Out of Uniform: Your Guide to a Successful Military-to-Civilian Career Transition - Softcover

Wolfe, Tom

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1640120009 ISBN 13: 9781640120006

Publisher: POTOMAC BOOKS, 2018

Synopsis

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.

 

About this title

About the Author:

Tom Wolfe graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, served as a surface warfare officer in the navy, and completed tours of duty as a flag aide, communications officer, and administrative department head. He is a recognized expert in the field of career transition. Formerly a senior partner at Career Development Corporation, he provided guidance to separating military personnel for almost thirty years. His columns and articles have appeared regularly in digital and print media, including Military.com, Military Transition News, Stars and Stripes, G.I. Jobs, TAOnline, and Veterans of Modern Warfare.
 

Review:

“We owe our military service members so much, including the right to compete for a job when they leave the service. Out of Uniform just might give them that competitive edge. Are you a veteran? Read it! Know a veteran? Make sure he or she has a copy!”—Mike Krzyzewski, U.S. Army veteran and Duke University men’s basketball coach
  (Mike Krzyzewski 2017-09-18)

“With the exception of leaving civilian life for the military, no professional change is more cathartic or challenging than the transition back out of uniform. Key for success is preparation, both mental and emotional. Tom Wolfe provides the indispensable guide to help you both prepare and succeed.”—Lt. Gen. Dan Christman, U.S. Army (Ret.), former superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy (Lt. Gen. Dan Christman 2017-09-18)

About this edition

• Publisher: POTOMAC BOOKS
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1640120009
• ISBN 13: 9781640120006
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 272