Description
ISBN 978-1-57023-382-1 (softcover); 978-1-57023-383-8 (eBook)
By Ronald L. Krannich, Ph.D.
#7192 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! 64 pages. © 2016.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Planning Your Transition 1
- Planning for Retirement 1
- Military-to-Civilian Transition Services 2
Job Search Information and Skills 3
- 10 Steps to Job Search Success 3
- What’s Your Job Search IQ? 4
- How’s Your Attitude? 7
- Translating Military Experience 9
- Translating Job Titles and Education 12
- Identify Your Transferable Skills 14
- Motivated Abilities and Skills (MAS) 15
- State a Clear Objective or Goal 16
- Complete Winning Applications 18
- Avoid Common Resume Mistakes 19
- Use the Internet Wisely 21
- Community-Based Opportunity Networks 22
- Attend Military-Friendly Job Fairs 24
- Top 50 Military-Friendly Employers 26
- Start Your Own Business 28
- Finding a Federal Job 30
- Network Your Way to Success 31
- Prepare for Job Interviews 34
- Avoid Common Interview Errors 35
- Handle Red Flags Tactfully 37
- Prepare to Answer Key Questions 38
- Ask Informative Questions 41
- Close and Exit the Interview Properly 42
- Follow Up the Interview Quickly 43
- Avoid 20 Salary Mistakes 44
- Accept the Job Offer 45
Job Survival and Success 46
- Survive and Thrive on the Job 46
- 10 Job Survival Strategies 47
- Conduct an Annual Career Check-Up 47
Documentation and Resources 48
- Personal Information 48
- Education Snapshot 50
- College/University Attended 51
- Other Education/Training 52
- Work History/Experience 53
- Other Noteworthy Experiences 54
- Identify Your Best References 55
- Transition Assistance Websites 57
Order Form/Resources 58
- Order Form 58
- Military Spouses and Transition Guides 60
THE AUTHOR: Ron Krannich is one of America’s leading career and travel writers who has authored more than 100 books, including The Military Spouse’s Employment Pocket Guide, Military-to-Civilian Resumes and Letters, Military-to-Civilian Success for Veterans and Their Families, and the annual 250,000+ copy Military-to-Civilian Transition Guide.
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