Career Work Focus

January 2012 http://career-advice.monster.com

New Year Career Resolutions

Pay Attention in Class Treat every workday like a school day. Be sure you learn something and use it to make yourself more productive. It doesn't have to relate to your skills set. It may be as simple as understanding how to work with specific peers or emotional intelligence. Take mental notes. Don't sleepwalk through the day. Look for the Next Rung You need to excel at your job. This is how you gain credibility. But understanding your next step is key to career happiness. Career pathing is critical to remaining engaged on the job. Schedule discussions with your manager to get clarity on the next challenge. If you don't get it on your team or in your company, it may be time to look elsewhere. Understand Company Goals Make sure you understand how your job contributes to your company's business objectives. Are you in a revenue-generating role? A brand-awareness role? Is your mission to delight the customer? Knowing how your job fits into the big picture will give you inspiration and a sense of accomplishment -- and will help you understand your job's impact. Be Ethical Bring integrity to your job. Whether you're running the company or cleaning its bathrooms, be honest in all you do. Don't call in sick just to get a day off - that's stealing. Put in an honest day's work. Be accountable. If you're working remotely, be sure you are. Do what you say you're going to do. Honesty and reliability mean a lot to your manager. Stay Fit OK, this was probably on your last New Year's resolutions list, but that's because it's so important. Try to break a sweat for 20 minutes, three days a week. Go for a walk at lunch. Join a gym. Lift weights. A healthy body makes a healthy mind. Exercising increases blood flow to the brain and gives you ideas. You'll be more productive at work, and best of all, you'll feel better. Stretch Your Role Occasionally think how you can go above and beyond. Are there projects outside your defined role you could help with? Be proactive; ask to join. Come up with your own ideas, and work with your manager to implement them. If you're a hamster, step off the wheel and poke your head out of the cage. Stretch a little. This won't go unnoticed. Manage Up Make sure you and your manager are in firm agreement on what you're doing. Be proactive and get on his calendar to ensure you're meeting or exceeding expectations. Don't assume he's paying close attention. There are bad managers. If there's a disconnect between what you're doing and what your manager wants, you're partly to blame. Don't wait until review time. Manage Across Even if you work primarily alone, be sure to make time to understand your peers' roles and how they go about their jobs. Show an interest. Don't just choose a few friends and become part of a clique. High school is over. You never know when you may need people -- or be reporting to them. Communicate Don't leave people waiting for answers. If you're in an email environment, return emails promptly. Let people know what you're doing. If you're working on a project, always ask yourself who needs to know about it, then tell them. Talk to people; give them a heads up. And when someone helps you out, be sure to thank him. It's amazing this even needs to be on a list, but bad communicators abound. Don't be one of them. Make Time for Play Have fun. Work hard, but smile while you're doing it. No one likes a grump. Approach each day with a positive spirit and stay loose. Enjoy your family and friends as well. Make time for them -- and you. It's called work-life balance. All work and no play makes life a chore.

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Army Community Services Army Employment Readiness Program Internet Resource Guide
VMET (DD Form 2586) ACAP Home Page Veterans Administration DoD Transportal COOL (Credentialing Opportunities On-Line) MOS Descriptions Military Transition to Civilian DOD Job Search

www.dmdc.osd.mil/vmet www.acap.army.mil www.va.gov www.dodtransportal.org www.armyeducation.army.mil/cool/ www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/ p611_21.pdf turbotap.org www.dod.jobsearch.org www.bls.gov/oco www.acinet.org/acinet www.salary.com www.collegenet.com www.chambers-online.com
Realtor.com Stats.bls.gov

Access your Vmet form on-line Info and contact for personnel transitioning and processing worldwide. Extensive info on VA benefits; application forms DoD website for transitioning service members Mil exp & training used to meet vocational credentialing requirements 950+page PDF file detailing MOS duties & descriptions

Military to civilian employment assistance

Links to government and commercial jobs

Career & Relocation Research

Occupational Outlook book CareerInfoNet Salary.com CollegeNET Chambers of Commerce Realtor.com Bureau of Labor Statistics 555-1212 Statistical info on job trends, salaries, cost of living, etc. Info on occupational tends, requirements, salaries, etc. Salary comparisons by occupation & region Click College Search for links to home pages Links to worldwide chambers of commerce Official site of National Association of Realtors Cost of living and home costs for the US Helps locate phone numbers

www.555-1212.com

Miscellaneous Job Search Sites

Americas Job Exchange Army& Air Force Exchange Craigslist Naf Jobs Hawaii Jobs Americans Job Bank Military.com MilitaryHire.com VetJobs.com DefenseLink Monster Board Headhunter/Careerbuilder Job-Hunt.org Hot Jobs The Riley Guide FlipDog Green to Gray LatPro Truecareers www.americasjobexchange.com www.aafes.com

