Military Spouses Want Federal Careers Too

Military Spouses Want Federal Careers TooMilitary Spouses Want Federal Careers TooMilitary Spouses Want Federal Careers Too Photo Caption Stars are Lined Up for Military Spouse class, Army Community Services, Ft. Rucker, Alabama Mike Kozlowski, Employment Readiness ManagerBobbi Rossiter, MAS, Program ManagerTen Steps to a Federal Job, June 7, 2018MILITARY SPOUSES WANT FEDERAL CAREERS TOO just like the transitioning military For the transitioning military, the US government jobs are the MOST FAVORED. WELL, the spouses want this too. Especially since the US government jobs are the MOST prevalent on every military base in the world. They also want career stability and opportunities for solid positions at various bases as they travel through their spouses military careers AND following their spouses retirement or separation This is the time to get going with a federal job search, while they are on PCS Orders and their spouse is still Active DutyMilitarySpouseAppreciationDay milspou se MilitaryAppreciationMonthOur new curriculum, Stars are Lined Up for Military Spouses, emphasizes the features and benefits of a federal career and the federal resume.Possibility of a federal position at each military baseTransparent opportunities for promotions and step increase for salaryFamily-friendly, flexibility and GREAT leave policies for family responsibilitiesTraining and career development for career growthInteresting mission to support warfighter (their spouse) needs Thats really cool They will be in the same business actuallyMILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION MONTH FEDERAL JOB TRAININGMore than 400 spouses were reached with our easy-to-understand and empowering GET A FEDERAL JOB CURRICULUM. I spent Military Spouse Month teaching the STARS are Lined Up for Military Spouses on USAJOBS program at Joint Base Myers-Henderson Hall, VA Ft. Rucker, AL and 3 webinars.DOUBLE-HEADER AT ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICES, FT. RUCKER, ALTEN STEPS TO A FEDERAL JOB ANDSTARS ARE LINED UP FOR MILTIARY SPOUSESThe best way to teach federal job search is the combination curriculum. In the morning, Mike Kozlowski, Employment Program Manager and a Certified Ten Steps trainer on Ft. Rucker, provided a 4-hour Ten Steps to a Federal Job workshop. The Ten Steps walked through the hiring process for 30 transitioning service members and military spouses. In the afternoon I taught a version of the Tips for Military Spouses Seeking Federal Jobs workshop. It was so rewarding to see the light bulbs and Ah-ha moments of the 17 spouses that came back for that session.OVERALL LESSONS LEARNED BY SPOUSES ABOUT FEDERAL JOB SEARCHMilitary spouses rely, in large part, on other military spouses to find direction through the maze of resources. Thats both good and schwimmbad since so many of the spouses that came through my workshops had gaping holes in their understanding of how federal jobs work, and what they needed to do to navigate their way into these positions.80% of the spouses in attendance had NEVER heard of E.O. 13473. Only 6% knew how to use the EO for federal job search and had managed to do so. The others were just thoroughly confused as to what to do with this preference that they had heard about.Understanding the Requirements and Specialized Experience in the USAJOBS announcement. A common theme was that the spouses didnt know how to use or feature education in the federal resume. My answer was always one of those light-bulb-inducing moments put your education as a USAJOBS resume job block and not just as a mere mention. Thats a game-changing move for the resume. FEATURING education, instead of MENTIONING education.LIVE USAJOBS Demonstration on how to find the military spouse federal job announcements In the Ft. Rucker class, I demonstrated how to find the military spouse widget on the federal employee announcements. And I explained WHY the federal employee announcements were different than the US Citizen announcements. We found keywords, KSAs and One year Specia lized Experience language. ALL important for the federal resume match.STARS WEBINAR COURSE LESSONS LEARNEDAwareness of Military Spouse Preference as an avenue for obtaining federal jobs thanks to E.O. 13473 and the new executive buchungUnderstanding of the best possible federal resume the Outline Format resumeKnowledge of the types of USAJOBS announcements that are good for military spousesEncouragement to apply for federal positions because these positions are GREAT for military spouses during their service members military careerMOST IMPORTANT TAKE-AWAYSMilitary Spouse Preference no longer has a two-year limit, even though some government websites havent updated that information (including OPM and USAJOBS)Military spouses have their own special hiring path for federal jobs, EO 13473.There are positions in the government that dont require more than a high school diploma. The 0301 series was a big hit.PRACTICE applying for federal jobs on USAJOBS. It takes practice to get familiar and comfortable with the online application.And last, but not least, Military Spouse Preference really does existTHE SAMPLE SPOUSE FEDERAL RESUMES.The Stars are Lined Up has 5 SUCCESSFUL sample military spouse resumes that can be used as inspiration for updating or even creating that federal resume that will help propel you into civil service. The in-person session students received a copy. These samples are from real military spouses. My own resume is in the book as a sample too. If you dont have a copy already, grab an e-book version. Kindle is $6.95 on Amazon. Well worth the investment in your career and quality of life for your familyIts time to get this bookto write a GREAT federal resumeThe Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses5 samples of federal resumes of military spouses who landed federal jobs This book is dedicated to helping military spouses navigate the complex federal job application system.

