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DAY 5
Empowering
Armed Forces for
Post-Retirement Success
CERTIFICATIONS, TRANSFERABLE SKILLS, FEEDBACK
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Transferrable Skills - Your Strengths

Army Skills / Strengths / Experience
Good Communication
Expert in Physical Security
Diverse Experience of Project Management / Procurement / Crises Management / Logistics
Ability to Organize, Track Progress
Time Management / Punctuality
Define Procedures / SOPs
Special Assignments – Policy Making
Special Assignments – Planning
Special Technical Expertise / Event Management
Team Building, Human Resource Management

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Transferrable Skills - Challenges / Opportunities

Army Skills / Strengths / Experience Challenges – Opportunities
Empathy / Listening to Learn / Collaboration / Influential Communication
Good Communication
Challenges with E-mail and Corporate Communication
Corporate Require different Scope and additional engagement
Expert in Physical Security
with Civil Law Enforcement / Licensing and Regulatory
Diverse Experience of Project Management / Procurement / Lack of Focus, specialization and certification.
Crises Management / Logistics Resulting into confusion in speech during interview
Ability to Organize, Track Progress PM tools like MS Project and MS Excel, Able to do GANTT Charts
Time Management / Punctuality Organizational Skills for multitasking

Learn Corporate Tools and Language like
Define Procedures / SOPs
RACI Matrix and Visio tools to draw processes
Special Assignments – Policy Making Lacking certification
Special Assignments – Planning Lacking certification
Special Technical Expertise / Event Management Lacking certification and Corporate Jargon
Team Building, Human Resource Management Stakeholder Management, as team size is small. Less direct reports

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Online Trainings
Course Name Platform Target Job Title
Procurement Basics Udemy Procurement
Google Project
Coursera Project Management
Management
Operations
Management:
UDemy Service Operations
Product and Service
Management
HR Foundations:
Core Human Linkedin HR
Resources

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Online Trainings Relevant To All Job Titles

Course Name Platform
Improve Your Organizational Skills
LinkedIn
Certificate in Team Management

Udemy
The Foundations of Communicating within

Udemy
The World of HR
Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-

Coursera
Making
Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel

Work Smarter with Microsoft Word Coursera

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Online Certifications
Certification Name Target Job Title
Charted institute of purchasing and supply Diploma
– Membership , Certified professional in supply Procurement
chain management(CPSM)-ISM
Project Management Professional ; Prince 2 Project Management
Association of charted certified accountants ,

Certified Public Accountant , Charted Financial Accounting
Analyst
Six Sigma; ITIL Operation and Service Design
Certified supply chain professional ; Certified

contract Management Associate; Certified Procurement
professional project manager (APS)
SCRUM Master , PMI agile certified practitioner Project Management
Certified human resource professional(CHRP),

HR
Professional in human resource (PHR)- HRCI

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16 Personalities

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(Protagonist) Job Roles:

Teaching or Educational
HR Management
Customer Service Management
Strengths Weaknesses
Excellent Overly selfless, neglects

communication skills personal needs
Can be overly sensitive

Inspiring and persuasive
to criticism
Empathetic and Struggles with decision-

Charismatic,
understanding making at times
Empathetic, Natural
leaders
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(Defender) Job Roles:

Administration
Project Manager, Internal and
customer facing projects
Procurement
Compassionate Overly humble
Reliable Overly cautious
Loyalty, practicality, and Detail-oriented Reluctant to change

empathy

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ESFP-A / ESFP-T Job Roles:

Event Planners
(Entertainer) Public Relations Specialists
Hospitality Management
Tendency to avoid long-

Charismatic and charming
term planning
Adaptable to new situations Can be sensitive to criticism
Excellent interpersonal Difficulty with routine or

Spontaneity,
skills structured environments
Enthusiasm, Sociable

(Executive) Job Roles:
Ideal for assertive roles include
managerial positions,
Administrators,
Project managers for construction /
Infrastructure projects
Can be overly rigid or

Organized and efficient
inflexible
Strong leadership skills Tendency to be too critical
Excellent at implementing May struggle with adapting

Pragmatic, Decisive,
plans to unexpected changes
Responsible

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(Consul) Job Roles:

Customer Facing Management
or administrative positions - CSM
HR Ops or Customer service roles
Tendency to avoid conflict, may

Strong interpersonal skills
prioritize harmony over truth
Dependable, loyal, and

Overly selfless
supportive
Friendly, Outgoing, and Organized, practical, and

Difficulty with change
reliable
Organized

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Job Roles:
(Commander) Management or
Executive positions in a
Regulator
Strategic planning
Decisive and efficient Can be overly critical
Impatient with
Strong leadership qualities
incompetence
Excellent at long-term Tendency to overlook

