Transition Assistance Offices
You might be reluctant to start your transition because you dread the thought of finding a
job. Career changes are, however, a common part of American life. Most people change
careers at least three times in their lives.
Transition Assistance Offices have programs and counselors to assist you and your family
members in seeking employment in government and the private sector. Examples of some
employment assistance services available at your Transition Assistance Office are listed
below:
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Counseling: The Transition staff provides individual career development
counseling, comprehensive assessment of employment skills, and identification of employment
opportunities.
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Services: Transition Assistance Offices offer computerized listings of jobs,
career workshops, and training opportunities, as well as automated resume writing. Many
Transition Assistance Offices also provide access to a mini-reference library, word processing, and
copying equipment to assist in job search preparation.
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Job banks: Job banks provide information and referrals on temporary, permanent,
part-time, and full-time positions in the federal, State, and private sectors. Separating
service members are strongly encouraged to start their job search by using the following websites:
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http://www.TurboTAP.org – look for job banks/boards under the
employment hub
- DoD Transportal at
http://www.dodtransportal.org/
- Transition Bulletin Board at
http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/ot
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http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
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http://www.go-defense.com/
Whatever you do, start by putting your resume online in the Department of Labor’s job bank under
the DoD Job Search Website.
Employers who are registered with the Department of Labor’s job bank and looking to hire former
military personnel go to this website to search for resumes.
You can also visit these websites for more employment assistance:
http://www.careeronestop.org
Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) website
www.acap.army.mil
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The DoD offers Service members the opportunity to take free “Career Assessment”
questionnaires designed to help you determine the career that best fits your skills and
interests. Contact your Education Service Office or Navy College to learn how you can take
advantage of this great opportunity.
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Workshops and seminars: A variety of workshops and seminars are available through
your Transition Assistance Office to help you and your spouse become more competitive in the job
market. Topics include enhancing job search skills, goal setting, and preparation of standard
and optional forms for federal civil service employment, resumes, and interviewing
techniques. One of the most popular job-hunting workshops is sponsored by the Department of
Labor. Their 2 ½ day Transition Assistance Employment Workshop is one component of the overall
Transition Assistance Program (TAP). You can sign up for this important workshop through your
Transition/ACAP Office, or through your Command Career Counselor.
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Training: Some locations offer occupational skills training for those seeking
entry-level classes in typing, word processing, and data entry. In addition you’ll find
helpful articles about writing resumes, dressing for success, interviewing techniques, and how to
work a job fair at
http://www.military.com/careers
