Military Skill Transfer & Interviewing
Skills
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
Allow room for decision-making
Veterans are:
Honorable
Respectful
Leaders
Flexible
Experienced
Trusted
Team players
Resilient
Mindful
Visionary
Loyal
DD-214
Example of DD-214
Related Skills
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Diversity
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Time management
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Communication Skills
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Organizing
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Leadership
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Conflict resolution
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Management
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Self-starting
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Working under pressure
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Quality control analysis
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Military security clearance
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Counseling
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Attention to safety
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Data entry
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Advanced technology
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Athletic training
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Following directions
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Computer knowledge
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Team building
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Trouble shooting
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Resiliency
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Bookkeeping
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Critical Thinking
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.
Creating an Inventory
• Think beyond specific military functions
• Identify core value and skills required
• Account for your personal expertise
• Recognize accomplishments
Motivational Interviewing
Chain of Command
Goals
Tackling the
next
challenge
Implementing
the Plan
Reality
Options
Path to Civilian Employment
Frustrations
Unfamiliar Tasks
Lifestyle
Changes
Hindrance
Compromises
Interviewing
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
Elevator Pitch
• 30-second of skills, passions, and application
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to a company
What makes you unique
“Branding” yourself
Volunteer opportunities
Tailor your pitch to the industry
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
Questions & Answers?
Contact Information
Monica L. Daniel
md2867@csus.edu
(916) 278-2109
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.