Military Transition For Dummies (eBook)

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 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Saying So Long 5

Chapter 1: Kicking around the Idea of Moving to Fort Couch 7

Chapter 2: Diving into Transition Programs 29

Chapter 3: Organizing to Prepare for Civilian Life 43

Chapter 4: Eyeing Your ETS Process 67

Chapter 5: Ain't No Discharge on the Ground (It's in Your Hand) 91

Part 2: Finding a Job 103

Chapter 6: Engaging Yourself in Employment Programs 105

Chapter 7: Getting Your Foot in the Door with a Strong Resume 113

Chapter 8: Familiarizing Yourself with Civilian Employment (and Pay) 145

Chapter 9: Getting the Skinny on Government Jobs 179

Chapter 10: Connecting with Civilians in Your New AO 199

Chapter 11: Working Your Way through Interviews 221

Chapter 12: Negotiating Your Salary When You Get a Job Offer 245

Chapter 13: Assimilating into the Civilian Workforce 253

Chapter 14: Starting Your Own Business 269

Part 3: Gearing Up to Go Back to School 277

Chapter 15: Advancing on Your Scholarly Career 279

Chapter 16: Cashing in on Your GI Bill 287

Chapter 17: Fitting into Your New Role as a Student 301

Part 4: Adjusting to Civilian Life 307

Chapter 18: Managing Your Money as a Civilian 309

Chapter 19: Zeroing in on the Benefits You Earned 325

Chapter 20: Transitioning as a Wounded Warrior 333

Chapter 21: Getting Help When You Need It 345

Part 5: The Part of Tens 363

Chapter 22: Ten Tips to Help You Find a Job 365

Chapter 23: Ten Tips to Help You Score a Job 369

Chapter 24: Ten Tips on Filing a Successful Claim with the VA 373

Appendix: Civilian Terms for Military Experience 377

Index 383