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Show HILLTOP TIMES JOB MES January 13, 2011 Navigating USAJobs classes From page 7 Applying for a federal job through USAJobs can be a daunting task, mainly due to the huge wealth of need-to-know information and tips for using the site. Luckily the Airman and Family Readiness Center along with the Department of Workforce Services offer classes that will guide you through the website of USAJobs. A&FRC Navigating USAJobs class — Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 29; 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the A&FRC, Building 150. Please call (801) 777-4681 to register. Department of Workforce Services — Every fourth Thursday of the month; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Clearfield Employment Center, 1290 E. 1450 South. Call (801) 776-7800 to register and be sure to arrive early as seating is limited. search is to fully understand job search techniques. This includes understanding the job market and how it works, how to actively search for opportunities and leads, the importance of your education and training and organizing your job search. Taylor begins this portion of the class by quoting Richard Lathrop, author of the book "Who's Hiring Who?" — "He or she who gets hired is not necessarily the one who can do the job best; but, the one who knows the most about how to get hired." In today's competitive job market this quote rings true. Jobs typically become available in two ways — by replacement and by creation. Because of the slow economy most companies are no longer creating jobs so there is even more competition to fill those job slots opened up by people retiring, getting promoted or relocating. What most job seekers don't know is that there is a "hidden job market," which accounts for up to 85 percent of all job vacancies. These vacancies are never listed and instead are filled by internal applicants or people who find out via friends, relatives or job agencies giving them the heads up. This means that a successful job search should be tailored to each company you apply for. "You must do your research and find out who does the hiring, who you need to talk to, who you need to send your resume to, etc.," Taylor said. While networking typically remains the most successful way to execute a job search, most employers also look for applicants through the company's job postings and external agencies. Placement agencies and want ads are last on the list of places employers will look for possible candidates. Despite this job seekers should still become familiar with sources of job postings. Utah's state employment site can be found at www.jobs.utah. gov and the nationwide employment site can be found at www.careeronestop.org . The Bureau of Labor's statistics reports can also be useful in figuring out what career areas to direct your search in and can be found at www.bls.gov . It's becoming more and more common for companies to limit job applications to online only. The best way to find job opportunities with specific companies is to visit their websites, but online job search engines can also provide a leg up. Monster (www.monster.com ) and Career Builder (www. ) are both well-known job search careerbuilder.com engines that allow you to create a profile, upload a resume and browse through job postings. Another job search engine, Indeed (www.indeed. corn), instead aggregates a listing of all job postings found online recently from other job sites, newspapers, associations and company career sites. Indeed does not allow you to create a user profile, but can directly link you to a company's Web site or a job posting that wasn't listed on Career Builder or Monster. Federal employment involves a different process. Typically applications for federal jobs are accepted only online at USAJobs (www.usajobs. gov ). The website can sometimes be a bit intimidating and confusing, but the A&FRC and Department of Workforce Services offer classes that teach job seekers how to navigate the ins and outs of USAJobs. When conducting your job search it's best to keep everything organized. Taylor suggests using something simple such as an Excel spreadsheet to log information such as the date you applied, the company's website, your username and password for that website, along with the job title and a contact. It's also important to make sure your personal information and resumes are in an easily accessible place, especially if you're in the middle of a permanent change in station. "I learned the hard way being a brand new military spouse," Taylor said as she described how her job search was stalled as she waited for her household goods to arrive at her new base. "Just like your military member has to carry medical records, you have to carry job records." Taylor suggests carrying a career portfolio — something as simple as a small binder or pocket folder that includes all of your personal information, driver's license, passport, certificates and licenses, education