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Upgrading Your Job? Mission: Transition
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nalysts predict major move- ments in the civilian labor mar- ket in 2017. According to a survey
of 3,100 workers in the U.S. and abroad by Dale Carnegie Training, 4 in 10 Ameri- cans will have or will be looking for a new position in 2017. With the U.S. unemploy- ment rate back at prerecession levels, the economy continuing to add jobs, and the number of Americans applying for initial unem- ployment benefits falling, some new and exciting opportunities for upward mobility might be created in the labor force. If you are considering
an upgrade to your em- ployment status, MOAA can help. Our career-tran- sition practice has earned the prestigious Summit Award from the American Society of Association Ex- ecutives, and during 2016, we mentored more than 2,000 MOAA members on career-transition planning needs, helped with résumé and LinkedIn profile de- velopment, assisted with interview preparation, and more.
The following are some considerations
to help guide your employment journey: Q Identify areas where you do
your best and most satisfying work. Initial focus should be on your needs and preferences, such as culture, flexibility, and work-life balance. Be sure to capture your skills and strengths and
16 MILITARY OFFICER APRIL 2017 articulate your value to a new prospec-
tive employer. Q Clearly understand your target
industry and geography. Identify po- tential opportunities through your local chamber of commerce, professional as- sociations, and LinkedIn. Your greatest value potential is the nexus of needs and preferences, skills and strengths, and
market opportunities. Q Strengthen cur-
rent connections and focus on expanding your network. Even in this digital age, develop- ing personal relationships remains a critical and es- sential step toward finding opportunities and landing your desired position. If networking makes you uncomfortable, start with people you know well who have successfully transi- tioned and gradually ex- pand to those with whom you have some common connection, such as mili- tary service, school, or the local community. Throughout the process
of marketing and promot- ing yourself, MOAA is here to support you. Whether you are making your initial
military-to-civilian transition or are look- ing for career advancement in 2017, take advantage of our award-winning career- management team by sending an email to
transition@moaa.org. — Col. Brian Anderson, USAF (Ret), director, Career Transition and Member Services
Family Matters
Discover helpful resources for military spouses and children.
One of the best re- sources for military children, parents, and teachers is the Military Child Education Coali- tion (MCEC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
focused on providing tools and resources to make sure military chil- dren worldwide thrive and are successful, de- spite their highly mobile lifestyles and separation from a military par- ent. Resources include the Student 2 Student program, free test prep, workshops for parents, videos, training webi- nars, and more. MCEC’s library has free down- loads on topics ranging from charter schools in military communities to topics for special needs or caregivers. For more informa- tion, visit
www.mili
tarychild.org.
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