1. January 2019

2. MOC Crosswalk
Documents
Outcome
Competencies
Learning Objectives

3. What Type of Jobseeker are You?

4. Crosswalk Process

5. Gap Analysis

6. Hard vs. Soft Skills
Hard Skills - specific, teachable knowledge and abilities that can be defined and measured Examples: software applications, language, typing, operating machinery
Soft Skills – less defined, interpersonal skills
Examples: leadership, team building, communication, problem solving

7. Purpose of VMET Helps members prepare resume
Translates military terminology and training into civilian terms
Establishes capabilities with prospective employers
Assists in applying to college or vocational institutes
Lists military job experience and training history
Recommends college credit information
Suggests related certification and licensure
Provides civilian equivalent job titles

8. VMET: Experience History
Title and Code
Duty: Current position
Dates of Experience
Occupation Description
Related Civilian Occupations, O*NET, and DOT Occupation Code

9. VMET: Training History
Training Dates, Course Number and Length
Course Description according to ACE
Credit recommendation from ACE

10. ESS: Employee Summary Sheet (USCG)
Lists all job held to include job titles
Rank history
Position history
Education
TMT history
Direct Access Courses
Training
Tests
Competencies
Board/Memberships
Medals and Awards

11. JST

12. CCAF

13. CG 4082 (USCG) List of all trainings completed
Can supplement the JST and be used to boost the education and training section in GAP Analysis and on a resume

14. Credentialing Credentials
Apprenticeship
Licensure
Certification
Credentials
May be required by law or an employer for employment
Leads to higher pay or improves promotion potential
Demonstrates transferability of military skills and relevance in the civilian workforce

15. Types of Credentials

16. Gap Analysis Activity Where am I now?
Use the VMET, JST, Credentialing, Professional Evaluations, and COOL websites to find the following information:
Experience and Skill
Education and Training
Credentials (license, certifications, apprentices)
Complete the “Where am I now?” section of the Gap Analysis.

17. O*NET Interest Profiler

18. My Next Move for Veterans

19. Gap Analysis Activity Where am I going?
Use the O*NET Interest Profiler and My Next Move for Veterans to find the following information:
Experience and Skill
Education and Training
Credentials (license, certifications, apprentices)
Complete the “Where am I going?” section of the Gap Analysis.

20. Influences on Career Selection
Geographic Location
Labor Market Information (LMI)
Determine your potential priorities:
Pursuing a location without your desired profession
Pursuing your profession regardless of location
Identifying an alternative profession because of your selected location
LMI can help you:
Understand today’s complex workforce
Explore civilian occupations based on employment levels and trends
Make informed career decisions
Research/Explore geographic locations:
Cost of living and housing
Relocation costs
Family relocation
Reserve Component – continuum of service
Research/Explore:
National, state, and local employment statistics, job forecasts, wages, and demographics
A military skills translator to identify a civilian occupation
LMI data and compare geographic areas

21. Influences on Career Selection

22. Gap Analysis Activity Labor Market Information (LMI)
Use O*NET and My Next Move for Veterans to find the following information:
Location
Salary
Job Outlook
Complete the Part B: LMI section of the Gap Analysis.

23. Gap Analysis Activity Document the Gap
Analyze your findings under “Where am I now?” and compare to “Where am I going?”
Fill in the “What do I need to fill the gap?”
Experience and Skill
Education and Training
Credentials (license, certifications, apprentices)
Examine Part B: Final Analysis
Is this a good job/career to pursue?

24. Summary
Department of Labor Employment Workshop (DOLEW) will help you further explore aspects to consider.
Note alterations to your track selection.
Identify and pursue next steps in your transition process.
Contact your local personnel office for accuracy of your official military record.

25. Wrap Up Don’t forget to: Update ITP:
Block 1- Section II: A & B; Section III: A&B
Complete the Transition GPS Participant Assessment for the MOC Crosswalk