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Military Skill Transfer & Interviewing Skills

Equip Gulf War II-era veterans with relevant skills and techniques to transition successfully into civilian jobs. Learn how to leverage military experience and strengths in job interviews.

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Military Skill Transfer & Interviewing Skills

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  1. Military Skill Transfer & Interviewing Skills

  2. 71.2% of Gulf War II era veterans are working in a field unrelated to their military career. • U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics • 2013 Employment Situation of Veterans Summary Report

  3. Allow room for decision-making

  4. Veterans are: Honorable Leaders Flexible Respectful Experienced Trusted Team players Resilient Visionary Mindful Loyal

  5. DD-214

  6. Example of DD-214

  7. Related Skills • Diversity • Communication Skills • Leadership • Management • Working under pressure • Military security clearance • Attention to safety • Advanced technology • Following directions • Team building • Resiliency • Critical Thinking • Time management • Organizing • Conflict resolution • Self-starting • Quality control analysis • Counseling • Data entry • Athletic training • Computer knowledge • Trouble shooting • Bookkeeping

  8. Job Description • “Bomb Disposal” to “Pharmaceutical Sales” • Leadership skills. • “Briefing” surrounding convincing revising and improving processes. • Negotiation abilities. • Writing and communicating effectively. • Experience in leading large programs. • Supervising _____ personnel while managing _______ dollar budgets.

  9. Creating an Inventory • Think beyond specific military functions • Identify core value and skills required • Account for your personal expertise • Recognize accomplishments

  10. Motivational Interviewing

  11. Chain of Command

  12. Path to Civilian Employment Unfamiliar Tasks Frustrations Lifestyle Changes Hindrance Compromises

  13. Interviewing

  14. Practice Interviewing • Help the veteran to practice answering questions without “yes” or “no” answer • Prepare success stories • Research company & understand their values • Show how you can make a change • Be comfortable with silence

  15. 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

  16. Memorable First Impression • Arrive 10-15 minutes early • Bring professional portfolio, resume, pen, and writing paper • Use a comfortably firm handshake • Address office by Ms./Mr. Last Name • Turn off cell phone • Refresh skills and unique qualities

  17. Questions & Answers? • Thank You

  18. Contact Information • Monica L. Daniel • md2867@csus.edu • (916) 278-2109

  19. 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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