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EUROSPAN GROUP Out of Uniform 2nd/ed by Tom Wolfe
After completing military service, veterans can have a difficult time finding employment upon returning to civilian life. Out of Uniform 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 many common denominators, each individual brings something unique to the job market. The parameters of the search may vary, but the target is the same-land the right job the first time. The information in this updated edition will enhance the odds of hitting that target. In addition to all of the technical guidance, readers will also discover important information in the anecdotes based on actual experiences of soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines. Out of Uniform is an invaluable resource for veterans who want to make the most out of their civilian career opportunities. Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Note on the Second Edition Section 1. Transition Readiness 1. Life Is Like a Roller Coaster 2. The Education of Self 3. Stereotypes 4. Master of Change 5. The Four Profiles 6. Filters, Part One (Employer's) 7. When Can You Start? 8. Travel: Are Your Bags Packed? 9. Grade Point Average 10. How Much Are You Worth? 11. Will You Relocate? 12. Filters, Part Two (Your Own) 13. Quality of Life versus Quality of Work 14. Educational Background Check 15. Transition Timeline Section 2. The Self-Discovery Zone 16. From Trees to Toilet Paper 17. Lifetime Tasks and Skills Inventory 18. What Size Company Is Best for You? 19. The Digital You and Your Virtual Resume 20. What's behind Curtain Number Three? 21. Experience or Potential? 22. The Best Job for You? 23. Job Hunting from a Remote Location 24. The Geographically Restricted Job Search Section 3. The Other Side of the Fence 25. What's Out There? 26. I Want to Work with People 27. I Want to Be a Manager 28. Operations Management 29. Engineering 30. Is Consulting Right for You? 31. Government Contractors 32. Additional Options 33. The Boss of Me 34. The S Word 35. Your SQ Number 36. The Audition Section 4. Preparations (Mechanical) 37. Your Decision Matrix (Part 1: Design) 38. The Six Ps 39. Documentation 40. Creating Your Resume 41. Cover Letters 42. Your Reference List 43. Application Forms: Thank Goodness I Made a Copy 44. Uniform of the Day 45. Finding Uncle Harry or Aunt Mary 46. Headhunters 47. An Employment Perfect Storm 48. The Runaway Resume Section 5. Preparations (Mental) 49. The Power of Questions 50. Researching Companies 51. Knowledge Is Power 52. Wallflowers and Cheerleaders 53. Weaknesses: Use Them to Your Benefit 54. Camaraderie and the Power of People 55. Tell 'Em What They Want to Hear Section 6. Interviews: Tips and Techniques 56. Body Language 57. Interviewers: The Good, the Bad, and the "Ugly" 58. What's with That Tie? 59. From Adversary to Advocate 60. All of My Questions Have Been Answered 61. Please Leave a Message at the Beep 62. Be Memorable 63. Extra Preparations Section 7. Interviews: Variety and Function 64. Interview and Etiquette Checklist 65. Interviews: Purpose and Varieties 66. Can You Hear (and Maybe See) Me Now? 67. Let's Do Lunch 68. Following Up after the Interview 69. Until the Paperwork Is Done 70. We Regret to Inform You 71. Your Decision Matrix (Part 2: Usage) Section 8. Offer, Decision, and Launch 72. Learning How to Swim 73. The Power Shift 74. Job Offer: The Message and the Makeup 75. The REV Factor 76. The High Jumpers 77. Will You Marry Me? 78. One-Offer-Itis 79. Salary Negotiation 80. Responding to Offers-the Right Way 81. Lift Off and Stay on Course 82. A Personal Trainer for Your Career 83. Has the Ride Lost Its Thrill? Afterword Index