Technical_Exhibit_4F-_Sample_SFL-TAP_Critique_Form.pdf

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 4F Sample SFL-TAP Critique Form Report

1. How did you find out about SFL-TAP?

SFL-TAP Center Chain of Command Poster, News article, Flyer Word of mouth Briefing Referral AKO announcement/direct email/Social Media

2. What most closely represents your primary focus after separation or retirement?

I had a job waiting for me after separation from active duty I planned to return to the job I left when mobilized I planned to find a job I planned to attend school using GI Bill benefits I planned to start my own business I planned to draw unemployment benefits I planned to draw disability I planned to draw retirement I planned to take a break and not work

3. Indicate all the services you attended (click all that apply):

Department of Veterans Affairs benefits briefing Department of Labor Employment Workshop SFL-TAP resume classes SFL-TAP Job Preparation classes (dress for success, interviewing techniques) Assistance with developing my Individual Transition Plan Assistance with preparing my resume

4. Were you able to receive all the SFL-TAP services you wanted?

Yes (if yes, skip to #5) No

5. If you were not able to receive all the SFL-TAP services you wanted, why?

Does not apply, I received all the services I wanted.

Didn't have enough time Unit would not release me Personal reasons or conflicts

6. When did you begin SFL-TAP services prior to your separation or retirement date?

12-24 months 10-11 months 8-11 months 6-7 months 3-5 months Less than 90 days

If you are seeking employment, when is your targeted start date? Within a month of my separation date 1-3 months after my separation date 4-5 months after my separation date 6-9 months after my separation date >9 months after my separation date

7. My Chain-of-Command has been very supportive during my transition. (If you disagree or strongly disagree, please tell us why in the comments section.)

Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree

8. The pre-separation briefing and completion of the pre-separation checklist gave me a better understanding of the benefits, entitlements, and services available to me.

(If you disagree or strongly disagree, please tell us why in the comments section.)

Strongly agree

Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree

9. The Department of Labor employment workshop prepared me for conducting a successful job search? (If you disagree or strongly disagree, please tell us why in the comments section.)

Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree

10. The Veteran’s Affairs Benefits briefings explained my post service benefits? (If you disagree or strongly disagree, please tell us why in the comments section.)

Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree

11. The Veteran’s Affairs Benefits briefings prepared me to apply for my benefits? (If you disagree or strongly disagree, please tell us why in the comments section.)

Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree

12. The SFL-TAP Center staff did a great job helping me to write/improve my resume or job application. (If you disagree or strongly disagree, please tell us why in the comments section.)

Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree Does not apply, the SFL-TAP Center staff did not help with my job application/resume

13. The personal assistance provided by the SFL-TAP Center staff was excellent. (If you disagree or strongly disagree, please tell us why in the comments section.)

Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree

14. SFL-TAP has better prepared me to achieve my transition goals.

(If you disagree or strongly disagree, please tell us why in the comments section.)

Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree

15. I feel confident about beginning my transition. (If you disagree or strongly disagree, please tell us why in the comments section.)

16.

Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree

17. The SFL-TAP virtual tools (i.e. SFL-TAP Call Center or SFL-TAP webpage), were excellent? (If you disagree or strongly disagree, please tell us why in the comments section.)

Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree

18. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate your stress level as you begin your separation?

1 No stress 2 Low stress

3 Moderate stress 4 High stress 5 Extreme stress

19. If you did not attend the DOL Employment Workshop, why? Does not apply, I did attend the employment workshop.

Did not want to attend Already have job or will be going to school Unit would not release me Personal reasons or conflict Used/applied for VA benefits through another source

20. If you did not attend a VA Benefits Briefing, why?

Does not apply I did attend a VA Briefing.

Did not want/need to attend Unit would not release me Personal reasons or conflict

21. How well prepared are you to conduct a job search?

Completely prepared to conduct a job search Somewhat prepared to conduct a job search Still need to learn how to conduct a job search Not prepared to conduct a job search Already had a job so did not conduct a job search

22. What do you think will be your biggest barrier to finding a job?

Lack of knowledge of the job search process Lack of transferrable job skills for my selected occupation Lack of an established network Employer stigma about veterans Lack of opportunity in the geographic area in which I am seeking employment National Guard or Reserves service which requires extended absences from

23. What SFL-TAP service did you value the most?

Pre-separation counseling SFL-TAP Center staff assistance/counseling Automated SFL-TAP tools Job search training classes

SFL-TAP

Virtual SFL-TAP Center

Please provide additional comments to explain your answers, recognize something/someone you appreciate, or tell us about something we need to improve.