Business programs military crosswalk (esgr)
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The document provides information to help civilian employers understand military resumes and translate military skills and experience to civilian jobs. It discusses researching military terminology, ranks, and avoiding discriminatory questions. Tables show unemployment rates for veterans. The rest outlines unique skills veterans possess, common translations of military terms and jobs to civilian equivalents, existing issues with translators, and exercises to directly correlate military and civilian jobs based on required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Business programs military crosswalk (esgr)
- 1. Business Programs Military Crosswalk Frank Alaniz Missouri Workforce Regional Liaison 1
- 2. How can I interpret military resumes to hire the best candidates? Research Most military resumes are filled to the brim with abbreviations and titles, which will be unfamiliar to most civilian hiring managers; take some time to research what these terms mean. Know the difference between the military ranks so you can hire great veteran candidates with transferable skills. Avoid discriminatory questions. While a vet may elaborate about their military experience be careful about probing too far. The veteran may feel you are trying to find out about hidden disabilities. 2
- 3. Unemployment Rates April 2012 April 2011 Change 2011 Current (+/-) Average All Veterans 7.1 7.7 -0.6 8.3 Gulf War 9.2 10.9 -1.7 12.1 12.4 Era II Gulf War 5.2 6.6 -1.4 7.0 Era I All Other 6.7 6.4 0.3 7.6 Veterans Non 7.6 8.5 -0.9 8.7 8.1 Veterans Age Male Female Overall 18-24 29.1 36.1 30.2% Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov, April 2012. 3
- 4. Veterans Offer a Unique Set of Skills Leadership Experience Strong Personal Integrity Ability to Work as a Team Member and Team Leader Performance under Pressure Possession of a Valid Security Clearance Strong Work Ethic Specialized Advanced Training & Technical Skills 4
- 5. Flexibility and Adaptability Discipline Attention to Detail Ability to Work Efficiently & Diligently in a Fast- Paced Environment Commitment to Excellence & History of Meeting Standards of Quality Ability to Conform to Rules and Structure Initiative & Self-Direction Respect for Procedures and Accountability Strong Sense of Health, Personal Safety, and Property Standards Ability to Give and Follow Directions 5
- 6. Hands-on Experience with Technology and Globalization Systematic Planning and Organizational Skills Accelerated Learning Curve with New Skills and Concepts Diversity in Action and Strong Interpersonal Skills Emphasis on Safety in the Workplace High Levels of Maturity and Responsibility Motivation, Dedication, and Professionalism Triumphant over Adversity Write Clearly and Concisely Work with Computers/Technology 6
- 7. Top Ten Skills Identified by Employers 1. Self-Discipline 2. Teamwork 3. Respect 4. Follow Detailed Orders 5. Confidence 6. Attention to Detail 7. Calm Under Stress 8. Readiness to Accept a Challenge 9. Meet Deadlines 10. Problem Solving Monster.Com Veterans Talent Index May 2012 7
- 8. Common Translation The military knows it as: Civilian employers will understand it as: NCOIC, Watch Captain, Supervisor, Manager, Coordinator Petty Officer of the Watch Division Head, Director, Senior Commander, Chief Manager Executive Officer (XO) Deputy Director, Assistant Manager Analyst (or Senior Analyst if Action Officer (AO) applicable) TDY/TAD Business travel PCS Relocation OER/NCOER Performance Appraisal MOS/MOC Career Field Commanded Supervised, Directed 8
- 9. Common Terms Mission Responsibility, Task, Objective, Job Combat/War Hazardous conditions, Conflict Headquarters Headquarters, Corporate Office Subordinates Employees, Co-workers Employees, Co-workers, Colleagues, Service members Personnel, Individuals Security Clearance Security Clearance Military Personnel Office (MILPO) Personnel Office, Human Resources Personnel Action Center (PAC) Regulations Guidance, Policy, Instructions Reconnaissance Data Collection, Survey, Analysis Organizational Structure, TDA/MTOE Material Resources, Manpower 9
- 10. Job Titles Commander Director or Senior Manager Field Grade Officer Executive or Manager Company Grade Officer Operations Manager or Section Manager Warrant Officer Technical Manager /Specialist/Department Manager Senior NCOs First-Line Supervisor Sergeant Major Senior Advisor First Sergeant Personnel Supervisor Squad Leader Team Leader/Team Chief Supply Sergeant Supply Manager/Logistics Manager Operations NCO Operations Supervisor Platoon Sergeant Supervisor/ Instructor/Trainer 10
- 11. Training Terms Basic Training = Basics Skills Course Advanced Individual Training (AIT) = Advanced Skills Course (mention career field) Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) = Basic Leadership and Management Development Course Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course (BNOC) = Intermediate Leadership and Management Development Course Advanced Non-Commissioned Officers Course (ANOC) = Advanced Leadership and Management Development Course Officer Advanced Course (OAC) = Entry Level Officer Training Course Combined Arms Staff College = Senior Managerial Leadership School Command and Staff College = Senior Leaders Program War College = Executive Leadership School Ref: Janet Farley author of The Military-to-Civilian Career Transition Guide 11
- 12. Existing Skill Translators Fall Short A more effective approach to skill translation would recognize that even a junior infantryman has typically obtained a set of skills and experiences through his military service, and these skills directly correspond to the skills required for many civilian jobs, including: The ability to plan and execute tasks in high-stress, unstructured, frequently changing environments; Demonstrated commitment to safety; Dynamic risk management skills; Experience securing, using and maintaining equipment worth several million dollars; Proven effectiveness completing complicated tasks and solving problems independently and in groups; and Communication skills effective at various levels of the organization. 12
- 13. Existing Skill Translators Fall Short The value of the information provided by skill translators varies for different occupations. For example, a translation for another common Army occupation, 25B information systems operator- analyst, indicates that this occupation is transferable directly into the rapidly growing computer industry and provides a wealth of information and results on pursuing a career after the military. Although civilian employment in this field may require additional training and certification, the 25B MOS establishes a base knowledge of computer technology. Most online MOS translator produces links to occupational profiles and potential certifications a soldier may possess. 13
- 14. Correlating Military Jobs to Civilian Jobs The military has over 7,000 jobs across more than 100 functional areas. The vast majority of these jobs have a direct civilian job equivalent. Understanding the job design and the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) required for each function within your own organization is the starting point for the process of identifying the closest military equivalent. The following exercise translates military skills to roles within your business. Many organizations make it a regular practice to formally correlate the KSAs for each job to MOS and to brief anyone who could be a part of the interview team before they meet with a military applicant. This process also facilitates job redesign if job sharing, transfers, relocations or flexibility needs arise. 14
- 15. Military Skills Crosswalk http://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/skills-translator/ 15
- 16. Search Process 16
- 17. Military Skills Translation 17
- 18. No Match Found 18
- 19. Relative Experience Match 19
- 20. Business Translation Portal 20
- 21. Skills Match vs. Service 21
- 22. Equivalent Civilian Openings 22
- 23. Recommendations for Employers Understand Basic Military Culture Use Military Language in Job Descriptions Make Your Job Description Specific Add a MOS/MOC to your Job Requisitions 23
- 24. Questions? SLATEMCC @SLATE_MCC SLATEMCC & & MoEcoDevo @MoEcoDevo Special thanks and appreciation to Cheryl Wilkinson, Missouri ESGR Area 3 Chair for her hard work and dedication to this project. 24