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!"