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November 23 - December 13, 2015 7 Working Veterans l WorkingWorld.com e San Fernando Valley Veterans Employment Committee Presents: Operation Holiday In appreciation of the men and women who have served this great country, we would like to invite you and your family to our Operation Holiday event. December 10, 2015 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. 16111 Plummer Street Bldg. 22 North Hills, CA 91343 Free food, music, door prizes and Veteran Resources! MUST RSVP, as space is limited! To RSVP or for more information, contact: Mina Creswell Email: mina.creswell@chartercollege.edu Cell (775) 685-6309 • O ce (661) 347-7658 SUPPORT OUR TROOPS e San Fernando Valley Veterans Employment Committee would like to thank the following sponsors: Chase Bank California Employment Development Department Charter College e Valley Economic Alliance CAREER TRAINING Montgomery GI Bill do not take advantage of the $30,000.00 available to them to pursue higher education within the allotted 8 years following their separation. Ensure you utilize your earned benefits to evolve your skill set." • NETWORK: As Veterans prepare to network their way to a civilian career, Boyd stresses the importance of connecting within your community. "Equip yourself with as many options as possible. Take advantage of the many free services that are available to recently separated service members including military placement firms, military job boards and military job fairs." Additionally, offers Boyd, "Don't be afraid to network on your own to find a military connection—the Veterans of Foreign Wars and military associations, such as Marine Corps Association & Foundation, Association of the United States Army and the Military Officers Association of America, are great places to start." • CONTACT: "Consider contacting a staffing company, such as Ultimate Staffing Services or Ledgent Accounting & Finance, to assist with your job search and transition," recommends Boyd. Additionally, he offers, "Many staffing companies provide complimentary resume tips and preparation assistance to aid you in the interview process." • EXAMINE: As service members look to transition into the civilian sector, a new type of social examination can exist for job seekers. Boyd cautions, "Realize that the job search process may invite a new type of social scrutiny from your perspective employer. Ensure that you have both a professional email address and phone message while also reviewing your social media networking sites for any language or content that could be classified as 'inappropriate.'" • MOBILIZE: Boyd advises how to use your military move, strategically. "For those veterans with a family, don't automatically use your military move to return to your home town. A huge advantage for the military-experienced job seeker is that many times, their military move can pay for the relocation to the city of their new job. While many companies might have to pay for a civilian to relocate, this could be the leg up that you need!" • SELECT: "Don't settle," cautions Boyd. "Ensure the job you take is the job you WANT. Take your time and thoroughly investigate all of your options until you are sure you've found the 'right' fit for you," he continues. "Accepting an offer for a job you're not really excited about is a surefire way to ensure you'll be repeating the whole job search process earlier than you wish." • STRATEGIZE: As you embark on this next stage of your career, Boyd recommends, "Never forget that Veterans make up a very small and elite group of Americans who in most cases have overcome much greater obstacles than a job search—this is just another 'mission' so plan accordingly, use team work, ask for help when needed, and you will succeed in transcending your objective. Best of luck!".