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Baseops.net Military to Civilian Transition

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"Our selection of articles and books help guide former military personnel in transitioning to civilian job searching. Learn how to create a impressive military cover letters and resumes that showcase the skills and abilities military service has provided. Create the best products - identify common mistakes and outline a seven-step job search process."

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"Helmets to Hardhats is the fastest way for Military, Reservists, and Guardsmen to transition from active duty to a career in the construction industry."

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Informational Interviewing by Lola L. Lucas, MA, MBA

What is an Informational Interview?
- - -It's the single best way to find a career you love and a job that you really want. It's an informal sharing of information as equals. Unlike the "sweaty palms" of interviewing for a job, it's a chance to discuss business trends in general and the company in particular without the pressure of being selected or rejected for a position.

Isn't that just a sneaky way to get in for an interview?
- - -No, not if done properly.

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Military to Civilian

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OUR CAREER EXPERTS ANSWER YOUR JOB SEARCH QUESTIONS. . ..

 

I am on active duty in the US Army and am about to retire after 20 years of service. I am a NON-Commissioned Officer with 16 plus years of leadership and management experience with as many as 20 personnel and $20,000,000 dollars worth of government equipment under my direct influence in the most extreme of situations. I also have a B.S.B.A with a concentration of General Management. What are some of my career opportunities in the Chicagoland area?

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Military Transition Times

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http://www.militarytransitiontimes.com/
"Serving the career needs of the separating military community."

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Military.com Veteran Careers

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Military.com's free membership connects service members, military families and veterans to all the benefits of service — government benefits, scholarships, discounts, and much more including the careers section.

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