history, transcripts and resumes. "(The portfolio) should be constantly updated, even if you're not looking for a job," she encouraged, stating that updates should be made at least every six months. Networking "Networking gives you an earlier chance at an opportunity," Taylor said. "Employers favor hiring from personal referrals because they're easier, faster and cheaper. They are thought to bring on a more productive employee who stays with the company longer." The best way to network is to ask those you know one of these three questions: • Do you know of any openings for a person with my skills? • Do you know of someone else who might know of such an opening? • Do you know someone who knows numerous people who might be able to help me? It's also a good idea to ask for them to refer two other people that you could talk to in order to expand your network. Networks can include your supervisor, spouse, former employers and co-workers, the military transition office, relatives, close friends or colleagues and relatives. Other networking resources are social media sites such as Linkedln, Twitter and Facebook. These sites give you the ability to "build strong connections and widen your professional network," Taylor said. Of course, they should also be approached with caution. Don't post any personal information or anything that you wouldn't want a possible future employer to see. Things posted on the Internet have a tendency to not disappear and instead pop up in unexpected places. Volunteering at a company is also another great way to network and become an internal applicant. "It provides you the opportunity to network with key decision makers and to gain or improve skills," Taylor said. Volunteering can also fill gaps in your employment history or open the door to a career you hadn't considered before, especially since the federal government views volunteer work as employment experience. Last but not least, job fairs also provide job seekers the chance to network with company representatives. It's a good idea to attend these events periodically even when you're not searching for a job as they can provide insight into what opportunities exist and offer a perspective on where you fit into the job market. When attending a job fair you should always make sure you are prepared. Research the companies who will attend—many job fairs publish these lists online. Revise and update your resume and practice a 30 second "commercial" that advertises your skills and what you can offer a company. Be sure to also dress for success — don't show up in jeans and a T-shirt — and leave your kids at home. Upcoming job fairs Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College — March 1, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Located at 200 N. Washington Blvd., Ogden. vvvvw.owatc.edu/careerfair. Hill Air Force Base — Tentatively April 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at Club Hill. NEWS BRIEFS Fitness Center classes cancelled All D&D staff classes are cancelled for Presidents Day on Jan. 17. Total Body class at 4 p.m. will not be held on Jan. 19, 24, 26 and 31. Free Zumba specialty classes have been scheduled each Saturday in January. Jan. 15, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Zumba toning with Sariah Jan. 22, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Zumba hip hop with Arroyon Jan. 29, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Zumba toning with Sariah Hearts Apart at Ogden Ice Sheet On Jan. 30, the Ogden Ice Sheet will be reserved for Utah military families with a deployed family member. This includes TDYs, deployments and remote assignments. Meet at the Ogden Ice Sheet for skating from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided. For questions, call (801) 777-4681. Section weekly assignment briefings The Military Personnel Section will be starting weekly assignment briefings in January to answer questions, schedule final out appointments and received documents. The briefings will be every Friday at 2 p.m.-3 p.m., in Building 430 in the Hill Conference Room. The first is to be Friday, Jan. 7. No appointment is necessary. For more information contact Master Sgt. Keith Habza at (801) 777-1661 or via e-mail at keith. habza@hill.af.mil . Clark Planetarium shows movie on flight Clark Planetarium will present the movie "Legends of Flight" beginning Jan. 3, with a special twofor-one deal for Team Hill. The movie portrays the history of airplanes and puts you in the cockpit of the airplane, said an information release from the planetarium. The film also shows the future of what's coming for airplanes. The movie will run until March 15, Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and every day at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily. Aviation technology is one of our nation's great economic strengths, and we're delighted to have an opportunity to offer a film that showcases the challenges and accomplishments of the aviation industry," said Seth Jarvis, Clark Planetarium