Best Paid Jobs of 2019

Best Paid Jobs of 2019Best Paid Jobs of 2019The best-paid jobs include positions in healthcare, information technology, data analytics, consulting, finance, engineering, and law. Why do workers in these occupations earn the most? Employers in countries around the world compensate workers based on the supply ofand demand for the labor that they provide, the training and expertise required to do the job, and the value that employees create within enterprises. The jobs on the highest-paying list are in-demand positions and many of them required advanced education (which significantlyincreases your earning potential), and/or specialized training. Top 20 Best-Paid Jobs Glassdoor.comshighest-paying jobs surveyreports on the jobs that pay the most, the median base salary, and the current number of job openings. Review a recap of the top jobs on the list, along with salary information for the United States (Glassdoor Highest Paying Jobs in Americasurvey) and the United Kingdom (Payscale Salary Data and Career Research Center), unless otherwise noted. As you can see in the graphs below, the U.S. and the UK have different markets for jobs and value professions in different sectors. Highest Paid Jobs in the U.S. Highest Paid Jobs in the UK For other countries, your earning power varies by location. Theseten countries have the highest average salaryin U.S. dollars. 1. Physiciansdiagnose and treat illnesses in hospitals, urgent care facilities, group, and individual medical practices. Doctors prescribe medications, perform surgical procedures, make referrals to specialists, perform medical assessments, and educate patients and their families. U.S. salary $195,842U.K. salary 50,845 2. Pharmacy managersoversee pharmacy operations for hospitals, drugstores, healthcare insurers, and other medical associations. They hire, supervise and train staff, establish and monitor protocols to ensure safe and accurate dispensation of medicines, negotiate pricing and delivery with m anufacturers, and educate patients regarding medications. U.S. salary $146,412U.K. salary 41,418 3. Pharmacistsinterpret physicians orders for medications, analyze potential drug interactions, resolve issues regarding insurance coverage, dispense medications according to standards, train and supervise technicians, and educate patients about use and side effects of medications. U.S. salary $127,120U.K. salary 34,840 4. Enterprise architectsassess the business strategy of organizations and design or modify information technology and other processes to help achieve goals. They communicate with business managers as well as technical developers to help align technologies and business processes. U.S. salary $115,944U.K. salary 74,394 5. Corporate counselsare attorneys who work directly as staff attorneys for businesses. They coordinate relationships with contracted law firms, advise business leaders on the legal implications of business practices, review commercial agreements and contract s, and monitor einhaltung with industry regulations. U.S. salary $115,580U.K. salary 70,986 6. Softwaredevelopmentmanagersdevelop software products which fulfill specifications generated by either an internal group or by customers. They define and document all steps inthe companys product development process, including specification, prototyping, software development, testing requirements, new control algorithm development, and drafting technical documentation. U.S. salary $108,879U.K. salary 54,625 7. Physicianassistantsinterview patients to take medical histories and determine symptoms, diagnose illnesses and injuries, devise treatment plans, prescribe medications, consult with physicians regarding complex cases, and refer patients to specialists. U.S. salary $108,761U.K. salary 35,000 (Prospects) 8. Software engineering managersrun and improve software product engineering processes including sprint planning, training and timely delivery of product in collaboration with engineerin g leaders. They work with product, design, data, and customer teams to develop new initiatives and toimprove existing product engineering processes. They manage engineering teams through development and feedback sessions. U.S. salary $107,479U.K. salary 61,460 9. Nurse practitionersassess patient symptoms, diagnose illnesses, prescribe and administer medications, treat minor injuries, consult with physicians regarding complicated cases, and refer patients to other medical professionals. U.S. salary $106,962U.K. salary 36,282 (Prospects) 10. Software architectsperform architectural analysis and design for systems and partner with various business stakeholders and technology leaders to translate program requirements into technical solutions and system designs. They document and communicate designs, estimates and implementation plans to program stakeholders. Software architects research, design, test, and evaluate new technologies and vendor solutions. U.S. salary $105,329U.K. salary 5 6,683 11. Engineeringmanagershire, train and supervise teams of engineers, coordinate the efforts of project teams to develop and execute plans for product development and re-engineer processes and methods of production. Engineering managers create and control budgets and conduct ongoing value analysis to identify new opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings. U.S. salary $105,260U.K. salary 46,469 12. Applicationdevelopmentmanagerscommunicate with all levels of management and development teams to assess and prioritize staff needs for IT applications. They devise project plans, identify critical paths, report project statuses, and identify project risks and gaps early in the project lifecycle. Applications development managers hire, train, and supervise developers, and assign them to projects appropriate to their skills. U.S. salary $104,048U.K. salary 54,854 13. Plant managersare responsible for the safemanufacturing of products in the required quantity/quality at minimal cos t. They approve production schedules in the various departments to ensure that customer orders are fulfilled, and finished goods inventories and shipments are maintained at the proper level. They control flows of materials and utilization of labor to ensure production meetsplant requirements. U.S. salary $103,892U.K. salary 57,753 14. Information technology (IT)programmanagersevaluate business requirements, working with all levels of customers, internal management and staff, and translate those requirements into alternative solutions for application enhancements, automation, and/or processing efficiencies. They plan, lead, organize, and control multiple projects and technology programs. IT program managers devise and control project budgets and supervise project managers. U.S. salary $102,969U.K. salary 64,849 15. Solutions architectsdetermine end-to-end design requirements for large projects involving business lines, software/hardware developers and vendors. They work closely with business partners to define strategies for technical solutions, determine requirements, and develop functional designs based on changeobjectives, and the realities of existing systems infrastructure. U.S. salary $102,160U.K. salary 57,031 16. Financialplanning andanalysismanagerscompare actual financial results to planned or forecasted results, recommend future actions, and analyze the ongoing profitability of all new businesses and/or programs implemented by the organization. They manage the review, reporting, and submission of monthly profitandloss forecasts. They also manage the financial planning and reporting of assigned business units. The financial planning and analysis manager prepares and reviews budget materials for leadership and ensures budget compliance and consistency. U.S. salary $102,155U.K. salary 60,993 17. Dataarchitectslead design, build, analysis, coding, testing, and integration of structured and unstructured data to establish data and analytics platforms for f orecasting teams, business management, and key partners in cloud-based environments. They spearhead development efforts of new end-user business intelligence tools and assure designs and project activities complywith data policies, architecture, security, and quality guidelines and standards. U.S. salary $101,900U.K. salary 57,317 18. Strategymanagersdrive strategic projects across multiple functions of organizations and identify critical issues and business improvement opportunities. They develop strategic recommendations and present business cases to executive management. Strategy managers compile key business intelligence that informs strategic plans, monitor market trends to help a company to adjust to changing conditions, and understand competitor practices and market behavior. U.S. salary $101,754U.K. salary 50,891 19. Systemsarchitectsdesign, build and deploy networks and infrastructure components such as databases, servers, network storage devices, other network components, and desktops/workstations. They install hardware such as switches, servers and routers, databases, servers, storage devices, desktops/workstations, and install/uninstall infrastructure components. U.S. salary $100,984U.K. salary 50,562 20. Scrummasterslead action teams through the complex development and enhancement process for new or existing products. They research and identify viable markets, technologies, and product capabilities. Scrum masters manage activities, resource capability, schedules, budgets, and ensure cross-company communications to facilitate product completion on schedule andwithin budget. U.S. salary $98,239U.K. salary 42,907 musiknoteThe salary data provided by Glassdoor includes jobs for which at least 100 salary reports from employers were received during a year-long period.

