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Show 3 August 19,1 999 iinryBir mm by Mary Galbraith Hilltop Times Free group and individual career counseling, resume critiquing, interview technique tips, computer access minute listings of job openings. Sound and too good to be true? It's not. And it's all available on base. Military and civilian Hill AFB personnel alike have access to one of the Air Force s premier Family Support Centers, located in Bldg. 308N. The Family Support Center anticipates thousands will look for federal jobs affiliated with the base as over 3,000 positions open up due to workload transition. This is where a room quietly situated in the west area of the center comes into play. The small space holds up-to-t- f Staff he large potential for those who take advantage of its services. Inside the room, called the resource center, are computer terminals linking prospective job hunters with federal positions, a clipboard posted with 1 A "Mainly if s focusing on the specific individual," said Ferguson. "When you open a job fair to the public you've got everyone from miles around." She said the fair will be an excellent opportunity for Hill AFB personnel, retirees and their families to network with company representatives. Business response has been good. "We have a waiting list for the next job fair of employers that want to come to our base. And they can contact myself or Larry if they want to get on that waiting list." Employers who will attend include sporting good manufacturers, temporary service and business staffing agencies, customer service centers, a major trucking organization, an airport services company, a telecommunications organization, retailers and representa- - , success numy available for check-out- . There are also several com puter tutorials as well as internet access for job seekers who want to try "surfing" for future career options. g Anyone with class designed for officers and senior noncommissioned officers planning on leaving military service during the next one to five years. Dawson is set to a.m. in Bldg. teach the next lecture Sept 8 from 238, Technical Repair Division conference room. Topics include: job finding competition, perceptions civilian employers have of military personnel, job search plans, resumes and cover letters and tips on strengthening them, networking and penetrating the hidden job market, preparing for and conducting a successful interview, salary negotiations, benefit packages and rejection. The FSC also offers classes specifically designed to meet needs of military and civilian family members new to the base or area. The center holds the " WmBMmKmfiVsWVMUWV.V.'.V. pww.wJJM'JMWMWMJiMVAUM seminar, "Marketing Yourself for a Second Career" is a " ' !' T Spouse Employment Orientation about three times a month. ori"This is a one-hoentation for family members who are new to Hill AFB and are seeking ur 1 secK-m- one-on-o- ne fits. For those not quite ready for the three-da- y Family Support Center staff job openings uu Udsc, emu xii iiic cu ca, a quiet area to assemble a resume or fill out a job application and dozens of videos and manuals to ensure job 1 1 " - ' iI f : 1 IV''--- - J v ' employment," said Fer- t. guson. After family members attend the orientation, t r I card-carryin- ; ing contractors) can use the resource room to locate federal, local or national positions. Area civilians who do not have a base identification card can get the same information from one of the state's Workforce Services offices or Outside Hire, located in Bldg. 1221. "Civilian personnel sends me the jobs that are available at Hill then I make a copy," said Barbara Fergu son," employment assistance manager. She places the announcements in three locations around the center so several people can access information at the same time and no one misses it. One of the most exciting things happening at the Family Support Center this fall is the server that will be added to the resource center, thanks to a $4,000 grant from headquarters. The server is expected to be up and running around the November time frame. "We're hoping this will be the benchmark of the Air Force," said Larry Dawson, transition manager. "An office server is going to create a bunch of sites where people can actually do a whole job search and get information without stepping in the center. The site will not only serve those living in the imme diate area, military family members will be able to access it once they're assigned to Hill. From there, they can start a job search so when the military member or civilian reports to a Utah job assignment, the spouse and other family members may also have work waiting for them. In addition to job vacancy information, the computer tutorials that help develop resumes, typing speed and other skills are available. And assistance is available for anyone unfamiliar with program applications of computers in general. Staff members are also provided to help customers complete federal job applications. The center is extending job hunt opportunities by Fair aimed specif offering the first Hill AFB Mini-Jo- b ically at the base population. It