director. For more information about the movie or other offerings go to the planetarium website — clarkplanetarium.org . Those attending under this special offering should mention the two-for-one deal in order to receive the discount. Davis County service opportunities for youth The Davis County Youth of Promise group is looking for 14 to 18 year olds who want to make a difference in their community. The Youth of Promise focuses on leadership opportunities as well as service to their communities through interaction with other youth in Davis County. The group is also looking for college mentors and adult service leaders to serve as youth mentors and to help direct the programs, Their next activity will be the Power of Prevention Conference on Jan. 27. The group will also be helping to plan the Davis County Youth Summit and is getting ready to finish a Sept. 11 memorial at the Utah Botanical Garden in Kaysville. For more information please contact Karlene Kidman at (801) 546-2174 or e-mail her at karlenelyc@msn.com . Sportsman's offers military discount To honor those serving in the U.S. military and public safety occupations, Sportsman's Warehouse will offer product discounts during Military and Public Safety Appreciation Day, Jan. 22, at all stores nationwide (except those prohibited by law). Discounts of as much as 20 percent will! be given on most products, while firearms, ammunition, optics and electronics will be offered with a 10 percent discount. To find the store nearest you or to shop online, visit the website at www.sportsmanswarehouse.com . LAW & ORDER G eorge Washington said that, "Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all." Law and Order is a quarterly publication detailing the previous quarter's military and civilian discipline-related personnel matters at Hill Air Force Base. Publicizing this information fosters an atmosphere of good order and discipline by demonstrating how Team Hill enforces standards of conduct. This publication also serves to educate and inform the public concerning military law, the military justice system, and civilian personnel actions. Military - 3rd Quarter Adverse Personnel Actions Nonjudicial Punishment Nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), is described in the Military Commander and the Law as an essential and prompt means for commanders to maintain good order and discipline. NJP also promotes positive behavior changes in service members without the stigma of a court-martial conviction. NJP allows commanders to act as the judge for the service members under his or her command. Rank category, offenses, punishment imposed PROMOTIONS From page 7 67th Aerial Port Squadron: Tech. Sgt. Edward Lewis Master Sgt. Thomas Smith, Senior Airman Joel Nielsen 75th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Tech. Sgt. Stanley Siaosi 75th Security Forces Squadron: Master Sgt. Rodney Evans, Staff Sgt. Mitchell Creech Senior Airman Brandon Kleve, Senior Airman Eugene August Longo III 75th Medical Operations Squadron: 775th Civil Engineer Squadron: Maj. Eric Littlefield, Senior Airman Brandon McLaughlin, Senior Airman Candis Rose Staff Sgt. Aaron Flanagan, Staff Sgt. Jasmine Nakayama, Senior Airman John McCaherty 75th Medical Support Squadron: Det. 3, Air Combat Command: 729th Air Control Squadron: 1st Lt. Ted McDevitt, Master Sgt. Christopher Corbett, Master Sgt. Charles E. Muston II, Staff Sgt. Dustin Gaines, Staff Sgt. Frances Hernandez, Staff Sgt. Casey Johnson, Staff Sgt. Martin Renteria Jr., Staff Sgt. Franklin Sallis, Senior Airman Matthew Furrow, Senior Airman Karolina Hernandez, Senior Airman David Adcock 75th Force Support Squadron: Capt. Brandee Haynes, Capt. Nkumu Mandungu, Staff Sgt. Alexander Fox 75th Operations Support Squadron: Master Sgt. Christopher Bost Ogden Air Logistics Center: Maj. James Aldrich, 1st Lt. Eric Dewit, Master Sgt. Harvey Shim, Staff Sgt. Derrick Braddy • Airman; Article 86 — Failure to go; reprimand, forfeiture of $723 for twp months, extra duties for 45 Days. • Airman; Art. 86 — Failure to go; reprimand, restriction to Hill AFB for 15 days (suspended), extra duties for 30 days, rank reduction (1 stripe). • Airman; Art. 86 — Multiple failures to go; reprimand, extra duties for 19 days, rank reduction (2 stripes, with 1 stripe suspended). • Airman; Art. 86 — Multiple failures to go, and Art. 86 — Absent without leave less than three days; restriction to Hill AFB for 45 days, extra duties for 15 days, rank reduction (3 stripes). • Airman; Art. 86 — Multiple failures to go, Art. 86 — Absent without leave more than 3 days, and Art. 107 — False official statement; reprimand, extra duties for 30 days, rank reduction (1 stripe). • Airman; Art. 86 — Multiple failures to go, Art. 91 — Disrespect toward non-commissioned officer, and Art. 107 — False official statement; forfeiture of $300 for two months (suspended), extra duties for nine days, rank reduction (2 stripes, with 1 stripe suspended). 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