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The Job Search
LHow to Begin Your Job Search & What to Expect
ooking for a job can be overwhelming, especially job searching is also included at the end of this article e if you are a recently separated veteran who is just steps and the speci c services they reference are provided on now entering a civilian job market that is slowly the NM Workforce Connection website in detail Login to recovering from a major recession Searching for your account at www jobs state nm us for more information,
employment requires patience, work, and motivation from anyone As a veteran, you must also identify how your pre- vious military experience and skills translate to a civilian occupation and how you can successfully sell that experi- ence to a civilian employer who may or may not be familiar with military occupations and organization ere are many resources available to help you identify opportunities and move forward on your individual path Some resources are useful to anyone looking for a job, while others are speci c to the needs and issues facing recently separated veterans e following outlines 8 steps to take in searching and applying for jobs ese steps also discuss career exploration which is o en overlooked in the job search but is invaluable in helping you nd satisfying long-term employment with continued career growth opportunities A ow chart illus- trating the common steps taken in career exploration and
or visit your local NM Workforce Connection o ce and LVER/DVOP specialist
Step 1: Choosing Your Career or Occupation
e rst step to take in your job search is to choose your career and/or occupation You may think that this is an easy step or one that most people have already taken Choosing a career/occupation is really identifying what it is you want to do for a living is step can be very di cult for people of all ages and expertise, experience, and education levels is is probably the one step that requires you to delve deepest into your interests and priorities and think about what you’re looking for from your career in the long term
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