Assertive, Confident,
planning emotions
Decision-maker

Job Roles:
(Mediator)
Writer, Counselor
HR - Conflict Management
Non-profit worker, Social
Worker
Deeply empathetic and Difficulty with practical

understanding details or follow-through
Highly creative and Tendency to be overly

imaginative idealistic
Strong sense of integrity Avoids conflict, may

Empathetic, Creative, and values struggle with assertiveness
and Idealistic
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(Debater) Job Roles:

Entrepreneurship,
Management
Consulting, Engineering
Problem Solver Argumentative
Excellent Communication Easily bored
Innovative, Visionary, Adaptability Insensitive

Resourceful

Job Roles:
(Adventurer)
Entrepreneurship
Event Management
Protocol Management
Artistic and creative Tendency to avoid conflict
Adaptable and May be overly sensitive at

spontaneous times
Sensitive to others' Struggle with long-term

Artistic, Sensitive,
emotions planning or organization
Independent
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Studio October 2024
Job Roles:
(Logistician)
Accountant
Engineer
Technical Project Manager
Lawyer
Tendency to be overly
Methodical and organized
critical
Strong sense of duty and

Resistance to change
responsibility
Detail-oriented, Consistent and reliable Reluctance to take risks

Responsible, Practical

Job Roles:
(Logician)
Technical Design & Project
Management
Software development, IT
Consulting, System Analysis
Professors or Researchers, R&D
Analytical Overthinking
Creative Dislike of Routine
Analytical, Curious,
Independent Insensitivty
Inventive

(Advocate) Job Roles:
Counseling or Psychology
HR Management
Writing, especially in creative or
advocacy roles
Compassionate and
Overly sensitive to criticism
empathetic nature
Insightful and creative Tendency towards

thinking perfectionism
Dedication to their ideals Difficulty dealing with

Compassionate,
and vision practical matters
Insightful, Idealistic

(Architect) Job Roles:
Engineer, IT Specialist
Design and Planning - Product
Management
Business Strategist
Entrepreneur - CTOs
Strategic thinkers Perfectionistic tendencies
Visionaries, creative
Intolerance for inefficiency
problem solvers
Innovative, strategic,
Analytical and decisive Can be overly critical
independent

Job Roles:
ENFP-A / ENFP-T
Event Planner
(Campaigner) Marketing
Specialist
Writer/Content
Creator
Excellent communicators Overthink things
Energetic and passionate Easily stressed
Enthusiastic, Creative, Innovative and adaptable Highly emotional

and Social Individuals
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Job Market &

Expectations – A Birds
Eye View
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Job Market & Expectations – A Birds Eye View

Target Jobs Market Demand Expectation / Requirement
95% Technical Project Manager Certified associate in project management (CAPM), PMP
Project Management
5% normal project manager jobs Certified
Procurement manager, sourcing manager.

Procurement 8 plus years of experience in procurement and supply chain
45% of the total jobs available
HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition

Human Resources Masters in HR, CHRP Certified
Manager. 13% of total jobs
Information Security, Cyber Security

Security Masters In Information Security, Cyber Security
95% jobs only 5% jobs in premises security
Manager Admin services and security

Administration 10 plus years of experience in administration
very less jobs 3% of total jobs
Accounting qualification with at least 8 years of post-

Head of Finance, GM Finance qualification experience.
Finance
24% of total jobs are in finance Master’s degree in financial management or a Chartered
Accountant, with more than 8 years

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SMART Goals

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Setting SMART Goals

S =Specific Tell Your Truth
What exactly is the goal or task?
What does a good job look like?
By when does the goal or task need to be accomplished?
M = Motivating
Is the goal or task meaningful for the individual?
Will working on this goal build competence and commitment?
Will working on this goal add or drain energy?
A = Attainable
Is the goal realistic, reasonable, and achievable?
Is the goal within the individual’s control?
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Setting SMART Goals

R = Relevant
Is the goal or task meaningful work for the organization?
Is the goal or task aligned with organization and work team
goals?
Is the goal or task a high priority in relation to other goals?
T = Trackable
How will progress and results be measured and tracked?

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Next Steps- Post Workshop

Activities Frequency of the Task
Update Resume (Improved Versions) 2 Updates/Week (role specific)
Improve Interview Skills Practice 15-20 Min/Day
Prioritize Industry/Sector/Company Top 3 as per Interest/Experience/Expertise/

Personality type
Preference of Job Roles in Targeted Allocate 15-30 Min/Day for Research

Industry/Company/Org
Research on Relevant/Selected Industry/Org Allocate 30 Min/ Day

& Sector
Customize/Personalize Elevator Pitch.

