The hire tactics! : the four milestones for finding civilian employment

Things have changed, times have changed, and times are tough - especially if you're a military veteran seeking employment in today's economy. This essential guide is designed to help you succeed in your civilian job search. Written by a career military officer and a career expert, TheHireTactics introduces a methodology that includes innovative tools that go far beyond the traditional resume and cover letter. You will learn how to define your value in civilian terms and employ the strategies and tactics necessary to differentiate yourself from the competition and successfully complete your job search mission. Learn the 4 Milestones for Civilian Employment: Packaging - teaches you how to implement new and unique tools that will clearly separate you from your competition. Promotion - introduces strategies and techniques that help you successfully penetrate the hidden job market by broadcasting your value to the business community, not your resume. Product Demonstration - teaches you the techniques to conduct a proactive, strategic interview that will greatly enhance your chances of getting the offer. Pricing - Teaches you how to negotiate the difference between what you're offered and your true worth to the organization. Testimonials About the Authors SECTION 1 Veteran Employment Tactics Introduction Welcome to the New Job Reality Why The Hire TacticsTM The Four Milestones Chapter One Differentiation is Critical C.R.A.P. Step 1-Selling Yourself Step 2-Defining Your Value Chapter Two YOU are the Product and YOU are the Salesperson Your Marketing Toolbox Tool Number 1: Your 10-Second Commercial Tool Number 2: Personal Business Cards Tool Number 3: Resumes Tool Number 4: The Biography Tool Number 5: Cover Letters Tool Number 6: Management Endorsements. Tool Number 7: The Post-Interview Packet Tool Number 8: References Additional Marketing Tools Chapter Three Creating a Resume and Cover Letter The Chronological Resume The Functional Resume The Combination Resume More You Should Know About Resumes Sample Biography Sample Strategic Value Letter Sample Strategic Job Listing Letter Strategic Networking Letter Strategic Meeting Letter Strategic Referral Letter Strategic Research Letter Summary Resources SECTION 2 Fire Your Resume! Introduction Who Are You? Everyone Loves a Vet But ... Transforming Military Service into Civilian SpeakIt's Not About Career Planning Chapter Four The "Traditional" Job Search Approach Don't Waste Your Money! Chapter Five Four Reasons Not to Send a Resume Reason 1-Resumes End Up in Human Resources Reason 2-Resumes Are Used to Screen You Out Reason 3-Resumes Are Not Value Propositions Reason 4-Resumes Do Not Differentiate You Chapter Six It's Time to Change Your Mindset! Resource 1-Internal Candidates Resource 2-Referral/Recommendations/ Word-of-Mouth Resource 3-Posting a Job Opening Resource 4-Hire a Recruiter Chapter Seven. Tactics for a Successful Job Search in the New EconomyTactic #2-Target Companies, Not Jobs Tactic #3-Define Your Value Tactic #4-Target the Hiring Manager Tactic #5-Get Referred to the Hiring Manager Tactic #6-Broadcast Your Value, Not Your Resume Tactic #7-Initiate a Dialog Chapter Eight Using Social Networks in Your Job Hunt An Introduction to LinkedIn SECTION 3 Lock and Load! Introduction Chapter Nine 24 Job Interview Questions Military Veterans Must Know! SECTION 4 Pay Day! Introduction Negotiating Your True Worth, Not a Salary Chapter Ten They Made You a Job Offer! You Got an Offer!Acknowledging Your Offer Job Types Your Worth in the Marketplace Special Note for Newly Transitioned Veterans Chapter Eleven Key Considerations Cash Compensation BEWARE IF YOU ARE RETIRED MILITARY! Must-Haves Company Life Cycle Chapter Twelve The Art of Negotiation Basis for Negotiation The Process of Negotiation Strategies to Negotiate a Higher Base Salary The Negotiation Discussion Summary and Conclusion Financial Analysis Worksheet Job Offer Component Checklist Your Analysis of Job Offer Closing Thoughts THEHIREROADTM Job Search System APPENDIX. Testimonials ; About the Authors ; SECTION 1 ; Veteran Employment Tactics ; Introduction ; Welcome to the New Job Reality ; Why The Hire TacticsTM ; The Four Milestones ; Chapter One ; Differentiation is Critical ; C.R.A.P. ; Step 1-Selling Yourself ; Step 2-Defining Your Value ; Chapter Two ; YOU are the Product and YOU are the Salesperson ; Your Marketing Toolbox ; Tool Number 1: Your 10-Second Commercial ; Tool Number 2: Personal Business Cards ; Tool Number 3: Resumes ; Tool Number 4: The Biography. Tool Number 5: Cover Letters Tool Number 6: Management Endorsements ; Tool Number 7: The Post-Interview Packet ; Tool Number 8: References ; Additional Marketing Tools ; Chapter Three ; Creating a Resume and Cover Letter ; The Chronological Resume ; The Functional Resume ; The Combination Resume ; More You Should Know About Resumes ; Sample Biography ; Sample Strategic Value Letter ; Sample Strategic Job Listing Letter ; Strategic Networking Letter ; Strategic Meeting Letter ; Strategic Referral Letter ; Strategic Research Letter. Summary ; Resources ; SECTION 2 ; Fire Your Resume! ; Introduction ; Who Are You? ; Everyone Loves a Vet But ... ; Transforming Military Service into Civilian Speak ; It's Not About Career Planning ; Chapter Four ; The "Traditional" Job Search Approach ; Don't Waste Your Money! ; Chapter Five ; Four Reasons Not to Send a Resume ; Reason 1-Resumes End Up in Human Resources ; Reason 2-Resumes Are Used to Screen You Out ; Reason 3-Resumes Are Not Value Propositions ; Reason 4-Resumes Do Not Differentiate You. Chapter Six ; It's Time to Change Your Mindset! ; Resource 1-Internal Candidates ; Resource 2-Referral/Recommendations/ Word-of-Mouth ; Resource 3-Posting a Job Opening ; Resource 4-Hire a Recruiter ; Chapter Seven ; Tactics for a Successful Job Search in the New Economy ; Tactic #2-Target Companies, Not Jobs ; Tactic #3-Define Your Value ; Tactic #4-Target the Hiring Manager ; Tactic #5-Get Referred to the Hiring Manager ; Tactic #6-Broadcast Your Value, Not Your Resume ; Tactic #7-Initiate a Dialog ; Chapter Eight. Using Social Networks in Your Job Hunt An Introduction to LinkedIn ; SECTION 3 ; Lock and Load! ; Introduction ; Chapter Nine ; 24 Job Interview Questions Military Veterans Must Know! ; SECTION 4 ; Pay Day! ; Introduction ; Negotiating Your True Worth, Not a Salary ; Chapter Ten ; They Made You a Job Offer! ; You Got an Offer! ; Acknowledging Your Offer ; Job Types ; Your Worth in the Marketplace ; Special Note for Newly Transitioned Veterans ; Chapter Eleven ; Key Considerations ; Cash Compensation. If you're a military veteran seeking employment in today's economy, this essential eBook will help you learn the right strategy to land the best job! Written by a career military officer and a career expert, TheHireTactics introduces a methodology that includes innovative tools that go far beyond the traditional resume and cover letter. You will learn how to define your value in civilian terms and employ the strategies and tactics necessary to differentiate yourself from the competition and successfully complete your job search mission. Learn how to package yourself for success while maneuvering social networking sites that will help you penetrate the hidden job market. Also included are the 24 job interview questions you need to know along with proven techniques to teach you how to conduct a proactive, strategic interview that will greatly enhance your chances of getting the offer. Learn how to use your tactical advantage as a military veteran and land the job you want!