{"product_id":"military-transition-for-dummies-isbn-9781119824787","title":"Military Transition For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll the things you need to know when you’re putting the military in your rear view \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMilitary Transition For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, 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: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind your next career, including how to write an effective resume and conduct a thorough job search \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProtect your mental and physical well-being by seeking out and accessing the supports you want and need \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage your money and make the financial adjustments that are necessary for succeeding in the civilian world \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for active service members who are expecting to transition out of the military in the near future, \u003ci\u003eMilitary Transition For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is also ideal for anyone who’s recently left the service and hopes to make the most of their new life. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Saying So Long\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Kicking around the Idea of Moving to Fort Couch 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Diving into Transition Programs 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Organizing to Prepare for Civilian Life 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Eyeing Your ETS Process 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Ain’t No Discharge on the Ground (It’s in Your Hand) 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Finding a Job\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Engaging Yourself in Employment Programs 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Getting Your Foot in the Door with a Strong Resume 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Familiarizing Yourself with Civilian Employment (and Pay) 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Getting the Skinny on Government Jobs 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Connecting with Civilians in Your New AO 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Working Your Way through Interviews 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Negotiating Your Salary When You Get a Job Offer 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Assimilating into the Civilian Workforce 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Starting Your Own Business 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Gearing Up to Go Back to School\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Advancing on Your Scholarly Career 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Cashing in on Your GI Bill 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Fitting into Your New Role as a Student 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Adjusting to Civilian Life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Managing Your Money as a Civilian 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Zeroing in on the Benefits You Earned 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Transitioning as a Wounded Warrior 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Getting Help When You Need It 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 363\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Tips to Help You Find a Job 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Tips to Help You Score a Job 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Tips on Filing a Successful Claim with the VA 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Civilian Terms for Military Experience 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAngie Papple Johnston\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConquer civilian life after the service\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou’ve served your country proudly. Now it’s time to discover all the things your country can do for you! In \u003ci\u003eMilitary Transition For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, you’ll learn how to tackle civilian life from a tactical standpoint, head on and full bore. Find out how to set yourself up for success before you leave the service and what to do when you land in the civilian world. 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