Tips for transitioning from a military career to the civilian sector. Useful for ADF members interested in leaving the Australian Defence Force and moving to a civilian career.

2.
Leaving Defence can be …
DAUNTING

3. YOU ARE PROBABLY ASKING
YOURSELF…

4. WHERE do I start?

5. WHAT can I do with my skills?
.

6. HOW do I explain my
background in a
resume?

7. These are all common concerns but the
GOOD NEWS is….

8. …with effective planning
and strategy
YOU CAN make the leap to a
SATISFYING
new career.

9. success
But requires
planning
so

10. Start early

11. Before you leave Defence start the
process of personal and career
exploration.

12. Ask yourself the
BIG
questions.....

13.
…Who am I?
What are my career-life
values?

14. …What do I offer?
Skills? Expertise?
Strengths?

15.
Where do I want to be?
…in 12 months?
…5 years?
…10 years?

16. Think hard

17. NOW is the time to …

18. Explore…new careers…potential
industries…labour market opportunities...

19.
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

20. Once you know what
you want in a new role
find out…

21. what
employers
want
in a candidate
for this type of
role.

22. 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?

23. The MORE knowledge
you have the better your chance in
making an effective transition to
your chosen field.

24. Next … build your
marketing arsenal so you..

25. Make sure your…
resume
LinkedIn profile
Application
Letters…..

26. 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

27. Now you need a strategy…

28. Look Outside the Box
Job boards are good but not
enough…..

29. Your strategy needs to be
multi- pronged.
target companies directly…
NetwoRK…
CONNECT WITH recruiterS…
FIND NICHE JOB BOARDS...

30. MOST IMPORTANTLY DON’T GIVE UP.
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE
ACCESS AVaILABLE HELP
MAINTAIN your MOMENTUM

31.
Outplacement Australia
- Defence Career Transition Coaching
- Award-winning Resume Writing Team
- ADF CMTC / CTAS Programs
info@outplacementaustralia.com.au
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