WELCOME TO THE

TRANSITIONASSISTANCE

PROGRAM

TRANSITIONASSISTANCE

PROGRAM

DOD, Dept. of Veteran Affairs, Dept. of Labor, State Employment Security

Offices

• BreaksBreaks• MealsMeals• DressDress• ParticipationParticipation• AttendanceAttendance

T-I-2

T-I-2a

Did you know? Even when unemployment is high, it is estimated that at least one million job openings exist nationally at any given time.

Richard Bolles “What Color is Your Parachute?”

Did you Sign in?• Sheet on back table

• Proper Code by your Name?

• Is Your Entry Legible?

T-I-2b

DOL/State of ALDOL/State of AL DOD/MaxwellDOD/Maxwell

Bill Richards John HarrisBill Richards John Harris

Jerry BuppJerry Bupp

Veteran Affairs Veteran Affairs Mike Vaughn Mike Vaughn

Eve Welch Eve Welch Kimberly CooperKimberly Cooper

T-I-2c

Personal Appraisal

Career Exploration

Strategies for an Effective Job Search

Interviews

Reviewing Job Offers

Support and Assistance

T-I-3

Objective:• Recognize the importance of

developing a stress reduction plan

T-1.1-1

T-1.1-1a

“A mismatch betweenthe demands in our lives, and the resources we have

available to deal with those demands.”

T-1.1-2

Is a normal part of our lives It may be positive or negative We can’t avoid stress

Stress is any change that you must adjust to...

T-1.1-3

Develop and maintain a plan to manage the effects of stress

Seek professional assistance if needed

T-1.1-4

T-1.2-1

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

T-1.2-1a

MILITARY SERVICE

• Separation Papers – DD Form 214 (Copy 4), DD Form 295 - LES• Training Record• Honors and Awards• DD Form 2586 – Verification of Military Experience and Training• Service Record • Security Clearance • Medical Record• Benefits

T-1.2-2(see p. 5)

PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION

• Birth Certificate

• Proof of Citizenship

• Social Security Card

• Passport (current)

• Photo ID

T-1.2-2a(see p. 5)

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Work History (job titles, dates, duties, accomplishments, employers)• Work Samples• Honors and Citations• Community Activities• Salary History

T-1.2-2b(see p. 5)

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Transcripts

• Diplomas/Certificates

• Honors

• Activities List

• Licenses

• Certifications

T-1.2-2c(see p. 5)

Screen You Out

Examples

• Mercedes

• Home Depot

• Hyundai

T-1.2-3(see p. 7)

Personal Information

Education and Training

Special Skills

Military Service

Work Experience

Other Information

T-1.2-3a(see p. 7)

Did you know?

87% of all applications received by employers are not filled out correctly; and they are generally filed in a wastebasket.

Debbie Featherston

Jist Works

T-1.2-3b

“DO”

Be Prepared

Read & Follow Directions

Be Neat and Legible

Answer ALL Questions / Use “N/A”

Be Honest

Line Through Mistakes

Use Proper Grammar & Spelling

T-1.2-3c

“DON’T”

Say “See Resume”

Use The Words “Retired” or “Fired”

Exceed Allotted Space

Position Desired: Never Say “Any”

Guess At Salary:

do research for a range

say “open” or “negotiable”

T-1.2-3d

STRENGTHS:LeadershipDisciplineTrainingAccountability/RecordkeepingTeamworkWork with diverse groupsWork under pressure

T-1.3-1

STRENGTHS: Plan SystematicallySafetyFollow DirectionsDrug FreeMaturitySecurity Clearance

T-1.3-2

STRENGTHS:

Initiative Problem Solving Minimum Need For

Supervision

T-1.3-2a

CHALLENGES:

CommunicationsStereotypesUnrealistic ExpectationsCredentials

T-1.3-3

OBJECTIVE:

Identify Your Transferable Skills

Learn How to Describe in Civilian Terms

T-1.3-3a

All Are Transferable Write Them Down TAP Manual pg. 18 - Exercise

T-1.3-3b

T-1.3-3c

Did you know? “Forty-two percent of all job openings remain unfilled because an employer cannot find a qualified applicant.”

Richard Bolles

“What Color is Your Parachute?”

Objectives:• Identify your work-related values

• Determine your personal preferences

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

T-1.5-1(see p. 23)

T-1.5-1a

Did you know?

Half of Half of allall present jobs present jobs will not exist in 10 to 15 will not exist in 10 to 15 years.years.

T-1.5-1b

Did you know?The 10 largest corporations in the United States employ less than 2% of the total population.

Did you know?The average length The average length of time a person is of time a person is idle between jobs in idle between jobs in America is 17 weeks. America is 17 weeks. The trained job The trained job seeker is successful seeker is successful in in

weeks.weeks.T-1.5-1c

Objectives:• Identify and research

career possibilities

• Determine your financial needs as a way of estimating your salary requirements

T-2.1-1

T-2.1-1a

Work Preference Financial Needs Transferable Skills

Satisfaction

By Matching:

You Get

T-2.1-1b

T-2.1-

1c

Research the companyResearch the company

Smile on the phoneSmile on the phone

Have a scriptHave a script

PersistPersist

Keep RecordsKeep Records

Nervous? Nervous? Awkward?Awkward?

