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Military Veterans Transition with No Stress

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Military veterans are you looking to transition soon? Stop just talking about your plans and take action. Do what is necessary to prepare for your pathway to success with no stress.

1. Complete your pre-separation counseling, sign up for TAPS and attend at least 2 years out for retirees and 1 year for separates.

2. Start preparing financially to pay off bills and build your savings.

3. Schedule medical appointments and document any and all medical ailments. Even if it is minor like allergies.

4. Request copies of your medical records at least three months out and start preparing to file your medical disability claim via a Veteran Service Org like VFW.

5. Research the requirements for any desired career. Ensure you can check off the experience, education, certifications, and any special skills needed. If not seek the additional training/skills.

6. Start attending job fairs and network with recruiters. Make sure you have an updated resume. Be sure to get the recruiters business cards and add them via Linked In. Follow up with the recruiter on job opportunities.

7. Create a Linked In profile and start joining groups that match your career interest.

8. If you plan to attend college. It is never too early to start. Sign up and get your degree program started or finish it out.

9. Last but not least….relax. You made your decision and can be confident that your transition will be smooth if you prepare purposefully.

Sincerely,

Simply Ebony

Simply Ebony Career Information for Jobseekers and Transitioning Veterans

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#SimplyEbony Career Tips for Jobseekers, Transitioning Veterans, Military, and Students. Land your dream job! Brand yourself. Learn interview skills. Update your LinkedIn.

Social Media Skills for Military to Civilian Job Search

The Northern Virginia Chapter of MOAA featured a presentation by: Karin Durkee, Director of Social Media, Corporate Gray (www.corporategray.com) on the use of the new, updated LinkedIn, for job seekers transitioning from the military.

The following Q&A brought out a number of useful tools and uses of the social media. She is the author of Social Media and Your Job Search: Maximizing Your Network for a Successful Transition. According to Impact Publications (http://www.impactpublications.com) her book is “specifically designed to help military personal and their families develop and use social media skills in their military-to-civilian job search.”

Copies of this inexpensive tool for job seekers can be secured here: http://corporategray.com/static/transition_guide/overview. I don’t do this often, however, there were so many positive comments I feel this is worth knowing about as a truly helpful resource.

Fort Belvoir Career Fair
Date: April 27, 2017
Sponsored by Soldier for Life – Transition Assistance Program

Register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fort-belvoir-career-fair-attendee-registration-27-april-2017-tickets-32102339963

Goodwill Industries of Chesapeake, Inc. is hosting a hiring event on Thursday, April 27, 2017, from 10:00am-2:00pm, in Baltimore! Companies include: CVS, Goodwill, Marriott, 7-11, Radisson Hotel, and Chipotle. (See Flyer for more details)

Military Spouse (Hiring Our Heroes) Career Event – Personal Branding, Hiring Fair, and Career Planning

https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/fort-belvoir-military-spouse-networking-reception-and-hiring-fair

Jobseekers find your perfect job on Beyond!

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Didlake Career Opportunities

Didlake facilitates individual job success through careful screening, job training and continuing support. Excellent wages, benefits and the opportunity to make a difference have earned Didlake the reputation for being a great place to work. Didlake offers employees a variety of benefits that encourage long-term employment and upward mobility. More than 75 percent of Didlake employees are people with disabilities and our contract services support jobs at dozens of work locations in Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

http://www.didlake.org/careers/
Transitioning Military and Veterans get great information about job fairs, employment webinars, veteran friendly companies, hot jobs and education opportunities here:
Corporate Gray Newsletter

https://www.corporategray.com/CGnewsletter.html

Corporate Gray also offers a great Transition Guide for transitioning military and veterans: https://www.corporategray.com/static/transition_guide/overview
How to Make the Most of the Job Fair Experience

Attending a job fair can be an effective use of your time, but you will only get out of it what you put in. Make the most of your job fair experience by following some simple tips to help you prepare beforehand and use your time wisely during the event.

