This is the slide presentation from the Wounded Warrior Mentor Program's Mentor Job Search Training session held on Jan. 28, 2012.

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Mentor Program
The Wounded Warrior
Mentor Program
Carl Savino
Carl @CorporateGray.com
Karin Durkee
Karin@CorporateGray.com
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Mentor Program
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5. The Wounded Warrior
Internet Tools
Mentor Program
Wounded Warrior Mentor Program
www.wpwoundedwarriormentorprogram.com
Job Fairs
Job Opportunities
Job/Training Programs
Job Websites
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More Internet Tools
Mentor Program
Military.com
Veteran Career Network
benefits.military.com/vcn/search.do
Search for fellow
veterans to connect
with
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More Internet Tools
Mentor Program
TurboTap.org
Tools and Resources
Job Search Tools
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More Internet Tools
Mentor Program
Local Veteran Employment Representative LVER/DVOP Locator
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program dvoplverlocator.nvti.ucdenver.edu/default.aspx
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More Internet Tools
Mentor Program
Search by
location, company
or job title
Veterans.jobs
Search by
occupation
code or title
Also lists many Career Resources
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More Internet Tools
Mentor Program
Search for careers My Next Move for Veterans
www.mynextmove.org/vets
Interest
Survey
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More Internet Tools
Mentor Program
Wounded Warrior Project
Warriors to Work
www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs
/warriors-to-work.aspx
Partners with CareerBuilder.com for their job bank for Wounded Warriors
To access, register with the WWP Alumni or Family Support program
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More Internet Tools
Mentor Program
Virtual TAP
www.virtualtap.org
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More Internet Tools
Mentor Program
National Resource Directory
-Employment
www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/
employment
Transition information
Support & information
for wounded warriors
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Mentor Program
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Mentor Program
Make connections/build your network
Connect with military colleagues, company
recruiters, industry leaders
Find job listings
Research companies/employers
Build a personal brand
Recruiters are using it!
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Mentor Program
To sign up: www.Linkedin.com
Help center: https://help.linkedin.com
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Mentor Program
Create an account on Linkedin
Assist your wounded warrior in creating
an account
Build complete profiles on both accounts
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Mentor Program
Headline
Fill out Employment
& Education
completely
Get recommendations
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Mentor Program
Customize your profile URL
Add Sections
Summary box is your
personal elevator pitch
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Mentor Program
Carefully craft your Summary and Specialties
Use keywords in the descriptions
Emphasize your transferable skills
Self-discipline
Dedication
Leadership
Teamwork
Technical Training
Strong work ethic
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Mentor Program
Import
email
contacts
People You May Know
Add Connections
Search for Colleagues (current and past)
Search for Classmates (where they work, live, what they do)
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Mentor Program
Use the Search Box to find…
‘People’ (recruiters, employees)
‘Updates’ (see what your connections are doing)
‘Jobs’ (job listings)
‘Companies’ (research before you meet with
them)
‘Groups’ (join groups!)
Use Advanced Searches for filters
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Mentor Program
Results
Current Search for
Company
people by
Company
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Mentor Program
Industry:
Logistics
Use Past
Company
filter to
find fellow
veterans
Past Company:
US Army
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Mentor Program
Home
Jobs You May Be
Interested In
Groups You May Like
Companies You May
Want to Follow
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Mentor Program
Jobs
Jobs You May Be Interested In
Based on your profile and keywords
Browse the suggestions
Search for job listings – use advanced filters
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Jobs
Save, share, and apply for jobs
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Mentor Program
Groups
Groups You May Like
Join and participate in groups in your industry
Check the ‘Jobs’ section of most groups
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Mentor Program
Search Groups Groups
Search Groups for the
Wounded Warrior Mentor Program Group
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Mentor Program
Groups
Click on ‘Join Group’
Wounded Warrior Mentor Program Group
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Mentor Program
Groups
Click on ‘Jobs’ tab to view Job Discussions
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Mentor Program
Groups
Join WWMP Mentors subgroup
Send a message that you are a mentor
with the program
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Mentor Program
Group Search:
“electronics Groups
technician”
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Mentor Program
Group Search:
“hire veterans”
Groups
Job Search Groups for Veterans
HireVets, Veterans2Work, Hire Military, Veteran,
Veterans Hired, Veteran Job Opportunities…
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Search on keywords to find profiles
Research those profiles
See what jobs they’ve held
See what education they’ve completed
See what groups they’ve joined
Reach out to new connections
Look for the Openlink badge
(more open to being contacted)
See if you have something in common
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Skills
Research ‘Skills’ under the ‘More’ tab
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Skills
Related skills
Related Companies
People Jobs
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Mentor Program
Upgrade
Upgrade to a Job Seeker account
Add a Job Seeker Badge to your profile
Get detailed salary information on jobs
Move to the top of the list as a Featured Applicant
Contact people directly with inmail
Get full list of who’s viewed your profile
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