Out of Uniform
Your Guide to a Successful Military-to-Civilian Career Transition
By Tom Wolfe | Publisher: Potomac Books
About the book
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.
Editions of Out of Uniform
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781640120006
- EBook
- ISBN 9781640120198
- EBook
- ISBN 9781640120204
- EBook
- ISBN 9781640120211
Read an Excerpt
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Out of Uniform about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Out of Uniform?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Careers guidance
Where can I read a sample of Out of Uniform?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781640120006
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Out of Uniform?
Tom Wolfe
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Out of Uniform is available as paperback(ISBN 9781640120006) and ebook(ISBN 9781640120198) and ebook(ISBN 9781640120204) and ebook(ISBN 9781640120211)
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