1. Effects of Changing Careers
Element I
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2. The purpose of this activity: Sponsors are to understand that while Sponsees ”may have all the pieces” they may not be able to form a coherent picture. That is where the sponsor is able to help.

3. Purpose Identify type of job-seeker
Develop awareness of the possible effects of career change
Learn coping mechanisms
Identify resources

4. What Type of Jobseeker are You?
Transitioning Specialist
Transitioning Generalist
Career Switcher
Undecided
Multi-Tracker

5. Career Transition Concerns
Loss of Rank/Respect
Identity
Starting Over
Pay
Culture
Stress Indicators
Irritable
Desire to seclude
Sleep patterns
Fatigue

6. Surround Yourself with Positivity
Coping Techniques
Breathe/Meditate
Eat Well/Drink Water
Listen to Music
Exercise
Surround Yourself with Positivity
Be Flexible
Maintain a Schedule
Acknowledge/Accept Feelings
Let Friends be Friends
Take Breaks

7. Resources Fleet & Family Support Center Military OneSource Chaplain
FERP
AHE
Boots to Business
CEPT
Syracuse University
Veteran Career Transition Program
Hire Our Heroes
Military OneSource
Chaplain
Behavioral Health
Navy College
Career One Stop
BLS.gov/OOH
O-Net
Mentors

8. Pop Quiz What type of job seeker looks for a job based on soft skills?
Transitioning Generalist
What program, through Syracuse University, can a TSM use to obtain different program certificates and/or trainings?
Veteran Career Transition Program
What are two concerns a TSM may have about changing careers?
Identity, loss of rank/respect, pay, culture, etc.
Which optional DOL track identifies a TSM’s aptitudes, occupational interests, and work values?
Career Exploration & Planning Track
T/F: Family members are encouraged to be involved with the process?
True

9. Questions