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PublisherPotomac Books, Incorporated

ISBN-101640120009

ISBN-139781640120006

eBay Product ID (ePID)240164588

Product Key Features

Number of Pages272 Pages

Publication NameOut of Uniform : Your Guide to a Successful Military-To-Civilian Career Transition

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2018

SubjectCounseling / Career Development, Military / Veterans, Armed Forces, Careers / Job Hunting

FeaturesNew Edition

TypeTextbook

AuthorTom Wolfe

Subject AreaEducation, Business & Economics, Study Aids, History

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight13.6 Oz

Item Length8.9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2017-049905

Reviews"We owe our military service members so much, including the right to compete for a job when they leave the service. Out of Uniform just might give them that competitive edge. Are you a veteran? Read it! Know a veteran? Make sure he or she has a copy!"--Mike Krzyzewski, U.S. Army veteran and Duke University men's basketball coach, "With the exception of leaving civilian life for the military, no professional change is more cathartic or challenging than the transition back out of uniform. Key for success is preparation, both mental and emotional. Tom Wolfe provides the indispensable guide to help you both prepare and succeed."--Lt. Gen. Dan Christman, U.S. Army (Ret.), former superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy, "We owe our military service members so much, including the right to compete for a job when they leave the service. Out of Uniform just might give them that competitive edge. Are you a veteran? Read it! Know a veteran? Make sure he or she has a copy!"" - Mike Krzyzewski, U.S. Army veteran and Duke University men's basketball coach. ""With the exception of leaving civilian life for the military, no professional change is more cathartic or challenging than the transition back out of uniform. Key for success is preparation, both mental and emotional. Tom Wolfe provides the indispensable guide to help you both prepare and succeed."" - Lt. Gen. Dan Christman, U.S. Army (ret.), former superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy., "With the exception of leaving civilian life for the military, no professional change is more cathartic or challenging than the transition back out of uniform. Key for success is preparation, both mental and emotional. Tom Wolfe provides the indispensable guide to help you both prepare and succeed."--Lt. Gen. Dan Christman, U.S. Army (ret.), former superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy

IllustratedYes

Table Of ContentPreface Acknowledgments Introduction Note on the Second Edition Section 1. Transition Readiness 1. Life Is Like a Roller Coaster 2. The Education of Self 3. Stereotypes 4. Master of Change 5. The Four Profiles 6. Filters, Part One (Employer''s) 7. When Can You Start? 8. Travel: Are Your Bags Packed? 9. Grade Point Average 10. How Much Are You Worth? 11. Will You Relocate? 12. Filters, Part Two (Your Own) 13. Quality of Life versus Quality of Work 14. Educational Background Check 15. Transition Timeline Section 2. The Self-Discovery Zone 16. From Trees to Toilet Paper 17. Lifetime Tasks and Skills Inventory 18. What Size Company Is Best for You? 19. The Digital You and Your Virtual Résumé 20. What''s behind Curtain Number Three? 21. Experience or Potential? 22. The Best Job for You? 23. Job Hunting from a Remote Location 24. The Geographically Restricted Job Search Section 3. The Other Side of the Fence 25. What''s Out There? 26. I Want to Work with People 27. I Want to Be a Manager 28. Operations Management 29. Engineering 30. Is Consulting Right for You? 31. Government Contractors 32. Additional Options 33. The Boss of Me 34. The S Word 35. Your SQ Number 36. The Audition Section 4. Preparations (Mechanical) 37. Your Decision Matrix (Part 1: Design) 38. The Six Ps 39. Documentation 40. Creating Your Résumé 41. Cover Letters 42. Your Reference List 43. Application Forms: Thank Goodness I Made a Copy 44. Uniform of the Day 45. Finding Uncle Harry or Aunt Mary 46. Headhunters 47. An Employment Perfect Storm 48. The Runaway Résumé Section 5. Preparations (Mental) 49. The Power of Questions 50. Researching Companies 51. Knowledge Is Power 52. Wallflowers and Cheerleaders 53. Weaknesses: Use Them to Your Benefit 54. Camaraderie and the Power of People 55. Tell ''Em What They Want to Hear Section 6. Interviews: Tips and Techniques 56. Body Language 57. Interviewers: The Good, the Bad, and the "Ugly" 58. What''s with That Tie? 59. From Adversary to Advocate 60. All of My Questions Have Been Answered 61. Please Leave a Message at the Beep 62. Be Memorable 63. Extra Preparations Section 7. Interviews: Variety and Function 64. Interview and Etiquette Checklist 65. Interviews: Purpose and Varieties 66. Can You Hear (and Maybe See) Me Now? 67. Let''s Do Lunch 68. Following Up after the Interview 69. Until the Paperwork Is Done 70. We Regret to Inform You 71. Your Decision Matrix (Part 2: Usage) Section 8. Offer, Decision, and Launch 72. Learning How to Swim 73. The Power Shift 74. Job Offer: The Message and the Makeup 75. The REV Factor 76. The High Jumpers 77. Will You Marry Me? 78. One-Offer-Itis 79. Salary Negotiation 80. Responding to Offers--the Right Way 81. Lift Off and Stay on Course 82. A Personal Trainer for Your Career 83. Has the Ride Lost Its Thrill? Afterword Index

Edition DescriptionNew Edition

SynopsisAfter completing military service, veterans can have a difficult time finding employment when returning to civilian life. Out of Uniform, Second Edition is designed to help all transitioning military personnel, regardless of service, branch, rank, rating, time in service, time in grade, or specialty. Although all service members share common denominators, each individual brings something unique to the job market. Not only does this book cover the basics--search techniques, networking, interview preparation, r sum s, negotiation, and a new chapter on social media--it also offers guidance on topics that are often overlooked, specifically the central issues of self-knowledge, interviewing empathy, and the power of questions. In addition to the technical guidance, readers will also discover important information in the anecdotes based on the experiences of soldiers, sailors, air force personnel, and marines. Out of Uniform, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for veterans who want to make the most out of their civilian career opportunities., After completing military service, veterans can have a difficult time finding employment when returning to civilian life. Out of Uniform, Second Edition is designed to help all transitioning military personnel, regardless of service, branch, rank, rating, time in service, time in grade, or specialty. Although all service members share common denominators, each individual brings something unique to the job market. Not only does this book cover the basics--search techniques, networking, interview preparation, résumés, negotiation, and a new chapter on social media--it also offers guidance on topics that are often overlooked, specifically the central issues of self-knowledge, interviewing empathy, and the power of questions. In addition to the technical guidance, readers will also discover important information in the anecdotes based on the experiences of soldiers, sailors, air force personnel, and marines. Out of Uniform, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for veterans who want to make the most out of their civilian career opportunities.

LC Classification NumberHF5384.W64 2018