takes place Aug. 31 from 5 p.m. 2-- v f tw , e students. "This is a good time to look for work . When you think about it, what happens traditionally is students have summer jobs and then they all go back to school and that leaves some real openings and gaps for people that want to work during the day," said Dawson. The staff is excited about the upcoming fair, but one of the center's biggest sources of pride are the Transition Assistance Program semi- nars offered several times a month for military per- sonnel contemplating retirement or separation from the Air Force. "According to Department of Labor statistics, over TAP seminar the last year attendance at the three-da- y is up over 40 percent," said Dawson. "We're finding Hill AFB program has been rated as the the three-da- y three-da-y in the Air Force." Dawson credseminar top its success to instructors and the close working relationship the center shares with the state's Department of Workforce Services. Some seminar services include a mock interview that's video taped, critiqued and returned with comments for improvement. A class on cover letters is also offered and two employers are brought in to detail what they're looking for in a resume. "What it comes down to is, if you're sending your resume and not getting interviews then your resume is weak. If you're getting interviews and not getting the job, then your interview technique is weak," said Dawson. And the Family Support Center can help evaluate and improve those skills. Another TAP section includes veteran organization representatives who speak to military personnel and explain benefits as well as review medical records. They illustrate how veterans can give themselves a competitive edge in the federal job market and cover future rights concerning medical bene- - "Air Force people building the world's most respected Air and Space Force 7 iulsuvjlJ Quality Systems for America's Air Force Hilltop Times Published by MorMedia, Inc., a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Hill AFB. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services. 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Logistics Center Public Affairs Office staff in Bldg. 1102, second floor. to with' story ideas or comments, or send Call Ext -- , . discuss options. ferred here from other " 1 fives of a training facility for vocational and high school three-da- y 1 "Those folks being trans- Barbara Ferguson Larry Dawson access to the base Gnchid-- )"'"': ,' they can contact Ferguson and set up an individual appointment to . Unless otherwise indicated, all photos are U.S. Air Force photos. TO PLACE At! ADVEnTISSLiEHT, CALL bases have one member of the team that already Jim Mallock has a job," said Jim Mallock, transition assistant to help other "team" playworks specialist. The center ers find work as well. Another program aimed at family members is the two-daSpouse Employment Seminar presented the Depar tment of Workforce Services. by It runs from The next seminar is set for Sept. 9 p.m. both nights and participants are asked to y 20-2- 1. 6-- attend both sessions. Before the seminar is held spouses fill out a Department of Workforce Services form available at the Family Support Center front desk. The form has detailed questions covering career options. On the second night the instructors bring actual employment spouses or family members can apply for. Family members who attend the seminar will also get packets filled with information to help them present their most competitive career attributes. However, not everyone starts working toward their goal in a paid position. Volunteer work is another option for anyone who wants to develop their skills portfolio. Ferguson said she sees family members who have only had experience working in the fast food industry and would like to expand their options so the center helps them develop office skills. And skills developed during volunteer work can be submitted on a resume as job assignments. Right now the center has two permanent volunteers and three volunteers seeking work. The center also offers a resume reading service. Anyone with base identification can drop off their resume and it will be reviewed that day. While the Family Support Center cannot place anyone in positions, they have all the tools needed for indi- viduals to access the Utah job market. For more information on the center and services they provide, Or for additional details, contact Willie Norton, State of Utah Department of Workforce Services, Winter hours start Sept. 1 and are 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. call Ext. 728-268- 3. Global Power and Reach for America. " Hilltop Times Editorial Staff: Maj. Gen. Rich Roellig Maj. Sam Hudspath Bill Orndorff SSgt. Timothy Trager Mary Galbraith, Steven Ford Deadlines: Commander, Director, Public Affairs Office Editor Assistant Editor OO-AL- C Staff writers Editorial and "Around the Hill" items, 3 p.m. Thursday, seven days before publication; sports articles, 9 a.m. Monday, week of publication; classified ads, 2 p.m. Tuesday, week of publication. 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