Orland Park to co-host veterans employment seminar
Chicago TribuneJul 25, 2017
The seminar will take place at the village's Cultural Center,
Co-sponsored by the village and
The seminar includes transition assistance, resume preparation, company research, networking and interviewing skills, and employer introductions. Those who complete the five-day seminar will attend a mini graduation ceremony and hiring fair.
"I have first-hand knowledge about the challenges of transitioning out of the military,"
Operation: Job Ready Veterans works to prepare service members, veterans, military spouses, dependents and caregivers for entry into the workforce.
"Many veterans are struggling with the transition from military to civilian life. We spend the first day honing in on what their transitional issues are,"
The seminar includes resume writing, which focuses on translating what veterans did in the service into civilian speak, and re-wording resumes to meet job market standards. Veterans are welcome to bring their resumes, but are not required to have one as they will create one during the seminar.
Attendeees also will learn how to network, interview, and give a 30-second elevator speech on themselves. Tansel noted that many veterans are used to speaking about their service from a group perspective and will not talk about themselves. Veterans will be asked to prepare and rehearse their speech so that they become comfortable talking about themselves and what they can offer a company.
The program has seen 83 percent of graduates get hired within a month of the class and 90 percent retain their jobs, according to the release. Tansel said it is not uncommon for veterans interviewing at the seminar's mini job fair to get an offer to come in for an interview or to get a job offer immediately following the graduation.
Those interested in attending the seminar need to register by noon
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