Military Transition Newsletter - Tuesday's Tips
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Veterans-In-Motion
Tuesday's Tips of the Week
Issue #2007A
Publisher: Johnetta Matthews
writeto:vetsinmotion@aol.com
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'Military Transition Tips'
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who needs information on transitioning from
the military. This newsletter will reveal tools to transition
out of the military. This is an empowering life
change. Best wishes and be safe. Leave no
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Sample Resumes
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In This Issue
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1. Transitioning – Types of Interview Questions
2. Helpful Links for Military and Veteran Comrades.
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1. Types of Interview Questions
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Last week we discussed the entrepreneurial spirit some
of us may have developed while still in the military.
There may still be many of you who would like to have
the security of a job after the military. This may be beneficial
for you.
There’s one thing you must know:
- Jobs aren’t secure as you may think.
- There are lay-offs and companies fold.
- The benefits aren’t as great as the military’s.
- Most people find themselves in a higher tax
bracket now that there are no tax-free
entitlements.
- All income is now taxed and you may take home less.
Some of us find out the above once we are in the civilian sector.
It’s better to be fully prepared as possible. Many service men
and women prefer to start a business and look for a job at the
same time. Either way, if you should decide to look for
employment, there will be an interview.
When was the last time you interviewed for a job? Was it
4, 5, or over 10 years ago? What type of questions
an employer asks during an interview? Are there certain
types of questions that will leave you looking like a deer in
headlights? This issue we will reveal common questions
an interviewer may ask. Preparation is the key to success.
To get a feel on what type of questions they may ask, check the
download section of the below site:
Complete Interview Guide – Free Downloads
There are various categories an interviewer may address in your
interview. You may see an interviewer ask questions in the
following areas to see how you have performed in the past.
1. Adaptability
2. Analysis
3. Attention to detail
4. Career advancement
5. Communication
6. Planning and organizing
7. Work standards
8. Work experience
9. Professional and self-development
10. Innovativeness
There are over thirty possible categories an interviewer may
address. There’s no way we can address all categories in
this newsletter instead we’ll reflect on common questions
we may not consider someone will ask us. Here’s an insight
of the types of questions your interviewer may ask you:
1. What are some things your supervisors have complimented
you on? What have they criticized you on?
2. What skill and development courses have you taken recently?
Why did you decide to take them?
3. What are your career goals in the next five years?
What have you done to accomplish them? What are you doing
to prepare for advancing your career?
4. How can you contribute to our company?
5. Why should I hire you? (Ouch)
Now the last two questions are very significant. A person may
have answered all of the other questions powerfully and the
last two questions can have a significant impact on whether
they are hired. Normally, questions 4 and 5 are asked last.
Knowing more about the company’s structure and culture
may help you answer questions 4 and 5 more effectively.
Prior to going to an interview, do your homework. Research
about the company’s history, their standards, their motto,
and the direction the company is going. Find our about
their partnerships, where they are located, their mission,
and do a search on the internet about the company’s
latest news. If the company is publicly traded on the stock
market, do a search on the latest developments. See if the
company has been sued lately and research the allegations.
These are a few options to get a feel about the company. We
all know the saying, ‘Knowledge is power’.
*****Big question to ask is, “Why did the previous person leave?”*****
There are several resources listed on our Blog and on
our main web site to assist you with your career search.
Cut and paste the below links in your browser.
See our Veterans In Motion Website:
http://www.veteransinmotion.com/recommendedresources.htm
See how our resources assist with getting into specific
fields and look for the featured job guides. Click through
the guides and see how they assist with resumes and various
approaches for getting into their respective field.
See Our Veterans In Motion Blog:
http://www.veteransinmotion.blogspot.com/
Our Blog features a job feed and scholarship opportunities.
Check the right hand margin for resources.
It was really challenging leaving the military. Many nights,
I researched the internet and basically ran across the
resources you find on my Blog and web site. This is
an effort to assist with your research for your future
opportunities. Continue to research prior to getting
out of the military. If you are already out of the military,
you’ll benefit from these approaches.
If at any point, you need a sounding board to get you
started with your transition, feel free to contact me at
writeto:vetsinmotion@aol.com for a complimentary, no-obligation
coaching session. Together we can customize a plan
or pinpoint where you are in your process.
Stay tuned for more tips next week on transitioning out of the
military. Have a prosperous journey in the civilian sector.
You deserve it!
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2. Helpful Links for Military and Veteran Comrades
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Below are links to cut and paste into your browser.
Best Wishes.
**Treat yourself to a free seminar. The below link
is worth $1790 for two people to attend a seminar.
Check out the link and see if there is a seminar
near you. This would be a good tool to
help with your internal process with leaving
the military.
http://www.l1nk.com/w25/freescholarship.html
Relocating can incur costs. Here's a way to get
insurance quotes for any location.
http://tinyurl.com/3vjzo
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Assessment” in the subject line. In the body of the email,
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Please pass the information to others and have them review
our Blog, at http://www.veteransinmotion.blogspot.com/ with
the newest information on career fairs, deployment
assistance sites, and various other tools of interest. Career
Fairs are listed in our archives at our Blog. Check the
archives.
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