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.
"Four Block Veteran Career Development"-- Title page. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction: What you need to know before transitioning -- Understand why networking is so important to making a successfu 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 -- Tying it all together.
Summary:
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.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.