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Swapping hats - defence to civilian career transition
 
Leaving Defence can be …

        DAUNTING 	
  
               	
  
YOU ARE PROBABLY ASKING
             YOURSELF…
WHERE do I start?
WHAT can I do with my skills?
                .	
  	
  	
  
              	
  
              	
  
HOW do I explain my
background in a
resume?
These are all common concerns but the

GOOD NEWS is….
…with effective planning
                 and strategy

YOU   CAN     make the leap to a


    SATISFYING
  new career. 	
  
                              	
  
                              	
  
success
But         requires




  planning 	
  so
Start   early
Before you leave Defence start the
   process of personal and career
            exploration.
Ask yourself the



BIG
questions.....
	
  
	
  
 

             …Who am I?
       What are my career-life
              values?
	
  
…What do I   offer?
     Skills? Expertise?
            Strengths?
 



       Where do I want to   be?
                 …in 12 months?
                      …5 years?
                     …10 years?
	
  
Think hard
NOW is the time to …
Explore…new careers…potential
industries…labour market opportunities...	
  
 



             Don’t be afraid
                      to ask for help.

       A qualified career practitioner can be an invaluable
             partner when undertaking this process.
                        www.cdaa.org.au
Once you know what
you want in a new role

find out…
what
employers

want
in a candidate
for this type of
role.
How do you match these
            requirements?
                         	
  
                                       Do you need more training?
                                	
  

What is the best way to connect with decision makers and
                                   hirers in these fields?
                                                    	
  
                     Should you brush up some skills?
The MORE knowledge
you have the better your chance in
 making an effective transition to
        your chosen field.
                	
  
Next … build your
       marketing arsenal so you..
	
  
Make sure your…
                   resume
        	
  



               LinkedIn profile
 	
  



                 Application
 	
  
                 Letters…..
compliance            reliability                 strategy

                                           team work
communication



    … sell your    transferable skills and

 planning
               achievements                                  in
                                                                  logistics



  performance

         safety
                    civilian
                      delegation
                                                        technical skills

                                                terms 	
  
                                                             performance

                                      leadership
             negotiation                              procedure

                       productivity     problem solving

efficiency                                          risk management
Now you need a   strategy…
Look Outside the Box
Job boards are good but not
        enough…..
Your strategy needs to be
     multi- pronged.
 target companies directly…
          NetwoRK…
  CONNECT WITH recruiterS…
   FIND NICHE JOB BOARDS...
                        	
  
MOST IMPORTANTLY    DON’T GIVE UP.
 SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE


          ACCESS AVaILABLE HELP


       MAINTAIN your MOMENTUM
 


Outplacement Australia
 -  Defence Career Transition Coaching
-  Award-winning Resume Writing Team
      - ADF CMTC / CTAS Programs


info@outplacementaustralia.com.au
 www.outplacementaustralia.com.au

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Swapping hats - defence to civilian career transition