T-2.1-

1d

Months Without Income? Months Without Income?

• Part Time WorkPart Time Work

• Spouse IncomeSpouse Income

• Unemployment Unemployment

CompensationCompensation

• SavingsSavings

(see pp. 34-35)(see pp. 34-35)

T-3.1-1

Objectives:

Set Personal Goals

Get Organized

Have a Schedule

Short-RangeIntermediate-RangeLong-Range

T-3.1-2

Employment goals need to be

SMART:pecificeasurabledaptableealisticrackable

T-3.1-3

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

T-3.3-1

T-3.3-1a

“Quote/Unquote”“The job market is not an organized system.

It is disorganized chaos.”

Richard Lathrop“Who’s Hiring Who”

T-3.4-1

T-3.4-1a

Did you know?Eighty-five percent of all job openings are not advertised, posted, or otherwise made available for the general public.

J. Michael FarrJist Works, Inc.

T-3.4-2

T-3.4-2a

1. Establish a network

2. Make personal contacts

3. PERSIST

4. Schedule your time

5. Keep records

T-3.4-2b

“Quote/Unquote”“One personal contact is worth 100 resumes.”

Joyce Lain KennedyExecutive Editor“Career World”

1. Internet2. State Employment Office

(AKA: Labor Dept, Job Service,

Career link)

3. State Veteran Employment Representatives

4. Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment

T-3.5-1

5. Private Employment Services

6. College/School Placement Agencies

7. Military and Professional Associations and Organizations

T-3.5-2

8. Telephone Directory Yellow Pages, Industry Directory

9. Industrial and Craft Unions

10. Job Fairs

11. Transition Offices

12. Chambers of Commerce

T-3.5-3

Objectives: • Prepare for interviews

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

T-4.1-1

PREPARE

T-4.1-1a

Did you know? It’s not always the person who has the best skills and experience that gets hired.

Tom Jackson

“Guerilla Tactics in the Job Market”

T-4.1-1b

Screening (Telephone or In- Person) Selection:

• Individual

• Panel

• Stress

T-4.1-1c

Did you know?In the first four to seven minutes of an interview, the employer has already made a hiring decision.

Richard Gaither, Job Search Consultant

T-4.1-2

Introductory Stage

Employer Questions

Applicant Questions

Closing Stage

T-4.1-2a

Personality (40% of Fortune 500)

Functional:

• Follow Directions• Analyze• Reason

37% of the people who ask for 37% of the people who ask for something get it. something get it. 100% of the people who don’t 100% of the people who don’t ask, don’t get what they want.ask, don’t get what they want.

Richard GaitherRichard GaitherJob Search ConsultantJob Search Consultant

Did you know?

T-4.1-2b

Objectives:• Prepare a personal 30-Prepare a personal 30-

second commercialsecond commercial

• Prepare for the interviewPrepare for the interview

T-4.3-1(SEE p. 111)

“Homework”

Be preparedBe punctualLook goodWatch your body languageCarry a portfolioBe enthusiasticSay thank youSmile

T-4.4-1(SEE p. 113)

Objectives:• Learn how to dress

appropriately for a job interview

T-4.5-1

impressions are

T-4.5-2

impressions.

Objectives:• Sharpen listening skills

• Interpret body language

T-4.6-1

Control distractionsUse nonverbal signalsParaphraseFocus on key wordsAsk clarifying questionsTake notes

T-4.6.2

T-4.7-1

Objectives:• Prepare to answer

employer questions

• Prepare questions to ask of employers

T-4.8-1

Did you know?

Nine out of ten job seekers remain unemployed because they can’t answer problem interview questions.

J. Michael Farr

“The Work Book”

T-4.8-1a

Be brief

Use examples

Show thought

Make connections

Tell how you work

T-4.8-2

Objectives:• Evaluate interviews

• Write thank you letters as a follow-up to an interview

• Analyze a rejection subsequent to an interview

T-4.10-1

SOMETIMES THE COMPANY:

Hires from within

Hires a more experienced applicant

Does not hire

T-4.11-1

SOMETIMES YOU: Are over-qualified Have a conflicting work

style

T-4.11-2

PERSONAL PRESENTATION:

Appearance

Handshake

Tone of voice

Speech/grammar

T-4.11-3

PERSONAL PRESENTATION:

Language

Late or rushed

AggressiveLack of confidence,

courtesy or enthusiasm

T-4.11-4

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESAND VALUES:Lack of goalsFocus on short termCynical or defensive attitudeLack of interest in company

or positionUnpleasant attitude

T-4.11-5

INTERVIEW SKILLS:Poor eye contact or

body language

Focus on money

Evasive answers

Negative responses

Lack of preparation

T-4.11-6

Objectives:• Evaluate job offers

• Negotiate terms of employment

• Effectively communicate decisions to employers

T-5.1-1

Be serious about issuesResearch issues to

support positionRemember salary usually

does not include benefits

Be prepared to negotiate

T-5.2-1

T-5.2-1a

VacationVacation

Health InsuranceHealth Insurance

Sick LeaveSick Leave

Life InsuranceLife Insurance

Savings / Profit SharingSavings / Profit Sharing

Pension PlanPension Plan

T-5.2-1b

Full or Partial Relocation AllowanceFull or Partial Relocation Allowance Full or Partial Reimbursement for Full or Partial Reimbursement for Education ExpensesEducation Expenses

Financial or Legal CounselingFinancial or Legal Counseling

Child CareChild Care

ComputerComputer

Expense AccountExpense Account

Long-term Incentive Plans (Stock Options)Long-term Incentive Plans (Stock Options)

Credit CardCredit Card

T-5.2-1c

Flex Time Flex Time

TelecommutingTelecommuting

Cellular PhoneCellular Phone

BonusesBonuses

Flexible Spending AccountsFlexible Spending Accounts

Paid Phone Bill, Calling CardPaid Phone Bill, Calling Card Cars Provided for Executives, Sales Cars Provided for Executives, Sales People or Managers Who Must TravelPeople or Managers Who Must Travel

City / CountyCity / County

StateState

FederalFederal

Web Site

• Announcements

• Application

Testing & Registers

Salary &Benefits

Vet Preference (State Only)

Web SiteWeb Site

Excepted Service AgenciesExcepted Service Agencies

VRAVRA

ApplicationApplication

Vet PreferenceVet Preference

VEOAVEOA

(SEE VET GUIDE)

JudicialJudicial LegislativeLegislative Federal ReserveFederal Reserve CIACIA State DepartmentState Department FBI (37 1/2) FBI (37 1/2) PublicPublic International Orgs.International Orgs.

(SEE VET GUIDE)

International Agency for DevelopmentInternational Agency for Development

NSANSA

Nuclear Regulatory CommNuclear Regulatory Comm

Postal ServicePostal Service

TVATVA

GAOGAO

VA (Health Professionals)VA (Health Professionals)

(SEE VET GUIDE)

(SEE VET GUIDE)

VETERANSRECRUITMENTAPPOINTMENT

PL 07-288

Non Competitive AppointmentNon Competitive Appointment

Up through GS-11Up through GS-11

2-Year Appointment (VA $)2-Year Appointment (VA $)

Career / Career ConditionalCareer / Career Conditional

Not Always AdvertisedNot Always Advertised

(SEE VET GUIDE)

Disabled Veteran or Served During War: Disabled Veteran or Served During War: oror

Campaign or Expeditionary Badge Campaign or Expeditionary Badge

Authorized: Authorized: oror

Armed Forces Service Medal Awarded: Armed Forces Service Medal Awarded: oror

Within 3 years after last separation: Within 3 years after last separation: andand

If less than 15 years education – must If less than 15 years education – must

receive trainingreceive training

(SEE VET GUIDE)

Confusing ? Confusing ?

Time Consuming? Time Consuming?

Yes, But…….Yes, But…….

(SEE VET GUIDE)

Retiree: 180 Day Wait DOD ONLYRetiree: 180 Day Wait DOD ONLY

On Line -- OR– OF 612 & KSA’s On Line -- OR– OF 612 & KSA’s

VA Preference LetterVA Preference Letter

DD 214 (copy 4)DD 214 (copy 4)

OF 306OF 306

Honorable or General DischargeHonorable or General Discharge

O-4 and above -- only if disabledO-4 and above -- only if disabled

5 points -- based on period served5 points -- based on period served

10 points -- based on disability10 points -- based on disability

(SEE VET GUIDE)

5 POINTS5 POINTS

Declared war, orDeclared war, or

April ‘52--July ‘55, or April ‘52--July ‘55, or

January ‘55--October ‘76 (6 months), orJanuary ‘55--October ‘76 (6 months), or

August ‘90--January ‘92 (24 months), orAugust ‘90--January ‘92 (24 months), or

Campaign/Expedition w/medal authorizedCampaign/Expedition w/medal authorized

(SEE VET GUIDE)

10 POINTS10 POINTS

10% or more SCD/compensation10% or more SCD/compensation

Purple HeartPurple Heart

Derived Preference (mother, spouse, Derived Preference (mother, spouse, widow, widower)widow, widower)

(SEE VET GUIDE)

10% or more SCD--Apply Anytime10% or more SCD--Apply Anytime

Add to a register (even if closed)Add to a register (even if closed)

Refer on a certificateRefer on a certificate

30% or more SCD 30% or more SCD

OPM must approve a “pass over”OPM must approve a “pass over”

Written notificationWritten notification

(SEE VET GUIDE)

OPENS JOBS TO VETS WHO ARE OPENS JOBS TO VETS WHO ARE NOT STATUS CANDIDATES:NOT STATUS CANDIDATES:

Honorably SeparatedHonorably Separated

Preference Eligible--or--3 years Preference Eligible--or--3 years Active ServiceActive Service

No Vet Preference in SelectionNo Vet Preference in Selection

(SEE VET GUIDE)