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JBLM Job Fair Showcases State Employment Opportunities
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Staff Sergeant Danika Nolan’s exit date is a couple of weeks away, and she’s preparing for the transition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
As part of a group of about 30 task seekers, she participated in a hiring fair Jan. 30 that showcased Washington State career chances at JBLM’s Hawk Career Center.
« I just attempt to benefit from all the resources and services that the (Transition Assistance Program) Center has to provide, just to make certain I’m as prepared as possible, » she stated.
The focus of the job fair on state employment, rather than employment in various industries, made it various than others on the setup. Sponsored by the Veterans Employee Resource Group, WorkSource and the TAP, it began with a panel of veterans from state agencies, who shared their experiences and answered questions. Following the panel, recruiters from state agencies were available to answer employing concerns, said Frank Handoe, deputy shift services supervisor for the TAP.
Informational tables represented companies consisting of VERG, WorkSource and Washington State’s Department of Veterans Affairs and VA Apprenticeship Program; Department of Children, Youth and Families; Department of Social and Health Services, Community Services Division; and Office of the Insurance Commissioner.
A quarterly event, the task fair is « a low-stress, low-pressure chance to discover out what sort of opportunities exist here outdoors your back entrance, » stated Christopher Gentz, shift services supervisor for the Directorate of Human Resources.
Additional job fairs like the Jan. 30 occasion will be held May 8, July 10 and Sept. 11.
To get ready for them, « dress for success, » bring your resume and employment practice your elevator employment pitch, Gentz stated.
An elevator pitch is a « quick intro of yourself, who you are and what you’re seeking to do, » Handoe said, pointing out that the skill is taught as part of the TAP.
One of the job fair’s goals was to assist people find out about profession chances and how their skills align with them, Gentz stated.
Education is a key benefit of going to a task reasonable, as about 40% of those who begin with the TAP learn they’re « not ready to make that dive yet, » or they have seen the available chances and decide to continue serving, employment Gentz said.
« We see that generally every year, » he said. « We desire them to make an informed decision about their career. »
Part of the education piece is finding out about finances, including credit reports, budget plans and « building a savings so you have something to work with when it’s time to go out, » Handoe stated.
« Everybody’s going to get out of the Army one day, » he stated, « however while you remain in, are you doing whatever you can to prepare to go out? »
Job fairs also exist to assist individuals with networking, seeing what people in the outside world are searching for – including certifications, employment accreditations and education – and finding out about their working with practices, Handoe stated.
« You ought to be doing prep work now for what it is you wish to do later down the roadway, » he said.
That preparation work includes preparing for job fairs.
« You require to go into a working with fair with a strategy of what you’re going to do and not simply meander around, » Handoe stated.
He discussed that participants need to identify the companies they desire to consult with and research them ahead of time, to permit for educated conversations with recruiters.
Nolan delighted in the Jan. 30 task fair and spoke with some recruiters. A senior information technology expert with the 16th Combat Aviation Unit, employment she has actually discovered she desires to serve those who serve in her approaching civilian role.