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OFFICER BRANCH NEWS (CONT'D)
CAREER COUNSELING Be filling. This is of particular importance with
I strongly encourage you to reach out to me at command positions.
any time IOT schedule a career counseling
6. If a unit asks you to provide a screenshot
session. I remain flexible and I am happy to of your preferences, do not provide and reach
answer questions via email, TEAMS, or over out to me at the conclusion of that interview.
the phone. Honestly, the most convenient way
to speak with you about your career is a brief If you experience such situations mentioned
email followed by a phone call so I can have above, please reach out to me for assistance.
time to review your file and be better prepared
to provide you the best guidance, options and The marketplace is an incredible opportunity to
control your career. Take advantage of this
answers to your questions. The sooner you
reach out the better. opportunity. If you do not actively participate,
yo u will not have a voice in your next
CPT MARKETPLACE assignment. We are here to support you and
answer any questions you may have.
The marketplace for the 24-02 PCS cycle will
open 29 September 2023 and close 13 Ensure your AIM2 resume is updated prior to
November. marketplace opening. The AIM2 resume is an
If you are participating in this marketplace, you ou tstanding vehicle to provide additional
information about yourself and your career
have already been notified. If you think you are accomplishments that are not reflected within
supposed to be in this market, you need to an OER. You are competing in an open
contact me directly. marketplace, so put your best self forward. You
The Finance and Comptroller branch culture is never know who will read your resume, so
insure it is grammatically correct and free of
changing, and this is the first market that you
will really feel the change. With all FMSUs errors.
deactivated by the end of this calendar year,
The interview process birthed by the
the FC BN will be the highest priority fill. marketplace has proven to be a critical and
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT useful tool for officers and units alike. It allows
for both parties to determine who may be the
1. Units “should” not ask you for OERs; best fit. Ensure you are prepared for any
you can provide if you choose too. However, interview opportunities and/or reach out to
units should not even state or ask “if you units you are interested in. You are your best
would like, you can send your OER.” ad vocate in pursuing and securing your next
assignment. Rehearsals are not just for training
2. Branch will not share any information to events, take the time to prepare some
the officer or the unit IRT preference
responses about yourself. Be brief be brilliant
placement. Do not ask.
be gone!
3. Get involved with the market early and
Finally, the term “1 to 1” match is no longer
often. There can be weekly changes as the applicable as the term “market preference” is
marketplace evolves.
preferred. Regardless, you should not be
4. If you contact a unit IRT a position and required to reveal your specific market
the unit is unresponsive, reach out to me and I preferences to potential units with whom you
will attempt to close the loop with the account interview.
manager. Be reasonable with the time allowed
for a unit to respond. As the marketplace continues to improve, I
would ask for any feedback IRT your experience
5. During your discussions with the unit; be with the system. You can contact me at the
honest, be upfront and know your career email address below.
path/plan. Ask the unit about the specific
position you are expecting to fill. Ensure the
position described is the position you will
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