Research the companies in advance and be prepared to talk to recruiters about their openings and how your background matches their needs. Visit the company’s website, and use Hoovers.com, GlassDoor.com, and CEOexpress.com to learn more. Also contact your LinkedIn connections working at those companies to ask for information about the company and for assistance in identifying appropriate job opportunities.

Come prepared with questions about the companies and be ready to explain what you can do for them. Make the most of the face-to-face opportunities the job fair offers. Obtain as much information as possible from the recruiters to help determine whether you and their company are a good fit.

Don’t expect to receive job offers on the spot, as most companies must follow a vetting process before a job offer can be extended. View the job fair as an opportunity to present your skills and demonstrate your enthusiasm. At the end of the conversation, ask the recruiter about next steps. After the job fair, invite them to join your LinkedIn network.

Read more here http://blog.corporategray.com/2015/01/14/making-the-most-of-the-job-fair-experience/

Upcoming Job Fairs

Military-Friendly Job Fairs

Corporate Gray Military-Friendly Job Fair * March 24, 2017 * Arlington, VA
Meet face-to face with dozens of great companies on March 24th Corporate Gray Military-Friendly Job Fair at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia. Some of the participating companies include: Booz Allen Hamilton, National Security Agency, SAIC, YRCI, Alion Science and Technologies, FCi Federal, Fulcrum IT, Advanced Concepts and Technologies, U.S. Postal Service, GEICO, AECOM, United Medical Center, Wells Fargo, ASRC Federal, Edward Jones, and many more! Job fair hours are 9 am to 12:30 pm, with an employer panel discussion starting at 8 am. For additional information and to register, visit http://corporategray.com/jobfairs/382. Free to all job seekers.

Corporate Gray Military-Friendly Job Fair * April 20, 2017 * Springfield, VA
Save the date for the April 20th Corporate Gray Military-Friendly Job Fair at the Waterford Reception Center in Springfield, Virginia. Job fair hours are 9 am to 12:30 pmwith an employment seminar starting at 8 am. Meet face-to-face with representatives from Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, U.S. Postal Service, YRCI, AECOM, Fulcrum IT, ACT I, New York Life, and many more! For additional information and to register, visit http://corporategray.com/jobfairs/383. Free to all job seekers.

TAOnline Virtual Career Fair * The Big Virtual * March 28, 2017
The Big Virtual is a quarterly TAOnline Virtual Career Fair where U.S. veterans and security cleared professionals can connect online with military-friendly organizations. The event takes place from your computer on March 28th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm (EST). This event is for anyone seeking nationwide opportunities and is for all ranks and branches of service, including active duty, Reserve, National Guard, and individuals with a security clearance (including civilians). For more information and to register for the event, visit http://www.taonline.com/tbv-js/?p=corpgray.

Get up to date job fair info here: http://corporategray.com/jobfairs

Upcoming Webinars

Sponsored by Battlefield Resumes, LLC

Free Weekly Employment Webinars
Join our free weekly 1-hour webinars and learn how to translate your military experience into civilian language; how to find jobs that align to your military experience wherever you want to live; how to tailor and target your résumé and cover letter; and how to tailor your interview answers so you have an advantage over other applicants. Learn the Federal Government (USAJOBS, etc.) hiring process as well as the Corporate Defense Contractor hiring process. Résumé Writing Certification Programs also available. All free webinars are conducted on our YouTube channel under “Upcoming Live Streams.” Here is the link to the site: http://www.youtube.com/battlefieldresumes.

HOT JOB!!!

