Ebook: Operation job search: the complete civilian guide to job hunting for U.S. military veterans
Author: Weiss John Henry
- Tags: Career changes, Career changes--United States, Job hunting, Job hunting--United States, Retired military personnel--Employment, Retired military personnel--Employment--United States, Veterans--Employment, Veterans--Employment--United States, Career changes -- United States, Job hunting -- United States, Retired military personnel -- Employment -- United States, Veterans -- Employment -- United States, Retired military personnel -- Employment, Veterans -- Employment, United States
- Year: 2016
- Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
- City: United States
- Language: English
- epub
Operation Job Search is the ultimate guide for US military veterans seeking employment after discharge. It provides information about the civilian workforce, rubrics for navigating one's career, and a list of essential resources to consult during the job search. Also included are sections dedicated specifically to suggestions and resources available to female veterans.
Weiss explains that hiring managers and human resources directors hire veterans who make the effort to build a professional relationship. He discusses the importance of leaving the house and meeting employers at venues such as job fairs, trade shows, office parks, and even Starbucks. Weiss offers practical instructions and crucial tips, such as:
Establish an operations center (home office) for job hunting
Don't be afraid to make cold calls
Dress appropriately for job interviews and practice communicating in civilian-speak, not military jargon
Target military-friendly companies that value...