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SECTIONS 2.1-2.2

SECTIONS 2.1-2.2. Objectives: Identify and research career possibilities Determine your financial needs as a way of estimating your salary requirements. TAP Manual . Page 27. 2.1-1. Career Research. FO&D. Career Development Process. Assessing Your:. Purpose – what drives you?.

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SECTIONS 2.1-2.2

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  1. SECTIONS 2.1-2.2 • Objectives: • Identify and research career possibilities • Determine your financial needs as a way of estimating your salary requirements TAP Manual Page 27 2.1-1 Career Research FO&D

  2. Career Development Process Assessing Your: Purpose – what drives you? Motivations Passion – what are you passionate about? Interests Hobbies Volunteer Involvement What Energizes You? What Strengths Do You Enjoy Using? 2.1-2 Career Research

  3. Career Development Process Assessing Your: Personality – who are you? What do you do for fun? Will you like this position? Will the team like you? Interpersonal Skills– how do you deal with difficult people? Emotional Control 2.1-3 Career Research

  4. Career Development Process Assessing Your: Performance – what do you bring to the table? Experience Skills Strengths Education 2.1-4 Career Research

  5. Career Development Process Career Exploration/Relationships Research & Create a Plan Research Career Opportunities Research Education Track Informational Interviews Create Contingency Plans (A, B and C) Set Goals Network Connections Individuals Organizations 2.1-5 Social Groups CareerResearch

  6. Career Exploration Veterans’ Employment & Training Service Department of Labor Statistics www.dol.gov/vets www.bls.gov Occupational Outlook Handbook http://stats.bls.gov/oco/home.htm O*NET (Job Data & Skill Search) http://online.onetcenter.org TurboTAP 2.1-6 www.turboTAP.org Career Research

  7. Finance Keys in Transition • Eliminate or reduce non-asset debt • Get on a budget; reduce expenses to • match projected income before you leave • Check your credit record: • www.annualcreditreport.com • www.experian.com • www.transunion.com • www.equifax.com • See your Financial Counselor for help • Maximize contributions to 401(k), 403(b) • plans at your next job TAP Manual Page 32 2.2-1 Financial Needs

  8. Unemployment Insurance Benefits Each state has its own regulations Discharged under honorable conditions. States determine eligibility and benefit amounts. (need DD214 to apply). Usually payable every 2 weeks (duration of payments will vary) Active full-time job search required. Retirement pay usually offsets some or all of benefits payable; each state has its own rules. Long unemployment period can hurt your prospects of getting hired; do part-time work or school if you want a break. 2.2-2 Financial Needs

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