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5 What to do Shortly after Your Separation
New Mexico Workforce Connection Website –
Your No.1 career and job search resource . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transition Services Provided by Military Services . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Connecting With Your Resources – The VETS Program
New Mexico Workforce Connection O ces and LVER & DVOP Specialist Contact Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 The Job Search
Step 1: Choosing Your Career or Occupation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 2: Finding the Ideal Job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 3: Preparing Your Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 4: Writing Your Cover Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 5: Contacting Your References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 6: Preparing for the Interview and Interviewing . . . . . . . . . Step 7: Following Up with Employers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 8: Negotiating a Job O er. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Making Job Fairs Work for You
Get Prepared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . You’re at the Job Fair–Making Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Following Up With Your Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24 Transferring Your Skills
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34 A Snapshot – Businesses and Industries Actively Recruiting Vets
Federal, State or Local Employment — Your Best Bet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 What About the Private Sector?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
38 Employment Programs & Services
Veterans’ Transition Assistance Program (TAP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 VA Compensated Work erapy (CWT) Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) VetSuccess Program . . . . . . . . .39 Veterans’ Preference – Federal Hiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Veterans’ Preference – State of New Mexico Hiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Programs for Veteran Business Owners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Programs for Businesses Hiring Veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
44 Education Programs & Services
e Post-9/11 and Montgomery GI Bills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 e Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Veterans’ Education Assistance Program (VEAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Job Corps Demonstration Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 VA Work-Study Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 On- e-Job (OJT) & Apprenticeship Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
CREDITS:
Cover: Kirtland Air Force Base Thank you to:
Kirtland Air Force Base
Cannon Air Force Base
Horses For Heroes /Cowboy Up! Bill Armstrong,
Veterans’ Administration
New Mexico State Veterans’ Home
Photographs: iStock Photo, except where credited.
Design, photography research and production: franceswhitedesign.com
Published September 2012 by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
