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AMERICORPS STATE AND
NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
SEPTEMBER 12 – 14, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA
Slide2AmeriCorps Advantage: CaliforniaVolunteers Grantee Training Conference, July 2017
AmeriCorps Advantage:
A Career Resource Guide for
Life After AmeriCorps
Andrea Weiss, Writer, Curator, Editor
www.weisscareer.com
Kari MacDonald, Project Lead
CaliforniaVolunteers
Slide3Vision
The
Inspiration
:
The cries from members
and
programs
Some programs
had established
curriculum or subcontracted training to others--some didn’t. Program Coordinators: They not only manage people
and projects, but have now been asked to be Career
Counselors.
The
Solution
: A Resource
Guide
Assist Grantees in delivering career development and job search support as members prepare for life after service
Side Benefit: Provide an additional benefit…an “Advantage”
Slide4Partners who helped make it
happen:
CNCS
AT&T
AmeriCorps Alums
Input
from Programs: CCC, CalServes, City Year, Birth &
Beyond,
and many others
The Vision Continues…Phase 2Financial Literacy Module
Webinars and short videos
New methods for access and delivery
Slide5Career Development Process
Slide6Chapter 1: Introduction
How to Use Guide: Timeline and Steps
Career Self Reliance
Career Development Process
Career Fitness Test
Career Zone Account
Voice Mail and EmailChapter 2: Know Yourself
Values
PersonalityInterests
SkillsPassionsOther Considerations
30-Second Introduction
Before You Move
On
Chapter 3: Explore Options
Baker Tree of Options
Online Resources
Informational Interviews
Finding the Sweet
Spot
Chapter 4: Get Focused
Decision Making Models
Goal Setting
Plan “B
”
AmeriCorps Advantage: Career Resource Guide – Chapters 1-4
Slide7Chapter 5: Pursue Your Path – Job Search
Do
NOT
start here!
Preparing for Your Search: Resumes
, Cover Letters, References, LinkedIn Profile
Launching Your Search: Networking, Job Boards, Career Fairs, Staffing Agencies
Applying and Interviewing: Customizing Documents,
Interviewing, Salary Negotiation
Chapter 6: Pursue Your Path – Other Options
Further Education
Additional Term of Service
Entrepreneurship
Chapter 7: Experience & Evaluate
Professionalism
Staying Connected to AmeriCorps
Career Fitness
Post-Test
AmeriCorps Advantage: Career Resource Guide – Chapters 5-7
Slide8Icons
Exercises
Gems
Notes
Before You Move On
The Guide offers facilitated AND self-led sections
Slide9Appendices
Referenced throughout the Guide
Some can be used in worksheet form
Recommended Reading and
l
ists of websites/apps
Slide10AMERICORPS STATE AND
NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
SEPTEMBER 12 – 14, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA