{"product_id":"out-of-uniform-your-guide-to-a-successful-military-to-civilian-career-transition-paperback-softback-9781640120006","title":"Out of Uniform; Your Guide to a Successful Military-to-Civilian Career Transition (Paperback \/ softback) 9781640120006","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eOut of Uniform\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eYour Guide to a Successful Military-to-Civilian Career Transition\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eTom Wolfe (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781640120006\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 1 April 2018\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e272 pages, 12 illustrations, index\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.3 cm, 0.386 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e“We owe our military service members so much, including the right to compete for a job when they leave the service. \u003ci\u003eOut of Uniform\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e“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\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAfter completing military service, veterans can have a difficult time finding employment when returning to civilian life. \u003ci\u003eOut of Uniform, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003ci\u003eOut of Uniform, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable resource for veterans who want to make the most out of their civilian career opportunities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePreface    \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments    \u003cbr\u003e Introduction    \u003cbr\u003e Note on the Second Edition    \u003cbr\u003e Section 1. Transition Readiness    \u003cbr\u003e 1. Life Is Like a Roller Coaster    \u003cbr\u003e 2. The Education of Self    \u003cbr\u003e 3. Stereotypes    \u003cbr\u003e 4. Master of Change    \u003cbr\u003e 5. The Four Profiles    \u003cbr\u003e 6. Filters, Part One (Employer’\u003cbr\u003es)    \u003cbr\u003e 7. When Can You Start?    \u003cbr\u003e 8. Travel: Are Your Bags Packed?    \u003cbr\u003e 9. Grade Point Average    \u003cbr\u003e 10. How Much Are You Worth?    \u003cbr\u003e 11. Will You Relocate?    \u003cbr\u003e 12. Filters, Part Two (Your Own)    \u003cbr\u003e 13. Quality of Life versus Quality of Work    \u003cbr\u003e 14. Educational Background Check    \u003cbr\u003e 15. Transition Timeline    \u003cbr\u003e Section 2. The Self-Discovery Zone    \u003cbr\u003e 16. From Trees to Toilet Paper    \u003cbr\u003e 17. Lifetime Tasks and Skills Inventory    \u003cbr\u003e 18. What Size Company Is Best for You?    \u003cbr\u003e 19. The Digital You and Your Virtual RÉ\u003cbr\u003esumÉ\u003cbr\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e 20. What’\u003cbr\u003es behind Curtain Number Three?    \u003cbr\u003e 21. Experience or Potential?    \u003cbr\u003e 22. The Best Job for You?    \u003cbr\u003e 23. Job Hunting from a Remote Location    \u003cbr\u003e 24. The Geographically Restricted Job Search    \u003cbr\u003e Section 3. The Other Side of the Fence    \u003cbr\u003e 25. What’\u003cbr\u003es Out There?    \u003cbr\u003e 26. I Want to Work with People    \u003cbr\u003e 27. I Want to Be a Manager    \u003cbr\u003e 28. Operations Management    \u003cbr\u003e 29. Engineering    \u003cbr\u003e 30. Is Consulting Right for You?    \u003cbr\u003e 31. Government Contractors    \u003cbr\u003e 32. Additional Options    \u003cbr\u003e 33. The Boss of Me    \u003cbr\u003e 34. The S Word    \u003cbr\u003e 35. Your SQ Number    \u003cbr\u003e 36. The Audition    \u003cbr\u003e Section 4. Preparations (Mechanical)    \u003cbr\u003e 37. Your Decision Matrix (Part 1: Design)    \u003cbr\u003e 38. The Six Ps    \u003cbr\u003e 39. Documentation    \u003cbr\u003e 40. Creating Your RÉ\u003cbr\u003esumÉ\u003cbr\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e 41. Cover Letters    \u003cbr\u003e 42. Your Reference List    \u003cbr\u003e 43. Application Forms: Thank Goodness I Made a Copy    \u003cbr\u003e 44. Uniform of the Day    \u003cbr\u003e 45. Finding Uncle Harry or Aunt Mary    \u003cbr\u003e 46. Headhunters    \u003cbr\u003e 47. An Employment Perfect Storm    \u003cbr\u003e 48. The Runaway RÉ\u003cbr\u003esumÉ\u003cbr\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e Section 5. Preparations (Mental)    \u003cbr\u003e 49. The Power of Questions    \u003cbr\u003e 50. Researching Companies    \u003cbr\u003e 51. Knowledge Is Power    \u003cbr\u003e 52. Wallflowers and Cheerleaders    \u003cbr\u003e 53. Weaknesses: Use Them to Your Benefit    \u003cbr\u003e 54. Camaraderie and the Power of People    \u003cbr\u003e 55. Tell ’\u003cbr\u003eEm What They Want to Hear    \u003cbr\u003e Section 6. Interviews: Tips and Techniques    \u003cbr\u003e 56. Body Language    \u003cbr\u003e 57. Interviewers: The Good, the Bad, and the “\u003cbr\u003eUgly”\u003cbr\u003e     \u003cbr\u003e 58. What’\u003cbr\u003es with That Tie?    \u003cbr\u003e 59. From Adversary to Advocate    \u003cbr\u003e 60. All of My Questions Have Been Answered    \u003cbr\u003e 61. Please Leave a Message at the Beep    \u003cbr\u003e 62. Be Memorable    \u003cbr\u003e 63. Extra Preparations    \u003cbr\u003e Section 7. Interviews: Variety and Function    \u003cbr\u003e 64. Interview and Etiquette Checklist    \u003cbr\u003e 65. Interviews: Purpose and Varieties    \u003cbr\u003e 66. Can You Hear (and Maybe See) Me Now?    \u003cbr\u003e 67. Let’\u003cbr\u003es Do Lunch    \u003cbr\u003e 68. Following Up after the Interview    \u003cbr\u003e 69. Until the Paperwork Is Done    \u003cbr\u003e 70. We Regret to Inform You     \u003cbr\u003e 71. Your Decision Matrix (Part 2: Usage)    \u003cbr\u003e Section 8. Offer, Decision, and Launch    \u003cbr\u003e 72. Learning How to Swim    \u003cbr\u003e 73. The Power Shift    \u003cbr\u003e 74. Job Offer: The Message and the Makeup    \u003cbr\u003e 75. The REV Factor    \u003cbr\u003e 76. The High Jumpers    \u003cbr\u003e 77. Will You Marry Me?    \u003cbr\u003e 78. One-Offer-Itis    \u003cbr\u003e 79. Salary Negotiation    \u003cbr\u003e 80. Responding to Offers-the Right Way    \u003cbr\u003e 81. Lift Off and Stay on Course    \u003cbr\u003e 82. A Personal Trainer for Your Career    \u003cbr\u003e 83. 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