Each year over 250,000 military personnel and families leave their respective service for new careers in the civilian world. Faced with the challenging tasks of writing a resume, contacting potential employers, interviewing, negotiating salary, or starting a business, many veterans and their families need a "trusted friend" to coach them through the challenging transition process.
Filled with the latest strategies and timeless tips for launching a successful military-to-civilian transition, this revealing pocket guide helps users:
·identify transferable military-to-civilian skills
·locate the best military-friendly jobs and employers
·develop the right attitudes
·assess skills and state goals
·complete applications and write resumes and letters
·conduct an effective online job search
·attend and work job fairs effectively
·network, interview, and negotiate compensation
It also covers such important subjects as starting a business, surviving on the job, planning for retirement, documenting experience, finding a federal job, and identifying references. Jam-packed with engaging checklists, tips, examples, and exercises, this handy guide may well change your life!
Each year over 250,000 military personnel and families leave their respective service for new careers in the civilian world. Faced with the challenging tasks of writing a resume, contacting potential employers, interviewing, negotiating salary, or starting a business, many veterans and their families need a "trusted friend" to coach them through the challenging transition process.
Filled with the latest strategies and timeless tips for launching a successful military-to-civilian transition, this revealing pocket guide helps users:
·identify transferable military-to-civilian skills
·locate the best military-friendly jobs and employers
·develop the right attitudes
·assess skills and state goals
·complete applications and write resumes and letters
·conduct an effective online job search
·attend and work job fairs effectively
·network, interview, and negotiate compensation
It also covers such important subjects as starting a business, surviving on the job, planning for retirement, documenting experience, finding a federal job, and identifying references. Jam-packed with engaging checklists, tips, examples, and exercises, this handy guide may well change your life!
The Military-to-Civilian Transition Pocket Guide
64The Military-to-Civilian Transition Pocket Guide
64Paperback(Mass Market Paperback - 2nd Edition)
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781570233470 |
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Publisher: | Impact Publications VA |
Publication date: | 11/07/2014 |
Edition description: | 2nd Edition |
Pages: | 64 |
Product dimensions: | 4.00(w) x 5.00(h) x 2.00(d) |