By Janet I. Farley

After nearly six years at war, the U.S. military is fatigued. Service members have had tours extended multiple times and families are weary of the toll that has been taken in terms of separation and injuries.

In conjunction with President Obama's pledge to bring our troops home, an unprecedented number of soldiers will be seeking retirement from the front lines. This book provides a framework for career transition for military service members and their families.

While other books similar in scope address just one or two aspects of the job search process, this one covers the entire transition process and includes the family perspective. The military has taken great pains to show that it considers the welfare not only of its service members, but of the families who support them.

Key features of the book include:

• Consideration of the family's perspective and needs during the transition process.
  
• Charts, checklists, and worksheets for planning each transition aspect.
  
• Resume and cover letter advice and sample resumes and cover letters for transitioning military personnel.
  
• Help with making the decision to leave the military.
  
• Interviewing and salary negotiation tips.
  
• Advice for surviving the first month on the new job and beyond.

New in this edition:

• Information on employment and retraining options for the disabled to coincide with the increase in “wounded warriors.”
  
• Information on new online transition tools and using online networking effectively.
  
• A chapter on how to get a job with the federal government.
  
• Fresh resume and cover letter examples.
  
• Tips for performing well in video interviews and working with professional recruiters.
  
• More strategies for succeeding in new civilian jobs.

The appendix includes a resources guide. 208 pages. 6 x 9. Softcover. September 2009.

Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1: Should You Stay or Should You Go?
  
• Chapter 2: Creating Your Overall Transition Strategy
  
• Chapter 3: VA Benefits and Training, Including Wounded Warrior Resources
  
• Chapter 4: Job Search Necessities
  
• Chapter 5: Building an Adaptable Resume
  
• Chapter 6: Creating Effective Job Search Letters
  
• Chapter 7: Winning Interview Skills
  
• Chapter 8: Getting Federal Jobs
  
• Chapter 9: Evaluating and Negotiating Job Offers
  
• Chapter 10: You're Hired - Now What?

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