ASSISTANT DEPUTY COMMANDANT, INSTALLATIONS & LOGISTICS (E-BUSINESS & CONTRACTING)
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/466284400
Department: Department of the Navy
Agency: U.S. Marine Corps
Hiring Organization: Headquarters United States Marine Corps
Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): 1 vacancies – Arlington, Virginia
Salary: $124,406.00 to $187,000.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: ES-1102-00
Open Period: Thursday, March 23, 2017 to Monday, April 24, 2017 <about:blank>
Position Information: Senior Executive Service (SES) – Full Time
Who May Apply: All groups of qualified individuals – Actual salary may vary depending on the scope and complexity of qualifications and the current compensation of the selectee.
JOB FAIR – “FREE” AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC- Job Fair, April 8th, 2017

Please see the attached flyer with listings of employers and open positions. Feel free to post on your social media sites: Facebook and LinkedIn!

Thank you for your support and we appreciate you sharing with co-workers, neighbors, family members, community and churches about our “FREE” Services in DMV areas.

Website: http://www.leenc.org/
Somali Linguists Wanted!

LOOKING FOR CAT II and CAT III Somali linguists for Somali and Djibouti
Somali (SM)

Somali/Amharic (SM/AC)

Somali/Arabic (SM/AD)

Somali/French (SM/FR)

Acholi (AH)

Also, we are able to sponsor clearances for the following languages:

Somali/Arabic (SM/AD) and Somali/Amharic (SM/AC)

Location: Somalia and Djibouti

At least a US citizen.

We will sponsor your clearance if you are just a US citizen for Somali/Arabic (SM/AD) and Somali/Amharic (SM/AC) Linguists, but are also looking for people who have SECRET and TOP SECRET clearances as well.

You will be working alongside the troops. Your main function will be translation.

That could be in the form of face to face translation, listening to radio intercepts, and reading documents. Most of your time will be on a base there, but there could be some patrols as well. All with the US military with them at all times.

This job directly impacts the safety and security of the United States of America. Your role is huge in ensuring that we as a country stay safe and that our soldiers come home to their loved ones. This is not something we take lightly at all.

No Experience required. Must be a US citizen. This position is also open to naturalized US citizens.

Please send resume to discuss salary range, doe

These salaries are federal tax free.

This will be for a one year contract, where your room and board are paid for.

This is a renewable contract.

We also offer world class benefits, there is an R&R Incentive of up to $2,500 per R&R up to three times in a 12 month period.

Company 401k, where we will match up to 4% of your total compensation and you are vested immediately.

Additionally, you will receive Profit Sharing at the end of every quarter.

Please note that WE ARE the only DLITE company with a universal participation profit-sharing plan.

As a thank you for your service, we will provide you with a security clearance and also offer you up to 3 months off a year that you can take to be home with your families as well.

Lucy Jensen | Military – Civilian <http://www.military-civilian.com/&gt;

http://www.military-civilian.com <http://www.military-civilian.com/&gt;

(310) 455-2002 | <mailto:lucy@military-civilian.com> lucy@military-civilian.com

ManTech Seeks West Virginia TS/SCI Professionals

Got a friend with great skills and a TS/SCI looking for a new position?

If you know someone actively seeking a new opportunity in Clarksburg, West Virginia that would be interested in attending this event on either day, please send a copy of their resume to Mike Giovanetti at Michael.Giovanetti@mantech.com — Mike can provide details on how to earn your $1000 referral.

Federal Hiring Freeze Update

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#FederalEmployment #FederalJobs #Resumes #HiringFreeze #Trump #ExecutiveOrder

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HIRING FREEZE UPDATE – Jan 26, 2017
From Kathryn Troutman

Hiring! 5,000+ Customs and Border Protection Officers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

President Trump signed an Executive Order on Jan 25, 2017 to begin building The Wall and hire 5,000 (up to 15,000) Border Patrol Officers. These positions will be exempt from the Federal Job Hiring Freeze that President Trump signed yesterday.

The Executive Order language:
Customs & Border Protection (CBP): Securing America’s Borders
“Sec. 8. Additional Border Patrol Agents. Subject to available appropriations, the Secretary, through the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, shall take all appropriate action to hire 5,000 additional Border Patrol agents, and all appropriate action to ensure that such agents enter on duty and are assigned to duty stations as soon as is practicable.

