ISBN: 1-57023-255-5

By Mary T. Hay, Lani H. Rorrer, James R. Rivera, Ron and Caryl Krannich

"...An invaluable source for easing back into the working life outside of the military....Very strongly recommended for all former military men and women searching for an accessible introduction to working and living comfortably in a non-military setting."
--The Midwest Book Review

Each year over 250,000 military personnel and families leave their respective service. While some plan to go into full-time retirement, most intend to start a new career. Many of their spouses also are looking for jobs.

In addition, millions of veterans are interested in changing jobs and careers. Some want to start their own businesses.

Faced with the daunting tasks of writing a resume and letters, contacting potential employers, networking for information and referrals, developing salary negotiation skills, or learning how to start and run a successful business, many veterans and their families need sound advice on how to best make it in the civilian world. Above all, they need a "trusted friend" to coach them through the transition process.

Here's the ultimate career transition guide for military personnel, veterans, and their families. Jam-packed with the latest strategies and timeless tips for launching a successful transition into the civilian sector, the book's three major sections and 19 chapters cover:

• The new world of work
  
• Transferable military-to-civilian skills
  
• Best jobs for transitioning military
  
• Top 100 employers
  
• Developing the right attitude
  
• Assessing skills
  
• Stating goals
  
• Completing applications
  
• Writing resumes and letters
  
• Dressing for success
  
• Conducting an online job search
  
• Attending job fairs
  
• Networking
  
• Interviewing
  
• Negotiating salary
  
• Accepting a job offer
  
• Advancing one's career
  
• Overcoming setbacks
  
• And much, much more

Special features include:

• 300+ military-friendly employers
  
• 103 compensation elements for negotiating salaries
  
• 47 tough interview questions you should be prepared to answer
  
• 40 myths and realities of the job search process
  
• 40 employment trends
  
• 25 job-keeping and advancement strategies
  
• 25 best places in the U.S. to live
  
• 20 principles for job search success
  
• 19 sample resumes
  
• 14 things you need to know before starting a business
  
• 11 sample letters and focus pieces
  
• 7 sequential job search steps you must follow

The book also provides numerous self-assessment tests and exercises, a realistic planning and implementation time line, job search contract and weekly performance reports, and sound advice on relocation and starting a business, and many useful military transition resources.

480 pages. 6 x 9. March 2006. $21.95. SPECIALS: 20% discount on 10-24 copies; 30% discount on 25-99 copies; 40% discount on 100-249 copies; 50% discount on 250+ copies.



TABLE OF CONTENTS:

• Discover a New Life You Really Love
  
• Welcome to the Challenging Civilian World
  
• Get Started Right
  
• Changing Trends, Job, Careers, and Employers
  
• Best Job and Career Alternatives for Transitioning Military
  
• Cast a New Net for Success
  
• Select the Most Effective Job Search Approaches
  
• Discover the Truth About You
  
• Identify Your Interests and Values
  
• Analyze Your Motivated Abilities and Skills
  
• Specify a Powerful Objective
  
• Write Effective Resumes and Letters
  
• Research Alternative Jobs, Employers, and Communities
  
• Network Your Way Through the Hidden Job Market
  
• Interview Like a Pro
  
• Negotiate Salary, Benefits, and Your Future
  
• Survive and Thrive in Your Career
  
• Find Your Ideal Place to Live and Work
  
• Start Your Own Business

Click here to order this book AND a DVD (Marketing Yourself for a Second Career).
See also the related Military-to-Civilian Transition Guides, a collection of three books of interest to the military and their spouses.

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