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All the things you need to know when you're putting the military in your rear view
In Military Transition For Dummies, you'll talk a walk through how to transition from active military service to civilian life as smoothly and easily as possible. You'll discover how to make the nuts-and-bolts changes to reach your potential in your new lifestyle. From finding a job you love to navigating educational opportunities and keeping yourself mentally strong, this vital book shows you how to:
* Find your next career, including how to write an effective resume and conduct a thorough job search
* Protect your mental and physical well-being by seeking out and accessing the supports you want and need
* Manage your money and make the financial adjustments that are necessary for succeeding in the civilian world
Perfect for active service members who are expecting to transition out of the military in the near future, Military Transition For Dummies is also ideal for anyone who's recently left the service and hopes to make the most of their new life.
List of contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Saying So Long 5
Chapter 1: Kicking around the Idea of Moving to Fort Couch 7
Chapter 2: Diving into Transition Programs 29
Chapter 3: Organizing to Prepare for Civilian Life 43
Chapter 4: Eyeing Your ETS Process 67
Chapter 5: Ain't No Discharge on the Ground (It's in Your Hand) 91
Part 2: Finding a Job 103
Chapter 6: Engaging Yourself in Employment Programs 105
Chapter 7: Getting Your Foot in the Door with a Strong Resume 113
Chapter 8: Familiarizing Yourself with Civilian Employment (and Pay) 145
Chapter 9: Getting the Skinny on Government Jobs 179
Chapter 10: Connecting with Civilians in Your New AO 199
Chapter 11: Working Your Way through Interviews 221
Chapter 12: Negotiating Your Salary When You Get a Job Offer 245
Chapter 13: Assimilating into the Civilian Workforce 253
Chapter 14: Starting Your Own Business 269
Part 3: Gearing Up to Go Back to School 277
Chapter 15: Advancing on Your Scholarly Career 279
Chapter 16: Cashing in on Your GI Bill 287
Chapter 17: Fitting into Your New Role as a Student 301
Part 4: Adjusting to Civilian Life 307
Chapter 18: Managing Your Money as a Civilian 309
Chapter 19: Zeroing in on the Benefits You Earned 325
Chapter 20: Transitioning as a Wounded Warrior 333
Chapter 21: Getting Help When You Need It 345
Part 5: The Part of Tens 363
Chapter 22: Ten Tips to Help You Find a Job 365
Chapter 23: Ten Tips to Help You Score a Job 369
Chapter 24: Ten Tips on Filing a Successful Claim with the VA 373
Appendix: Civilian Terms for Military Experience 377
Index 383
About the author
Angie Papple Johnston is a veteran of the United States Army. After enlisting in 2006, she served as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Specialist and was deployed twice as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Summary
All the things you need to know when you're putting the military in your rear view
In Military Transition For Dummies, you'll talk a walk through how to transition from active military service to civilian life as smoothly and easily as possible. You'll discover how to make the nuts-and-bolts changes to reach your potential in your new lifestyle. From finding a job you love to navigating educational opportunities and keeping yourself mentally strong, this vital book shows you how to:
* Find your next career, including how to write an effective resume and conduct a thorough job search
* Protect your mental and physical well-being by seeking out and accessing the supports you want and need
* Manage your money and make the financial adjustments that are necessary for succeeding in the civilian world
Perfect for active service members who are expecting to transition out of the military in the near future, Military Transition For Dummies is also ideal for anyone who's recently left the service and hopes to make the most of their new life.
