1. Employment Workshop Webinar
Welcome
Welcome
Department of Labor
Employment Workshop Webinar

2. Day Three Department of Labor Employment Workshop Open of Day Three:
Attitude
Department of Labor Employment Workshop
Open of Day Three:
Review of Day Two
Daily logistics / sign posting
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Finish remainder of Section Four
References
Cover Letters
Salary History

3. Day Three Department of Labor Employment Workshop
Team Work
Department of Labor Employment Workshop
Facilitator and Participant manual changes
Section 5 Federal Hiring, Federal Resumes and Federal Programs has been updated by OPM
TOC and Section 5 in FG pages needs to be printed and inserted in FG
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4. Day Three Department of Labor Employment Workshop Strength
After section 5 in both the PG and FG the information is the same but all page numbers are different.
Options:
Print FG TOC and all pages from 166 on, OR
Print TOC and Section 5 in FG and ink change all page numbers PG reference pages…
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5. Intelligent
Section Five:
Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs
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6. Day Three Section Five: Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs Changes
Potential
Changes
Section Five:
Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs
Changes for this Section:
OPM is creating an online training course.
This is an overview. Refer participants to Federal Resume course on base.
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7. Day Three Section Five: Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs 1 Hour
Gifted
1 Hour
Section Five:
Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs
FG pages 166 – 205
Section 5 Objectives:
Federal Hiring Reform
Job Classification
Competitive Service
Veterans’ Preference
Excepted Service
Special Appointing Authorities for Veterans
Veterans Employment Initiative
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This is an hour long overview of the federal hiring process and federal resume format. Further detailed training is available through a class on the base or will be available online through OPM.
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8. Day Three Section Five: Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs 1 Hour
Expert
1 Hour
Section Five:
Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs
FG pages 166 – 205
Section 5 Objectives:
Finding Jobs
Understanding the Vacancy Announcement
Application Procedures
Federal Interviewing
Getting the Offer
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9. Day Three Section Five: Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs 1 Hour
Proficient
1 Hour
Section Five:
Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs
FG pg
Federal Employment:
Classification System
Experience & Education
ID Job Grades
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10. Day Three Section Five: Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs 1 Hour
Ability
1 Hour
Section Five:
Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs
FG pages
Veterans Preference / Competitive Hiring/Federal Hiring Reform
Most are preference eligible
Qualified and placed in highest category
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11. Day Three Section Five: Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs 1 Hour
Capability
1 Hour
Section Five:
Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs
FG pg 176
Excepted Service
Different from Competitive
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12. Day Three Section Five: Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs 1 Hour
Qualified
1 Hour
Section Five:
Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs
FG pg
Special Appointing Authorities for Veterans
Non-competitive
VRA
VEOA
30% or more
VA Training Program
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13. Day Three Section Five: Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs 1 Hour
Capability
1 Hour
Section Five:
Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs
FG pages
Other Programs:
Schedule A
Pathways
Veterans Employment Initiative
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14. Day Three Section Five: Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs 1 Hour
Competence
1 Hour
Section Five:
Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs
FG pages
Key Websites
USAJOBS.gov
FedsHireVets.gov
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15. Day Three Section Five: Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs 1 Hour
Ability
1 Hour
Section Five:
Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs
FG pages
Vacancy Announcement / Application
Federal Job Description
Timely
Detailed/time consuming
Must meet the requirements
Resume Builder
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16. Day Three Section Five: Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs 1 Hour
Skill
1 Hour
Section Five:
Federal Hiring /Resumes/Programs
FG pages
Federal Interviewing
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Getting the Offer

17. Confidence
Section Six:
Skilled Interview
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18. Day Three Section Six: Interview Skills Changes
Potential
Changes
Section Six:
Interview Skills
Changes for this Section:
Required mock Interview exercise – beginning to end of the 4 interview phases
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19. Day Three Section Six: Interview Skills Focus
Execution
Focus
Section Six:
Interview Skills
What to focus on in this Section:
Practice, rehearse, repeat. Practice answering every question in the book, craft your answers using STAR method. Continue practicing to become comfortable.
Non verbal communication includes dressing for interview
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20. Day Three Section Six: Skilled Interview 4 Hours Section 6 Objectives:
Positive
4 Hours
Section Six:
Skilled Interview
FG pages
Section 6 Objectives:
Summary of the Hire Process
Types of Interviews
Interview Stages
Introductory Stage
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Employer Questions
Answer Questions
Candidate Questions
Closing Stage
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21. Day Three Section Six: Skilled Interview 4 Hours Section 6 Objectives:
Promise
4 Hours
Section Six:
Skilled Interview
FG pages
Section 6 Objectives:
Prepare for the Actual Interview
Communication in the Workplace
Listening Skills
Employment Tests
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Find Information about a Potential Employer
Interpret Body Language
First Impressions
Follow-Up after the Interview

22. Hiring Process Day Three Section Six: Skilled Interview Structure
Management
4 Hours
Section Six:
Skilled Interview
Structure
FG pages
Hiring Process
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Interview stages
Interview types
Prepare for interview

23. Face-to-Face Interview
Section Six:
Skilled Interview
FG pg 207
Hiring Process
First Contact
Phone Interview
Face-to-Face Interview
Tests
Reference Checks
Background Checks
Offer & Negotiation

24. Section Six: Skilled Interview Interview Stages Building Rapport
FG pg 212
Building Rapport
Introduction
Company History
Info about the position
Employer Questions
Behavioral
Contextual
Resume based
STAR method
Candidate Questions
Appropriate Questions
Follow-up
Closing
Ask for the job
Thank you

25. Day Three Section Six: Interview Skills Activities Activities Talent
Practice Answering Questions
Negative to Positive Reframing
Listening Self-assessment
Mock Interview
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26. Confidence
Section Seven:
Post-Interview Analysis
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27. Day Three Section Seven: Post-Interview Analysis Changes
Potential
Changes
Section Seven:
Post-Interview Analysis
Changes for this Section:
Full circle connection to personal assets
Verifying customization and planning are working
Find median salary information
Cost of living calculation
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28. Day Three Section Seven: Post-Interview Analysis Focus
Execution
Focus
Section Seven:
Post-Interview Analysis
What to focus on in this Section:
Continuous improvement
Refining your plan
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29. Day Three Section Seven: Post-Interview Analysis .5 Hour
Assurance
.5 Hour
Section Seven:
Post-Interview Analysis
FG pages 243 – 261
Section 7 Objectives:
Evaluate the Interview—Continuous Improvement
Evaluate Job Offers
Negotiate Job Offers
Communicate Your Decision to the Employer
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30. Day Three Section Seven: Post-Interview Analysis Activities Activities
Find Median Salary Information
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Cost of Living Calculation

31. Day Three Course Wrap: Summarizing Course
Revisit Participant Expectations
Remediate any last questions
Conclude the course energetically!
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Cost of Living Calculation

32. Department of Labor Employment Workshop
Thank you!
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Department of Labor Employment Workshop
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Cost of Living Calculation

33. Department of Labor
Employment Workshop Webinar