Military-to-Civilian Success for Veterans and Their Families: The Ultimate Re-Imagining Guide for Making Smart Re-Careering, Relocation, and Retirement Decisions

Each year nearly 250,000 servicemembers transition to the civilian world. Faced with numerous forks in the road, most servicemembers and their families want useful advice on making smart re-careering, relocation, and retirement decisions. Representing the most comprehensive treatment of the subject, this book is jam-packed with essential information on the details of finding employment, relocating to great communities, and starting a business. Includes timeless tips on identifying skills, setting goals, writing resumes, networking, conducting an online job search, attending job fairs, contacting military-friendly employers, interviewing, accepting job offers, advancing careers, and much more. Preface Pursue a passionate life with purpose and meaning Part I: Understanding the path ahead: Re-imagining the civilian work world ; Develop a proactive mindset for success ; Changing trends, jobs, careers, and employers ; Best jobs and career alternatives for transitioning military ; Create and nurture a big net for success ; Select the most effective job search approaches Part II: Develop powerful career transition skills: Discover the truth about you ; Identify your interests and values ; Analyze your motivated abilities and skills (MAS) ; Craft a powerful employer-centered objective ; Write powerful applications, 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 Part III: Make smart decisions the rest of your life: Survive and thrive in your career ; Find your ideal place to live, work, and play ; Start your own business. Focuses on the challenging 3R's of military-to-civilian transition -- Re-careering, Relocating, and Retiring. Includes timeless tips for re-imagining life outside the military and for launching a successful transition into the civilian work world