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 HOPE Recovery Center
Monthly Veteran Employment Newsletter
December, 2022
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From the Desk of...
The STL VA Community Employment Coordinator:
Greg Stanton, USN, MA, CEC
In this Issue:
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Email: Gregory.Stanton@va.gov
"Activity without accomplishments ultimately sabotages your search for competitive employment!"
Searching job boards and postings should be part of your strategy in securing competitive employment. However, to ensure that you don’t find yourself responding to every opportunity that’s posted, I would like to present some practices to consider.
Job postings can provide insights into the skills, experience, and other selection criteria that an employer considers most important for a specific job vacancy. Here are some tips I found that have assisted other veterans in maximizing the information gained from job postings:
Tips For Reviewing Job Postings
- Read the entire job posting: Skimming the posting may cause you to miss pertinent information such as the type of position (full-time or part-time), location, or travel expectations.
- Print out the job posting and highlight keywords: Critical to getting through ATS screening is ensuring that your resume has keywords that matches the job announcement.
- Be sure you meet the minimum requirements: Verify that you meet the minimum requirements when sending a resume in response to a job posting. If the job posting says certification, license, degree, experience, etc. required, you might be wasting your time if you do not have those qualifications
- Consider requirements that include “preferred.” Apply even if you do not have a skill if the posting presents that skill as “preferred” (degree preferred, two years of experience preferred, etc.). Including the word “preferred” usually means you can apply if you do not have that skill or ability if you have other qualifications.
- Apply directly through the company website rather than through the job board: This is key if you want to avoid being bombarded with unwanted offers or being placed on spam “list”.
- If posted in a private employment agency posting, is there a fee involved: Some agencies charge the employer a fee; some charge the job seeker a fee.
- Staffing Agency postings: Identify if positions are temp to hire and the conditions to become permanent. This is a great way to get y0ur foot in the door.
- Be wary of job posting that ask you to pay for training: If requested to Pay for training or purchase kits or training materials as a condition of employment, consider it a red flag.
Analyzing A Job Posting:
- Navigate to your preferred job board and select a job posting that interests you.
- Read the job description, paying close attention to the position requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities.
- Review the job posting for keywords and phrases that provide insight into the company’s mission, values, and organizational culture.
- Document the keywords and job requirements from the job posting, as well as your qualifications. Check to see how you meet and exceed the job requirements to determine if you are a qualified candidate.
- Ask yourself: “Am I qualified to apply to this job?” If no, go back to your list of job postings and look for another job that is a better match for your qualifications. If yes, continue to Step 6.
- Ask yourself:
- Will this job help me reach my goals?
- Does the job description interest me?
- Can I see myself working in this job for 8 hours a day?
- If yes to all these questions, you may be ready to apply for the job!
There you have it. Begin today by identifying a job posting that interest you and use the above process to identify if you are qualified for job. If i is a job that matches your employment goal.
Greg
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Joel Reinert,
Business Liaison
Missouri Job Center - NW Crossings
715 NW Plaza Drive,
St. Ann, Mo. 63074
As a Business Liaison with Missouri Job Center, I assist job seekers with conducting a successful career transition by discussing job search strategies and assisting with developing their resume. I also share job market information with clients and community partners in the form of a HOT Jobs List and List of Hiring Events which I share weekly with my contacts via email.
I also assist local businesses with identifying and hiring qualified candidates. At the Center, I coordinate the scheduling of hiring events and career fairs with local businesses. I collect information about job openings and hiring events which are shared at the Center with community partners via email and social media.
I am available to participate in offsite hiring events and seminars to share information about the services and resources offered at no cost through Missouri Job Center
Email: joel.reinert@fwca-stl.com
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We can Help!
Ilene Johnson
HUDVASH Employment Specialist
St. Louis VA Health Care System
Ilene has been with HUDVASH as the Employment Specialist since Dec 2015. She joined the HOPE Recovery Center after working as an Employment Specialist at The St Patrick Center in the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program (HRVP)for four years. Prior to that, she served in the United States Air Force, retiring after 21 years of service.
As the Employment Specialist specifically assigned to the HUDVASH Program. In this role she is tasked with assisting veterans desiring:
- full and part time competitive employment
- Volunteer opportunities
- to secure medical and educational benefits.
Ilene is passionate about her role and find greatest satisfactions when veterans gain income to sustain housing and grow financial independence which in turns increases their quality of life.
If you are looking for full or part time competitive work or to volunteer please contact her at:
Email: Ilene.johnson@va.gov
Hope Recovery Center
515 N. Jefferson Ave.
St. Louis Mo. 63103
0) 314-652-4100 Ext 55491
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 2023 Pre-Apprentice Training and Orientation Opportunities
in the Construction Trades
Below you will find five area Pre-Apprenticeship Training and Orientation Programs that will prepare you: employment requirements / in this industry / in preparation for Spring 2023.
These programs run from between (3wks ~ 14wks) of Training and Orientation that will well prepare you and assist you with Job Placements.
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Building Union Diversity-BUD construction skilled trades orientation with a weekly stipend and job placement upon successful completion
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Cement Masons pre-apprentice training program
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Carpenters pre-apprenticeship training program
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Lewis & Clark Community College Construction pre-apprenticeship Training Program, Alton, Illinois location, stipend is available
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MOKAN pre-apprenticeship Construction Orientation Program provides many industry recognized certifications, North City location
Contact:
Sergio Eduardo Muñoz
Outreach Manager | STL Construction Career Center
Direct 314.678.1403 | Fax 314.644.1536 | E-mail smunoz@stl-cts.org
Construction Training School
6301 Knox Industrial Drive | St. Louis, MO 63139
Below you will find links to this month's employment fairs and hot job leads.
We want to thank Joel Reinert, Business Liaison Missouri Job Center - NW Crossings 715 NW Plaza Drive, St. Ann, MO 63074 for his monthly updates and hiring events that take place weekly. For additional information regarding area apprenticeship opportunities visit the job center today!
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Encountered a Veteran Who is Homeless or At Risk for Homeless?
Local area Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the HOPE Recovery Center at (314) 652-4100 ext. 55405 for assistance. If Veterans do not have access to a phone or the internet, then visit their closest VA medical center without calling in advance. VA also urges Veterans who are not homeless or at risk of homelessness to contact their VA medical center before visiting for any reason. These steps are necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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WOW Weekly Virtual Hiring Event!
Join in on Wednesday's for our weekly employer Spotlight virtual hiring event. We have four employers listed below that are waiting to speak with you. Simply identify the employer/s the meeting link at the designated date and times below. We are excited to Spotlight these local employers and their current openings. Attend to find out about the culture, competitive employment opportunities and process for employment.
Additionally, you can explore the employment opportunities today by clicking onto the company name. You will be redirected to the careers site.
Click Here to Enter Event at 1130 hrs.
Or call in (audio only)
+1 872-701-0185,
Phone Conference ID: 616 919 979#
Wednesday, Dec. 21
Amazon
Click Here to Enter Event at 1130 hrs.
Or call in (audio only)
+1 872-701-0185,
Phone Conference ID: 616 919 979#
Wednesday, Dec. 28
OA/Facilities Management Design & Construction
Click Here to Enter Event at 1130 hrs.
Or call in (audio only)
+1 872-701-0185,
Phone Conference ID: 616 919 979#
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