www.honolulu.craigslist.org
www.nafjobs.com

www.hawaiijobsondemand.com www.ajb.dni.us
Military.com/careers MOS to civilian job translations; job search links Hiring network for prior military service members VFW-sponsored employment assistance site Links to civilian job opportunities with DoD 800,00+/- job listings Mega Job Search site Good job search guidance & specialized links Yahoos job search assistance site No-nonsense listings of employment opportunities Job database with easy-to-maneuver interface Career transition for ex-military, job fairs listing Specialized in jobs for Spanish speakers Government contractors international job opportunities

www.militaryhire.com www.vetjobs.com www.defenselink.mil www.monster.com www.headhunter.net

www.Job-hunt.org Hotjobs.yahoo.com

www.rileyguide.com www.flipdog.com www.greentogray.com www.latpro.com www.truecareers.com

Cool Jobs Job Monkey Mil. Overseas Recruiting Military Stars DODDS System Insurance Jobs Military Spouse Resources Military Spouse Career Net Womens Business Center Overseas Jobs Spouse Job Search Lingual Jobs

www.cooljobs.com www.jobmonkey.com www.morejobs.net www.militarystars.com www.dodea.edu/ www.4ijc.com www.milspouse.org www.mscn.org www.onlinewbc.gov www.overseasjobs.com
www.militaryspousejobsearch.org

Everything from Bodyguard to River Rafting Guide More cool jobs; check out Job Hunting Tools link Info on bi-annual job fairs in USAREUR, etc. The cure for the common Job Fair Jobs with DODDS System Jobs with Insurance companies Helpful info for military spouses Online resources, support groups etc. Online womens business center International job opportunities

www.lingojobs.com

Bi-lingual jobs throughout the world

Job Search Sites for Specific Vocational Areas

Automotive Tech Auto Jobs Aviation Employment Transportation jobs Intelligence Careers Law Enforcement Jobs Law Enforcement Jobs MedHunters.com Jobs in Logistics Techies.com Automotivetechs.com Job bulletin board & info for automotive careers Extensive listing of automobile-related jobs Employment site specializing in aviation jobs Job bank & applications for professional drivers Careers for analysts, engineers, linguist, etc. Resource site for law enforcement jobs Employment support for law enforcers U.S. & international jobs in all medical specialties Americas largest logistics career board Commercial database of technological jobs

www.autojobs.com www.aviationemployment.com www.1800drivers.com www.intelligencecareers.com www.lawenforcementjobs.com www.911hotjobs.com www.medhunters.com www.jobsinlogistic.com www.techies.com

Government Contractors
Dellew Corporation Brown & Root Lockheed Martin Mantech Raytheon SAIC Vinnell www.dellew.com

www.halliburton.com www.kbrjobs.com www.lockheedmartin.com www.mantech.com www.raytheon.com www.saic.com

www.vinnellarabia.net Variety of jobs supporting DoD A subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Corporation

Booz Allen & Hamilton AT&T BAE Systems Computer Service Corp

www.boozallen.com/careers www.att.net www.baesystems.com

www.csc.com

Jobs throughout world supporting DoD

Serco Choctaw Mang Services Enterprise Sikorsky Boeing Bell Helicopter North Grumman Corporation CACI International Defense Support Services Teksystems Inc Camber Corporation Chenega Advanced Solutions & Engineering LLC Pacific Misscle Range Facility TMI Management Systems Inc Ventura Technology Army Hawaii Family Housing Doyen Security Wackenhut Corporation General Dynamics Infomation Technology

www.serco.-na.com www.cmse.net www.sikorsky.com www.boeing.com www.bellhelicopter.com

www.generaldynamics.com www.caci.com

www.ds2.com www.teksystems.com www.camber.com www.case-llc.com www.pmrf.navy.mil www.tmimgt.com www.venturatechnology.net www.armyhawaiifamilyhousing.com www.doyen.com www.g4s.com/usw www.gdit.com

Federal Government Jobs

Office of Personnel Mtg. Army Civilian Personnel The Job Page Fed. Job Classifications Fedworld Everett Kelly Associates, Inc. Helmets to Hardhats Military Employment Leaders Military Placement Specialist Military Candidates Inc Commissaries Federal Bureau of Prisons FedJobs Tripler Army Medical Center Veterans Employment and Training Service

www.usajobs.opm.gov www.cpol.army.mil/employment/ www.thejobpage.gov www.opm.gov/fedclass/html/ gsseries.htm www.fedworld.gov/jobs/ jobsearch.html www.everettkelly.com www.helmetstohardhats.com www.militaryexits.com www.leadersinc.com www.jobsforexmilitary.com www.militarycandidates.com
www.commissaries.com www.bop.gov www.fedjobs.com www.tamc.amedd.army.mil www.dol.gov/vets/welcome.html

U.S. governments official site for job postings U.S. Army civilian employment opportunities Great links to government job banks & agencies Job descriptions/classifications for Resumix online Additional listing of federal jobs

Jobs and Recruitment