Job Search Marketing Your Military Experience

Name: Job Search Marketing Your Military Experience
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ISBN: 9780811735902

ISBN-10: 0811735907

ISBN-13: 9780811735902

Edition: 5th 2009 (Revised)

Authors: David G. Henderson, David Henderson

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Now in its fifth edition, this highly popular book offers the separating servicemember the most up-to-date information on planning a smooth transition (and translation) of military experience to well-paying civilian jobs. Includes experience assessment, job market, resume writing, interviewing tips, and benefits and salary negotiations. Includes new information on converging technologies, such as using the Internet, online job bulletin boards, and military career transition websites to make the most of your job search experience.

Book details

List price: $19.95
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Publication date: 7/16/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 6.06" wide x 9.06" long x 0.79" tall
Weight: 0.044
Language: English

David G. Henderson was a career Marine who later headed a personnel agency specializing in placement of servicemembers in civilian jobs.



Acknowledgments


Introduction



Defining Your Occupational Interests, Skills, and Lifestyle


Assessment


Defining Goals for a Second Career


Key Points



The Job Market


Workforce Trends


Job Opportunities


Education, Training, and Skills


Key Points



Job Sources


Military Career Transition Offices


Military Associations


Networking


The Hidden Job Market


Job Fairs


Federal Agencies


State and Municipal Employment Offices


U.S. Employment Service


Newspaper and Magazine Employment Ads


College and University Placement Services


City Directories and Major City Job Books


Executive Search Firms


Employment Agencies


Other Media and Computerized Services


Key Points



Preparing for the Job Search


The Countdown


Research


Mentors


Family Service Support Centers


Cover Letters and Letters of Introduction


Resume Distribution


Follow-up


Building a Civilian Wardrobe


Key Points



Resume Preparation


Ye Olde Ground Rules


Information Needed


Resume Format Selection


Organization


Curriculum Vitae


The Electronic Resume


The Of 612


Field-Testing Your Resume


Key Points



Converging Technologies


The Internet and Online Services


Using the Internet


Career Transition and Job-Posting Sites


Computer Networking


The Online Job Search


Key Points



The Interview


Some Do's and Don'ts


Questions Often Asked at an Interview


Questions to Ask the Interviewer


Preparation for the Interview


What to Take to the Interview


The Successful Interview


The Phone Interview


References


How Long Does It Take to Get a Job?


Key Points



Compensation and Benefits Programs


Compensation


Determining a Starting Salary


Negotiating a Salary


Company Benefits


Other Benefits


The Offer Letter


Performance Reviews and Raises


Key Points



Resumes by Occupational Specialty and Format



Sample Cover Letters and Thank-You Letters



Military Service-Related Organizations



Examples of Computing Salary Requirements



Recommended Reading


Index


About the Author