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JBLM Job Fair Showcases State Employment Opportunities
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Staff Sergeant Danika Nolan’s military exit date is a couple of weeks away, and she’s getting ready for the shift at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
As part of a group of about 30 task candidates, she participated in an employing fair Jan. 30 that showcased Washington State career opportunities at JBLM’s Hawk Career Center.
« I simply attempt to benefit from all the resources and services that the (Transition Assistance Program) Center has to offer, simply to make certain I’m as prepared as possible, » she stated.
The focus of the job fair on state employment, instead of work in various markets, made it different than others on the setup. Sponsored by the Veterans Employee Resource Group, WorkSource and the TAP, it started with a panel of veterans from state companies, employment who shared their experiences and answered concerns. Following the panel, recruiters from state companies were offered to address employing questions, stated Frank Handoe, deputy transition services supervisor for the TAP.
Informational tables represented organizations 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 occasion, employment the task fair is « a low-stress, low-pressure opportunity to learn what kind of opportunities exist here outside your back entrance, » stated Christopher Gentz, shift services manager for the Directorate of Human Resources.
Additional job fairs like the Jan. 30 event will be held May 8, July 10 and Sept. 11.
To prepare for them, « gown for success, » bring your resume and practice your elevator pitch, Gentz said.
An elevator pitch is a « fast introduction of yourself, who you are and what you’re looking to do, » Handoe said, pointing out that the ability is taught as part of the TAP.
One of the task fair’s goals was to assist people learn more about career chances and how their abilities line up with them, Gentz said.
Education is a crucial benefit of going to a job reasonable, as about 40% of those who begin with the TAP learn they’re « not ready to make that jump yet, » or employment they have actually seen the available chances and choose to continue serving, employment Gentz stated.
« We see that essentially every year, » he said. « We desire them to make an informed choice about their career. »
Part of the education piece is learning more about finances, including credit reports, spending plans and « constructing a nest egg so you have something to deal with when it’s time to go out, » Handoe said.
« Everybody’s going to get out of the Army sooner or later, » he stated, « however while you’re in, are you doing everything you can to prepare to get out? »
Job fairs likewise exist to assist people with networking, seeing what people in the outdoors world are looking for – including certifications, accreditations and education – and discovering their employing practices, Handoe stated.
« You ought to be doing prep work now for what it is you wish to do in the future down the roadway, » he stated.
That preparation work consists of getting ready for job fairs.
« You need to enter into a working with reasonable with a plan of what you’re going to do and not simply meander around, » Handoe stated.
He explained that attendees need to determine the companies they wish to speak to and research them ahead of time, to allow for with employers.
Nolan took pleasure in the Jan. 30 task fair and spoke with some recruiters. A senior information innovation professional with the 16th Combat Aviation Unit, she has actually discovered she wishes to serve those who serve in her upcoming civilian function.