Business networking for veterans : a guidebook for a successful transition from the military to the civilian workforce /
Abrams, Michael P.
Business networking for veterans : a guidebook for a successful transition from the military to the civilian workforce / Michael P. Abrams, Dr. Michael Lawrence Faulkner, Andrea R. Nierenberg ; with a guest chapter by Stephen L. Faulkner. - 146 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
"Four Block Veteran Career Development"-- Title page.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: What you need to know before transitioning -- Understand why networking is so important to making a successful military transition -- Prepare yourself for networking situations -- Begin making connections -- Characteristics of great networkers -- Target the right people -- When networking doesn't come easily -- Expand, organize, and keep your network growing -- Networking etiquette -- Social media : a focus on strategy to support your personal networking / By Stephen Faulkner -- Tying it all together.
Your military skills and experience will be invaluable to you in civilian life. But your successful transition won't just happen. You need a network of people who can help you decide where you want to go and then "help you get there."Don't know how to build that network? No problem: "Business Networking for Veterans" will help you. Not comfortable drawing attention to yourself? Don't worry: networking is about service, "not" showing off. And service is something you've already mastered. Authored by two former U.S. Marines and a world-renowned business consultant, "Business Networking for Veterans" will teach you everything you need to know to succeed. From start to finish, it focuses on the unique challenges you face as a transitioning veteran "and the unique skills and resources you bring to the table." You've already proven yourself as a leader in service to your country. This book will help you do it as a civilian, too. - Why networking is even more important for transitioning veterans"Employers won't just hire you, because they may not understand you" - How to network well even if you're not comfortable doing it"Not a natural talker? Use your powerful "listening" skills" - How to use online social networks to support your in-person networking"Magnify your impact with LinkedIn, Facebook, and other online services" - Where to start "today""A complete plan that starts with the network you already have"
9780133741612 0133741613
Veterans--Employment--United States.
Retired military personnel--Employment--United States.
Veterans--Vocational guidance--United States.
UB357 / .A27 2013
355.11540973
Business networking for veterans : a guidebook for a successful transition from the military to the civilian workforce / Michael P. Abrams, Dr. Michael Lawrence Faulkner, Andrea R. Nierenberg ; with a guest chapter by Stephen L. Faulkner. - 146 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
"Four Block Veteran Career Development"-- Title page.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: What you need to know before transitioning -- Understand why networking is so important to making a successful military transition -- Prepare yourself for networking situations -- Begin making connections -- Characteristics of great networkers -- Target the right people -- When networking doesn't come easily -- Expand, organize, and keep your network growing -- Networking etiquette -- Social media : a focus on strategy to support your personal networking / By Stephen Faulkner -- Tying it all together.
Your military skills and experience will be invaluable to you in civilian life. But your successful transition won't just happen. You need a network of people who can help you decide where you want to go and then "help you get there."Don't know how to build that network? No problem: "Business Networking for Veterans" will help you. Not comfortable drawing attention to yourself? Don't worry: networking is about service, "not" showing off. And service is something you've already mastered. Authored by two former U.S. Marines and a world-renowned business consultant, "Business Networking for Veterans" will teach you everything you need to know to succeed. From start to finish, it focuses on the unique challenges you face as a transitioning veteran "and the unique skills and resources you bring to the table." You've already proven yourself as a leader in service to your country. This book will help you do it as a civilian, too. - Why networking is even more important for transitioning veterans"Employers won't just hire you, because they may not understand you" - How to network well even if you're not comfortable doing it"Not a natural talker? Use your powerful "listening" skills" - How to use online social networks to support your in-person networking"Magnify your impact with LinkedIn, Facebook, and other online services" - Where to start "today""A complete plan that starts with the network you already have"
9780133741612 0133741613
Veterans--Employment--United States.
Retired military personnel--Employment--United States.
Veterans--Vocational guidance--United States.
UB357 / .A27 2013
355.11540973