Military Transition to Civilian Success: The Complete Guide for Veterans and Their Families

by James R. Rivera, Lani H. Rorrer, Mary T. Hay, et al.

Book Overview

Includes the latest strategies for launching a successful transition in the civilian world. Covers everything from assessing skills and writing resumes to starting a business and planning for retirement.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570232555
• ISBN13: 9781570232558
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Impact Publications
• Length: 481 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

An informative reference for military personnel trying to successfully convert their lives back to t

Collaboratively compiled and co-authored by Mary T. Hay, Lani H. Rorrer, James R. Rivera, and Ron and Caryl Krannich, Military Transition To Civilian Success: The Complete Guide For Veterans And Their Families is an informative and "user friendly" reference for military personnel trying to successfully convert their lives back to that of civilians. Listing and presenting over 300 military-friendly employers, 103 compensation elements for negotiating salaries, 47 tough interview questions and proper preparation for their answers, 40 myths and realities of the job search process, 40 employment trends, 25 job-keeping and advancement strategies, 25 best places in the U.S. to live and a great many more greatly helpful ideas for civilian living, Military Transition To Civilian Success is an invaluable source for easing back into the working life outside of the military for discharged servicemen, and their families. Military Transition To Civilian Success is very strongly recommended for all former military men and women searching for an accessible introduction to working and living comfortably in a non-military setting.