(3 min/day for 10 days) & Ongoing
Practice/Rehearse and Record

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Next Steps- Post Workshop

Activities Frequency of the Task
Craft/Personalize Interview Q&As using
S.E.A.T/B.E.A.T Format (Practice/Rehearse & 10 Min/Day
Record)
Acquire Relevant/Specific Certification

1 Course/Month
Courses (Online)
Build Network. Meet People from

1 Person/Day (Civil/Corporate Sector)
Civilian/Corporate setup/Worklife
Explore and know yourself better On-Going/Continous

(Strengths/weaknesses/competencies etc)

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Lean Canvas

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What is a Lean Canvas?

A living document that is the foundation for your business
Efficiency: It condenses essential information into a single
canvas.
Focus: Eliminates unrelated details, emphasizing what matters.
Adaptability: Allows quick adjustments as the market evolves.
Best Practices
Sketch in one sitting, and quickly
Evolves over time
Predict the present, and have a “doer” attitude
Take path of least resistance
Large enough market
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Customer Segment Example:

Brainstorm possible customers Children Aged 8-14: Target the
age group where financial
Create a list
literacy is crucial.
Pick the strongest customer segment with the Parents: Appeal to parents who
highest ROI want their kids to learn about
Be specific (readers should be able to imagine money.
the customer in their head)
A different canvas for each segment
Early Adopters Example:

Tech-Savvy Parents: Parents
First customer to pay for an imperfect product who actively seek educational
Do they have a problem? apps for their kids.
Do they know that they have a problem? Forward-Thinking Schools:
Schools that prioritize innovative
Are they currently paying to solve said
teaching methods.
problem?

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Problem Example:
Top 3 problems Financial Literacy Gap: Children
Focus on solving big, real problems lack exposure to financial
Think about pain points your customers face education in schools, leading to
challenges in understanding
Research and carry out interviews to create a
basic financial concepts.
list and pick the top 3
Alternatives Example:
Traditional Financial Education:
List of current alternatives Classroom-based financial
There is always an alternative literacy programs.
Doing nothing is an alternative Generic Educational Apps:
Existing apps covering various
subjects

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Unique Value Proposition

A single, clear compelling message that states
Example:
why you are different and worth buying
Learn While You Play! Master
First interaction, captures attention, and can Money Skills with Our Fun App.
be guessed
Creates passionate customers
High Level Pitch

Builds on familiar concepts
Example:
Quickly communicates message
anking for kids
Used with elevator pitch

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Solution Example:
Interactive Learning App: Develop an
Top 3 features
engaging mobile app that teaches kids
Minimal Viable Product about money management through
Minimal number of features to create value gamified modules.
Virtual Accounts: Allow kids to
Focus on the customers simulate financial transactions,
Match solution to problem understand budgeting, and learn about
saving and spending.
Unfair AdVantage Example:

Can’t be easily duplicated School Partnerships:
Can’t be easily bought Collaborate with schools to
integrate the app into the
curriculum.

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Revenue Streams
Perception of value Example:
Freemium Model: Offer basic
Determines your customer
features for free and charge for
Set expectations premium content or additional
Creates cash flow features.
Cost Structure Example:

App Development: Invest in creating
Impossible to get 100% accurate an intuitive and child-friendly
interface.
Focus on known costs
Content Creation: Develop engaging
Margin for error modules.
Lean approach Marketing: Promote the app to
parents and schools.

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Key Metrics Example:

2 Metrics that drive your business Active Users: Measure the
Action and success metric number of kids using the app
Action quantifies engagement, data points regularly.
Completion Rates: Track how
Success associates with action, financial
many modules kids complete.
Channels
How to reach your customer Example:
Product-market fit path App Stores: Distribute the app
Be realistic, many channels are inapplicable through iOS and Android stores.
today Social Media: Promote the app
through kid-friendly channels.
Build, test, & measure

INDUSTRIAL RELATION

Introduction to Industrial Relations
Industrial Relations involves the
management of employee-employer
relationships and workplace dynamics.
It focuses on labor laws, trade unions,
workplace policies, and conflict resolution.
The primary objective is to harmonize
workplace relations and ensure compliance
with labor regulations.
Key players include employees, employers,
trade unions, and government bodies.

Importance of Industrial Relations
Enhances morale and job
satisfaction.
Mechanisms for resolving
disputes.
Ensures adherence to labor
regulations.

Trade Unions & Labor Laws
Trade unions represent the
collective interests of employees,
advocating for better wages,
working conditions, and benefits
Labor laws regulate the relationship
between employers and employees,
ensuring fair treatment
Examples: Minimum Wages
Ordinance, 1961 , All Pakistan Trade
Union Federation

International Relations vs. Industrial Relations
Industrial Relations (IR)
Manages employee-employer relationships and workplace dynamics.
Focuses on labor laws, unions, and conflict resolution within
industries.
Key Players: Employees, Employers, Trade Unions, Government.
International Relations (IR)
Studies interactions between countries on political, economic, and
social levels.
Focuses on diplomacy, global security, and international trade.
Key Players: Nation-states, International Organizations (e.g., UN),
NGOs.