4 ways that leaders can prepare for change at work

4 ways that leaders can prepare for change at work4 ways that leaders can prepare for change at workManagers should always be prepared for changes that come their way at work. No leader and no work situation is perfect, but there are ways to enaya that youre covered if something comes up on a big day, or massive, company-wide changes are announced.Here are four ways to be ready for anything that comes your way.Make sure team members know how to fill in on other jobsYoull want to be sure that youre covered if something comes up. In other words, your team is better off if multiple members know how to handle the basics of other job responsibilities.Things happen.Never only have a Plan ARoy Osing, author of book series Be Different or Be Dead, blogger, coach, educator and adviser, writes on TalentCulture that ones of the ways to cope when the unexpected wants to sabotage your company is to have a Plan B mentality.A surprising new technology is introduced, a new competitor springs up, mar ket pricing suddenly is reduced, government policy changes and customer demand changes without warning, he writes. The only effective coping mechanism in the face of this dynamic is to have contingency plans on the shelf ready to go on a moments notice. These what if plans are just as important no, MORE important than the cousine plan because they prepare the organization for a body blow they make responding to the unexpected an integral part of the culture.Be ready well before its critical for the survival of your team.Be as transparent as possibleDont leave your team members in the dark - its not fair to them.While they dont necessarily need a play-by-play of the chain of events, you owe it to them to be as upfront as you can so they dont feel like they dont know whats going on.After all, no one likes to find out at the last minute about changes that could impact their livelihood.Always work aheadInstead of accepting the bare minimum, make sure team members are able to work fas ter if need be.Say a huge deadline is moved up, or a major meeting with executives has been rescheduled - youll want to make sure that your team is able to adapt to these new demands.Your job as a leader is to cultivate an environment where team members feel comfortable rapidly adapting to change, and are able to move forward, doing their best work.