TWO POSITIONS POSTED NOW:
1) GS-9 position -Customs and Border Protection Officer – Closes Tuesday 2/7/2017
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/460911100/
2) GS-5/7 position – Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – Closes Tuesday 2/7/2017
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/460629500/

Who May Apply: United States Citizens
Travel may be required based on operational needs

SAMPLE BORDER PATROL AGENT JOB BLOCK (MILITARY EXPERIENCE)

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What are the keywords for the federal resume?
* Inspection
* Security
* Screening
* Teamwork
* Communications
* Decision-making
* Sound decisions
* Composure in stressful situations
* Law enforcement regulations, methods
* Gather factual information through questioning, observation
* Examination of documents and records
* Able to interpret laws and regulations
* Case management, writing case notes
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What are the duties?
Being a Customs and Border Protection Officer makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. Typical assignments include:
* Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations;
* Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel;
* Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances;
* Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States; and
* Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.
What is the pay?
The Border Patrol Agent (BPA) position starts at a salary of $40,511 (GL-5 grade level), and offers promotion potential in 4 years to the GS-12 grade level with a salary of $72,168 (upon successful performance).

A fully trained Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) is eligible for up to $35,000 in overtime pay. The starting salary for this position may be higher in certain duty locations, please visit the OPM website for information. If you select one of the following duty locations you may be eligible to receive an additional 25% of your salary each year for the first 3 years of employment on top of overtime pay. This incentive only applies to new federal employees only and is dependent upon the availability of funds.
* Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales and San Luis, AZ;
* Calexico and San Ysidro, CA;
* Coburn Gore and Jackman, ME;
* Raymond, MT;
* Pembina (10% only) and Portal, ND; and
* Laredo and Presidio, TX
What about the Hiring Freeze? (These jobs will become Exemption)
Sec. 16. Hiring. The Office of Personnel Management shall take appropriate action as may be necessary to facilitate hiring personnel to implement this order.

What are the qualifications for GS 5 Border Patrol Officer ?
Qualifications
The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of this announcement. You qualify for the GL-5 grade level (starting salary $40,511) if you possess one of the following:

a. One year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; learn law enforcement regulations, methods and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and gather factual information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR
b. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university; OR
c. A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and general work experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

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What are the qualifications for GS 9 Border Patrol Officer ?

You qualify for the GL-9 grade level (starting salary $51,424) if you possess the following:
One year of specialized work experience in law enforcement that demonstrates the ability to make arrests which includes the detainment of a person(s), handcuffing, restraining, arresting or containment of person(s) and/or have one year of specialized work experience that demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain contact with a network of informants, social and political organizations, state and local enforcement agencies, and private citizens, to ensure continuity of enforcement work and to carry out enforcement responsibilities. Experience should also demonstrate the ability to perform or conduct several of the following: criminal investigation involving violation of state, local or federal laws; seizure of illegal contraband (drugs); law enforcement database checks for citizenship, warrants, etc.; obtain or execute search warrants relevant to criminal cases or activity; testify in court to present evidence or act as a witness in administrative and/or criminal cases; administer oaths and/or receive sworn statements or facts from witnesses or other parties; exercise sound judgment in interpreting and applying matters relating to national security; deal effectively with individuals or groups of persons in a courteous, tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters; and/or analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions or take prompt and appropriate law enforcement action in light of applicable laws, court decisions, and sound law enforcement procedures.

Qualifications:
Basic Job Requirements

You must successfully pass a polygraph examination
* You must successfully pass a background investigation
* Convictions of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are disqualifying
* You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
* You must have resided in the U.S. for at least 3 of the last 5 years
* Referred for selection prior to your 40th birthday (waiver for veterans)
* You must meet job-related medical, fitness and drug-testing standards
* You will be required to work regular and recurring shift work
* You will be required to carry a firearm
* You must have a valid driver’s license

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SAMPLE BORDER PATROL AGENT JOB BLOCK (MILITARY EXPERIENCE)

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