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All the things you need to know when you’re putting the military in your rear view In Military Transition For Dummies, 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: Find your next career, including how to write an effective resume and conduct a thorough job search Protect your mental and physical well-being by seeking out and accessing the supports you want and need Manage your money and make the financial adjustments that are necessary for succeeding in the civilian world Perfect for active service members who are expecting to transition out of the military in the near future, Military Transition For Dummies is also ideal for anyone who’s recently left the service and hopes to make the most of their new life.
Angie Papple Johnston 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.
Introduction 1Part 1: Getting Started with Saying So Long 5Chapter 1: Kicking around the Idea of Moving to Fort Couch 7Chapter 2: Diving into Transition Programs 29Chapter 3: Organizing to Prepare for Civilian Life 43Chapter 4: Eyeing Your ETS Process 67Chapter 5: Ain’t No Discharge on the Ground (It’s in Your Hand) 91Part 2: Finding a Job 103Chapter 6: Engaging Yourself in Employment Programs 105Chapter 7: Getting Your Foot in the Door with a Strong Resume 113Chapter 8: Familiarizing Yourself with Civilian Employment (and Pay) 145Chapter 9: Getting the Skinny on Government Jobs 179Chapter 10: Connecting with Civilians in Your New AO 199Chapter 11: Working Your Way through Interviews 221Chapter 12: Negotiating Your Salary When You Get a Job Offer 245Chapter 13: Assimilating into the Civilian Workforce 253Chapter 14: Starting Your Own Business 269Part 3: Gearing Up to Go Back to School 277Chapter 15: Advancing on Your Scholarly Career 279Chapter 16: Cashing in on Your GI Bill 287Chapter 17: Fitting into Your New Role as a Student 301Part 4: Adjusting to Civilian Life 307Chapter 18: Managing Your Money as a Civilian 309Chapter 19: Zeroing in on the Benefits You Earned 325Chapter 20: Transitioning as a Wounded Warrior 333Chapter 21: Getting Help When You Need It 345Part 5: The Part of Tens 363Chapter 22: Ten Tips to Help You Find a Job 365Chapter 23: Ten Tips to Help You Score a Job 369Chapter 24: Ten Tips on Filing a Successful Claim with the VA 373Appendix: Civilian Terms for Military Experience 377Index 383
