsible for
  ensuring a given team is fulfilling its role and
  running smoothly. Team leaders are not
  responsible for doing all jobs that fall within a
  teams objectives but are responsible for making
  sure these jobs are done.
• SUPERVISOR This position is responsible for
  either direct supervision or assisting the
  manager in every day operations. Responsibilities
  include supervision of personnel, overseeing
  daily operations, assisting with financial and
  budgetary matters. Ability to interact with front
  line staff and customers, and the ability to
  review work progress.

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LEADERSHIP ROLES

• MANAGER This position is responsible for
  supervision of professional administrative and
  hourly employees. Individuals holding this
  position must have the ability to organize and
  negotiate.
• DIRECTOR This position is responsible for
  development and management of programs, divisions
  or areas. Most normal duties and responsibilities
  are handled independently. They often help
  establish procedures and policies. Responsible
  for decisions related to the development and
  execution of strategic plans affecting the
  organization.

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INAPPROPRIATE RESUME CONTENT

• Marital Status
• Children
• Spouse
• Age
• Race

• Religion
• Politics
• Height/Weight
• Health
• Salary

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SELL YOUR SKILLS

• Use Action Verbs Related to
• People
• Things
• Ideas

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SECTIONS 4.1-4.2

• Objectives
• Prepare for interviews
• Prepare to take employment tests as part of the
  interview process

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INTERVIEW STAGES

• 1. Introductory Stage
• 2. Employer Questions
• 3. Applicant Questions
• 4. Closing Stage

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SECTIONS 4.3-4.4

• Objectives
• Prepare a personal 30-second commercial
• Prepare for the interview

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INTERVIEW TIPS

• Be prepared
• Be punctual
• Look good
• Watch your body language
• Carry a portfolio
• Be enthusiastic
• Say thank you
• Smile

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SECTION 4.5

• Objectives
• Learn how to dress appropriately for a job
  interview

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REMEMBER!

• FIRST impressions are
• LASTING impressions.

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SECTIONS 4.6-4.7

• Objectives
• Sharpen listening skills
• Interpret body language

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SHARPEN LISTENING SKILLS

• Control distractions
• Use nonverbal signals
• Paraphrase
• Focus on key words
• Ask clarifying questions
• Take notes

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THE WAY WE COMMUNICATE
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SECTIONS 4.8-4.9

• Objectives
• Prepare to answer employer questions
• Prepare questions to ask of employers

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YOUR ANSWERS SHOULD

• 1. Be brief
• 2. Use examples
• 3. Show thought
• 4. Make connections
• 5. Tell how you work

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SECTIONS 4.10-4.11

• Objectives
• Evaluate interviews
• Write thank you letters as a follow-up to an
  interview
• Analyze a rejection subsequent to an interview

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WHY DIDNT YOU GET A JOB?

• SOMETIMES THE COMPANY
• Hires from within
• Hires a more experienced applicant
• Does not hire

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WHY DIDNT YOU GET A JOB?

• SOMETIMES YOU
• Are over-qualified
• Have a conflicting work style

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WHAT WENT WRONG?

• PERSONAL PRESENTATION
• Appearance
• Handshake
• Tone of voice
• Speech/grammar

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WHAT WENT WRONG?

• PERSONAL PRESENTATION
• Language
• Late or rushed
• Aggressive
• Lack of confidence,courtesy or enthusiasm

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WHAT WENT WRONG?

• PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• AND VALUES
• Lack of goals
• Focus on short term
• Cynical or defensive attitude
• Lack of interest in company or position
• Unpleasant attitude

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WHAT WENT WRONG?

• INTERVIEW SKILLS
• Poor eye contact or body language
• Focus on money
• Evasive answers
• Negative responses
• Lack of preparation

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SECTIONS 5.1-5.3

• Objectives
• Evaluate job offers
• Negotiate terms of employment
• Effectively communicate decisions to employers

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NEGOTIATING TIPS

• 1. Be serious about issues
• 2. Research issues to support position
• 3. Remember salary usually does not include
  benefits
• 4. Be prepared to negotiate

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BUSINESS LETTER FORMAT
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SECTIONS 6.1-6.5

• Objectives
• Understand available resources

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Helpful Contacts

• U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans Employment
  and Training Service www.dol.gov/vets
• Veteran Employment Representatives - DVOPs/LVERs
• Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP)
• Veterans Workforce Investment Program (VWIP)

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Helpful Contacts

• Department of Veterans Affairswww.va.gov/homeless
  
• Medical Center Homeless Coordinator
• Benefits Administration Regional Office Homeless
  Coordinator
• VET Center Staff
• State Office of Veterans Affairs www.nasdva.com
• National Coalition for Homeless
  Veteranswww.nchv.org 1-800-VET-HELP

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Starting Your Own Business

• Small Business Assistance for Veterans

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Small Business Administration and Partners

• Services and Programs Include
• SBA Loan Guaranties
• Microloans
• Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster
  http//www.sba.gov/disaster_recov/loaninfo/militar
  yreservist.html
• Venture Capital
• Surety Bond Guarantee Program

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Programs and Services cont.

• Score Counseling
• On-line Training Federal Contracting Assistance
• Advocacy
• Regulatory Fairness

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Information On-Line

• For Veterans and Service Connected Veterans
  www.sba.gov/vets
• For Self employed Reserve and National Guard
  Members www.sba.gov/reservists
• See handout for additional websites to specific
  programs