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Buidling Inclusive Workplace

Relationships

Overview
A crucial aspect of transitioning from military to
civilian life – fostering inclusive interactions in the
workplace. Understanding the nuances of civilian
work environments is pivotal. Our focus is on
promoting an inclusive atmosphere that embraces
diversity, particularly in interactions with women
colleagues.
Recognizing
Gender Dynamics
Importance of
Gender Awareness
Gender awareness can help to:
Improve communication and
collaboration between people of
different genders.
Create a more respectful and inclusive
workplace.
Reduce the risk of discrimination and
harassment.

Breaking Stereotypes
Gender stereotypes are
generalizations about the way people
think, feel, or behave based on their
gender.
They can be harmful because they
can limit people's opportunities and
make them feel like they don't belong.
It is important to challenge gender
stereotypes and promote gender
equality.
Communication
Styles
Men and women may have different
communication styles.
For example, men may be more direct
and assertive, while women may be
more collaborative and relationship-
oriented.
It is important to be aware of these
different communication styles in order
to avoid misunderstandings.

Handling
Unconscious Bias
Unconscious bias is a hidden prejudice
that can affect our thoughts and actions
without us realizing it.
Everyone has unconscious bias, but it is
important to be aware of it and to take
steps to mitigate its effects.
There are a number of strategies that
can be used to handle unconscious bias,
such as mindfulness and self-
awareness training.
Tips for Inclusive
Interactions
Active Listening
Active listening is the process of paying
attention to what someone is saying and
trying to understand their point of view.
Some tips for active listening include:
Make eye contact.
Nod your head.
Ask questions.
Avoid interrupting.
Paraphrase what you have heard
to make sure you understand.

Open Communication
Open communication is the process of sharing
your thoughts and feelings with others in a
respectful way.
Some tips for open communication include:

Use "I" statements to express your feelings.
Be willing to listen to other people's
viewpoints, even if you disagree with them.
Avoid making assumptions.
Be respectful of other people's culture and
background.

Do's and Don'ts
Do take the time to get to know your
Don't make inappropriate jokes or
female colleagues as individuals.
comments about women.
Do treat your female colleagues with
Don't assume that your female colleagues
respect, just as you would any other
are always available to talk.
colleague.
Don't make assumptions about your female
Do avoid making assumptions about your
colleagues' abilities or qualifications.
female colleagues based on their gender.
Don't use gendered language that could be
Do use inclusive language that avoids
offensive.
gender stereotypes.
Don't close yourself off to new ideas and
Do be open to learning about different
perspectives.
cultures and perspectives.
Don't make your female colleagues feel like
Do have your door open to your female
they are different from you.
colleagues if they ever need to talk to you.

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AdVentures Studio October 2024

Transferrable Skills - Your Strengths

AdVentures Studio October 2024

Transferrable Skills - Challenges / Opportunities

Time Management / Punctuality Organizational Skills for multitasking

Special Assignments – Planning Lacking certification

AdVentures Studio October 2024

Procurement Basics Udemy Procurement

AdVentures Studio October 2024

Online Trainings Relevant To All Job Titles

Certificate in Team Management

The Foundations of Communicating within

Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-

Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel

AdVentures Studio October 2024

Project Management Professional ; Prince 2 Project Management

Association of charted certified accountants ,

Six Sigma; ITIL Operation and Service Design

Certified supply chain professional ; Certified

SCRUM Master , PMI agile certified practitioner Project Management

Certified human resource professional(CHRP),

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(Protagonist) Job Roles:

Excellent Overly selfless, neglects

Can be overly sensitive

Empathetic and Struggles with decision-

(Defender) Job Roles:

Compassionate Overly humble

Reliable Overly cautious

Loyalty, practicality, and Detail-oriented Reluctant to change

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ESFP-A / ESFP-T Job Roles:

Tendency to avoid long-

Adaptable to new situations Can be sensitive to criticism

Excellent interpersonal Difficulty with routine or

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Can be overly rigid or

Strong leadership skills Tendency to be too critical

Excellent at implementing May struggle with adapting

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(Consul) Job Roles:

Tendency to avoid conflict, may

Dependable, loyal, and

Friendly, Outgoing, and Organized, practical, and

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Decisive and efficient Can be overly critical

Excellent at long-term Tendency to overlook

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Deeply empathetic and Difficulty with practical

Highly creative and Tendency to be overly

Strong sense of integrity Avoids conflict, may

AdVentures Studio February2024

(Debater) Job Roles:

Problem Solver Argumentative

Excellent Communication Easily bored

Innovative, Visionary, Adaptability Insensitive

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Artistic and creative Tendency to avoid conflict