Effects of Changing Careers Element I PG. 114

The purpose of this activity: Sponsors are to understand that while Sponsees ”may have all the pieces” they may not be able to form a coherent picture. That is where the sponsor is able to help.

Purpose Identify type of job-seeker Develop awareness of the possible effects of career change Learn coping mechanisms Identify resources

What Type of Jobseeker are You? Transitioning Specialist Transitioning Generalist Career Switcher Undecided Multi-Tracker

Career Transition Concerns Loss of Rank/Respect Identity Starting Over Pay Culture Stress Indicators Irritable Desire to seclude Sleep patterns Fatigue

Surround Yourself with Positivity Coping Techniques Breathe/Meditate Eat Well/Drink Water Listen to Music Exercise Surround Yourself with Positivity Be Flexible Maintain a Schedule Acknowledge/Accept Feelings Let Friends be Friends Take Breaks

Resources Fleet & Family Support Center Military OneSource Chaplain FERP AHE Boots to Business CEPT Syracuse University Veteran Career Transition Program Hire Our Heroes Military OneSource Chaplain Behavioral Health Navy College Career One Stop BLS.gov/OOH O-Net Mentors

Pop Quiz What type of job seeker looks for a job based on soft skills? Transitioning Generalist What program, through Syracuse University, can a TSM use to obtain different program certificates and/or trainings? Veteran Career Transition Program What are two concerns a TSM may have about changing careers? Identity, loss of rank/respect, pay, culture, etc. Which optional DOL track identifies a TSM’s aptitudes, occupational interests, and work values? Career Exploration & Planning Track T/F: Family members are encouraged to be involved with the process? True

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