WWMP Mentor Job Search Training - Jan 28, 2012
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Carl Savino Carl @CorporateGray.com Karin Durkee [email protected]
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Internet Tools Wounded Warrior Mentor Program
www.wpwoundedwarriormentorprogram.com
Job Fairs Job Opportunities
Job/Training Programs Job Websites
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Search for fellow veterans to connect with
More Internet Tools Military.com
Veteran Career Network benefits.military.com/vcn/search.do
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Tools and Resources
More Internet Tools TurboTap.org
Job Search Tools
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More Internet Tools LVER/DVOP Locator
dvoplverlocator.nvti.ucdenver.edu/default.aspx Local Veteran Employment Representative Disabled Veterans Outreach Program
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Search by location, company
or job title
More Internet Tools Veterans.jobs
Also lists many Career Resources
Search by occupation
code or title
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Search for careers
More Internet Tools My Next Move for Veterans
www.mynextmove.org/vets
Interest Survey
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Partners with CareerBuilder.com for their job bank for Wounded Warriors To access, register with the WWP Alumni or Family Support program
More Internet Tools Wounded Warrior Project
Warriors to Work
www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs/warriors-to-work.aspx
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More Internet Tools Virtual TAP
www.virtualtap.org
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Transition information
More Internet Tools National Resource Directory
-Employment www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/
employment
Support & information for wounded warriors
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Make connections/build your network Connect with military colleagues, company recruiters, industry leaders
Find job listings Research companies/employers Build a personal brand Recruiters are using it!
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To sign up: www.Linkedin.com
Help center: https://help.linkedin.com
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Create an account on Linkedin Assist your wounded warrior in creating an account Build complete profiles on both accounts
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Get recommendations
Headline
Fill out Employment & Education completely
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Summary box is your personal elevator pitch
Add Sections
Customize your profile URL
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Carefully craft your Summary and Specialties Use keywords in the descriptions Emphasize your transferable skills
Self-discipline Dedication Leadership Teamwork Technical Training Strong work ethic
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People You May Know Add Connections Search for Colleagues (current and past) Search for Classmates (where they work, live, what they do)
Import email
contacts
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Use the Search Box to find… ‘People’ (recruiters, employees) ‘Updates’ (see what your connections are doing) ‘Jobs’ (job listings) ‘Companies’ (research before you meet with them) ‘Groups’ (join groups!)
Use Advanced Searches for filters
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Search for people by Company
Current Company
Results
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Use Past Company filter to find fellow veterans
Industry: Logistics
Past Company: US Army
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Jobs You May Be Interested In
Groups You May Like
Companies You May Want to Follow
Home
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Jobs You May Be Interested In Based on your profile and keywords Browse the suggestions Search for job listings – use advanced filters
Jobs
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Jobs
Save, share, and apply for jobs
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Groups You May Like Join and participate in groups in your industry Check the ‘Jobs’ section of most groups
Groups
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Search Groups for the Wounded Warrior Mentor Program Group
Groups Search Groups
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Click on ‘Join Group’ Wounded Warrior Mentor Program Group
Groups
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Click on ‘Jobs’ tab to view Job Discussions
Groups
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Join WWMP Mentors subgroup Send a message that you are a mentor with the program
Groups
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Groups Group Search:
“electronics technician”
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Job Search Groups for Veterans HireVets, Veterans2Work, Hire Military, Veteran, Veterans Hired, Veteran Job Opportunities…
Groups
Group Search: “hire veterans”
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Search on keywords to find profiles Research those profiles
See what jobs they’ve held See what education they’ve completed See what groups they’ve joined
Reach out to new connections Look for the Openlink badge (more open to being contacted) See if you have something in common
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Skills
Research ‘Skills’ under the ‘More’ tab
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Related skills
Skills
Related Companies
Jobs People
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Upgrade to a Job Seeker account Add a Job Seeker Badge to your profile Get detailed salary information on jobs Move to the top of the list as a Featured Applicant Contact people directly with inmail Get full list of who’s viewed your profile
Upgrade
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