Down Range
Down Range

Author: James D. Murphy

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-11-12

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1118825713

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Military veterans prepare for the next mission in their careers Written by veterans who have successfully made the transition, Down Range offers career planning guidance to U.S. military veterans coming off active duty. This is NOT simply a guide to transitioning from the military to the civilian world. This is NOT a guide to getting a job. This book IS a guide to developing a post-military career, not just for the first few days, weeks, or months after active duty, but for the rest of your employed life. This simple and effective planning process has been taught to more than 1 million business executives in companies all over the world. Explains how to build an adaptable long-range career plan called a Career High Definition Destination (HDD), across a spectrum of seven key areas Shows how business differs from military service, how to identify the resources needed to achieve the Career HDD, and how to develop strategic and tactical courses of action that drive you to executing towards your Career HDD on a consistent basis Author James Murphy is founder of Afterburner Inc. and is currently working with the U.S. Army at the highest levels to develop a transition program for the estimated 1.5 million veterans who will transition from active duty service to civilian careers by the year 2020 This book challenges veterans to change their mind-set and understand just how different the "wilderness" of civilian employment is from military experience. Down Range provides an appreciation for what's important to a business, helping you to become a valuable asset throughout your career.

American Spirit
American Spirit

Author: Tamara Maxwell

Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2017-09-25

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 1640792481

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To have the American dream or to understand the American spirit is to understand that it is not a golden ticket you acquire because of your color, race, or financial status. It is not because there is a secret that only certain people know to obtain happiness and success. It is not one specific type of story. My story is like millions of others out there. It is not special. It is not glorious. It is not filled with luck and handouts or a million dollars. It is a story of truth in finding joy and satisfaction in being all that you can be. This is a story about being resilient and having faith and in being able to stand and thrive and be successfully happy with what you are given. This book is about how to overcome the anti-American spirit of victimization and entitlement and let the American spirit rise in you and fight the good fight, fight for your life, your future, your dreams, and your success, and in doing so, the American spirit lives, and the American dream is achieved. Photography by: Kyilye Bradley Art work by: Daniel Willis

Out of Uniform
Out of Uniform

Author: Tom Wolfe

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2018-04

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 164012019X

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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.

Surviving Deployment
Surviving Deployment

Author: Karen Pavlicin

Publisher: Elva Resa

Published: 2021-10-26

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781934617144

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Personal stories, practical ideas, and checklists help readers know what to expect, how to prepare, and how to personally grow as individuals and families. Updated second edition includes new information about longer repeat and multiple deployments, self-care and wellness, and stories and examples from recent conflicts.

The Military Millionaire
The Military Millionaire

Author: Ken Heaney

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2010-11-10

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 1426943458

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Becoming a military millionaire doesnt require a big salary, corporate bonus checks or tremendous prowess in the stock market. It does require taking advantage of the generous resources the military off ers, using a systemic approach to investing in your future, and avoiding the pitfalls that people routinely fall in because they dont have a plan. I believe that wealth is obtainable to the military professional without sacrificing devotion to duty or family. Its simply a matter of loading up your fi nancial rucksack with the goals, a plan, the right information and applying sound lifestyle habits that take advantage of whats available to you as a service member or family member and avoiding poor fi nancial and lifestyle decisions. Id like to give you the answers to the test in advance so you can get it right the fi rst time. So come on and follow me!

Military-to-civilian Career Transition Guide
Military-to-civilian Career Transition Guide

Author: Janet I. Farley

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781593577315

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This handbook provides a career transition framework for service members and their families. Readers are given exit strategies for gracefully leaving the military; charts, checklists, and worksheets for planning each transition aspect; resume and cover letter samples and strategies; and interviewing and salary negotiation tips. The author also shares advice for surviving the first month on the new job and beyond. This enhanced edition includes a chapter on how to land a federal job, tips for online networking; a directory of online transition tools; and information on employment and retraining options for disabled veterans. An essential roadmap for transitioning service members and their families, this eye-opening guide addresses the entire transition process and includes the family perspective with it.

I Miss You!
I Miss You!

Author: Beth Andrews

Publisher: Prometheus Books

Published: 2010-03-05

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 1615920218

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Military families face stressful times that are unique to the military lifestyle. One of the most challenging situations, both for children and parents, is when a father, mother, or sibling is deployed for military service and must be away from the home. Children often experience sadness, anger, fear, anxiety, and loneliness, and they do not understand their own feelings or know how to express them. This book is designed to help children especially, but also their parents, during such difficult times. Based on many years of experience as a social worker, who has assisted military families experiencing stress, author Beth Andrews has created an excellent tool for allowing children and their loved ones to deal with the many emotions caused by deployment. The text and illustrations encourage children to discuss their feelings and to draw their own pictures to express themselves. The accompanying parents'' guide is designed to validate parents'' feelings and give them ways to help their children cope. Guided by this approach, a parent or caregiver can help their children understand why one of their parents or a sibling had to leave home, identify their reactions, cope with their feelings in a positive way, be assured that they are not alone, and try new activities to help themselves adjust. At a time when military families are asked to make many sacrifices in the service of their country, this reassuring book will be a welcome resource.