Additional Resources
Introduction: Hope Is Not a Method
For All
| Resource | Description |
| Lead Yourself First
Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude By Raymond M. Kethledge and Michael S. Erwin |
Guide on determining your goals |
| On Grief and Grieving
Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss By Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler |
Explains how the process of grieving helps us live with loss |
| PsychArmor Institute | National nonprofit that provides free education to anyone who works with, lives with or cares for Veterans, service members and/or their families |
For Career Military Professionals
| Resource | Description |
| Rites of Passage at $100,000 to $1Million+
Your Insider’s Lifetime Guide to Executive Job-Changing and Faster Career Progress By John Lucht |
Bestseller on executive job-changing and career management |
Chapter 1: Understand Who You Are
| Resource | Description |
| Hire Heroes USA
https://www.hireheroesusa.org/ |
Organization that provides individualized career coaching and workshops for transitioning service members |
| Do What You Are
Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type By Paul D. Tieger & Barbara Barron |
Helps identify your personality type, occupations popular with your type, work-related strengths and weaknesses - and how to leverage those findings in a job search |
| What Color Is Your Parachute?
A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers By Richard N. Bolles |
World’s top-selling career book. Covers all aspects of the career exploration and job search process – everything from how to find a career coach to salary negotiation. |
| Now, Discover Your Strengths
By Marcus Buckingham & Donald O. Clifton, Ph.D. |
Enables use of the online StrengthsFinder® Profile and shows how to leverage them for development |
| Go, Put Your Strengths To Work
By Marcus Buckingham |
WSJ bestseller that shows you how to hone your strengths for career success |
| StrengthsFinder 2.0
By Tom Rath |
WSJ bestseller that provides an updated assessment and related supporting materials |
| “The Resilience Checklist” from Leading With Honor
By Col (Ret) Lee Ellis https://www.leadingwithhonor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Resilience-Checklist-Infographic.pdf |
Leadership lessons on resilience from a survivor of the Hanoi Hilton POW camp in Vietnam |
| Beyond the Uniform | Site for veterans offering a wide range of career resources, including interviews with veterans about their civilian roles |
| Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life
By Bill Burnett & David Evans |
NYT Best-selling guide to finding your meaning and purpose in the world. |
| Blue Star Families | Programs and resources that support military families in and out of the service, including career support for military spouses |
| Career Leader | Personality tests whose results may indicate an optimal career field |
| Myers-Briggs® Career Test Online http://www.discoveryourpersonality.com/myers-briggs-career-report-1.html | |
| Self-Directed Search® www.self-directed-search.com/Who-uses-it/Veterans-Service-Members | |
| iStartStrong™ Report
https://careerassessmentsite.com/tests/strong-tests/istartstrong-report/ |
Chapter 2: Understand Who You Want To Be
For All
| Resource | Description |
| My Next Move | US Department of Labor website that allows you to search careers using key words and browse careers by industry. Includes a free assessment that suggests careers based on the type of work you enjoy and a tool to help find a civilian career like your military job. |
| Career One Stop | US Department of Labor website that contains Industry Competency Models that identify knowledge, skills, and abilities required in specific industries |
| Call of Duty Endowment
http://www.callofdutyendowment.org
|
Organization that identifies the most effective organizations for getting unemployed veterans back to work |
| Job Fair Finder
http://www.employmentguide.com/job- fairs/browse |
Website that publishes an aggregated schedule of job fairs around the country, including a variety of resources for transitioning veterans |
| Harvard Business Review (HBR) | Offers a variety of career planning articles, videos, podcasts, and other resources |
| Occupational Outlook Handbook Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm | Contains career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations |
| What Color Is Your Parachute?
A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers By Richard N. Bolles |
World’s top-selling career book. Covers all aspects of the career exploration and job search process – everything from how to find a career coach to salary negotiation. |
| What Should I Do With My Life?
The True Story of People Who Answered the Ultimate Question By Po Bronson |
Tells the true stories of how people came to understand their life’s calling and overcame fear and confusion to find a larger truth about their lives |
| Purpose Path | Career coaching program for veterans interested in non-profit work |
| America’s Top Military Careers
Official Guide to Occupations in the Armed Forces By U.S. Department of Defense |
Helps translate what you did in the military for civilian employers. Describes careers for all military services. |
| A-Z Index of U.S. Government Departments and Agencies | A listing of all federal governmental agencies |
| Veteran Employment Program Offices (VEPO) Directory https://fedshirevets.gov/AgencyDirectory/index.aspx | Listing of individuals within Veteran Employment Program Offices who may have information on employment opportunities in those agencies |
| Federal Occupation Designationswww.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/search/advanced/occupational-series/ | List of occupational families and a description of what types of positions are included in each |
| Veterans' Preference Advisor | Allows veterans to examine the point preferences for which they might be entitled with regard to Federal jobs |
| State, Local, and Tribal Governmentswww.usa.gov/state-tribal-governments | Listing of all state government agencies |
| Post-9/11 GI Bill Fact Sheet www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/education/Post-911_General_info.pdf | US Department of Veterans Affairs Fact Sheet on the Post-9/11 GI Bill |
| The SmartStudentTM Guide to Financial Aid www.finaid.org/military/veterans.phtml | Listing of federal financial aid programs for veterans outside of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Second link contains requirements for in-state tuition and residency requirements. |
| State Veteran Education Benefits
www.military.com/education/money-for-school/state-veteran-benefits.html |
Listing of state-level financial aid programs for veterans |
| Military Friendly® Schools https://militaryfriendly.com/schools/ | Latest listing of colleges deemed to be military-friendly |
| Best For Vets Rankings | Military Times rankings of colleges and other veteran-related items |
| Licensing and Certification | VA site that explains how they may reimburse the cost of acquiring needed licenses or certifications |
| Non-VA Resources for Student Veterans and School Administratorswww.benefits.va.gov/gibill/non_va_resources.asp | VA site that collates a host of non-VA resources for student veterans and school administrators |
| Management Analysts www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/management-analysts.htm#tab-1 | Portion of the Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook that speaks to the profession of management consulting |
| Careers in Management Consulting | Website that provides a host of resources for researching the management consulting profession |
| Top 100 DoD Contractors http://people.defensenews.com/top-100/ | Annual Defense News listing of the top 100 Department of Defense contractors |
| Competency Model Clearinghouse www.careeronestop.org/CompetencyModel/competency-models/pyramid-home.aspx | Department of Labor website containing competency models for many industries. Key tool for determining which of your personal strengths align. |
| Bunker Labs | National nonprofit built by veteran entrepreneurs to empower other veteran entrepreneurs |
| Kauffman Foundation www.entrepreneurship.org | National nonprofit that works with entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses |
| Small Business Administration | Federal agency enacted to provide various forms of assistance to small businesses |
| Service Core Of Retired Executives (SCORE) | Nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors |
| Small Business Administration Veteran and Military Transition Center
www.careeronestop.org/veterans/jobsearch/findjobs/start-a-business.aspx?ES=Y&EST=entreprenuer |
Link to Small Business Development Centers, which offer free business advising, mentoring, training classes, and other specialized programs to help veterans build businesses |
| Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC) www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/ovbd/resources/1548576 | Fifteen sites that provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling and mentoring, and referrals for eligible veterans owning or considering starting a small business |
| Veteran Entrepreneur Portal | VA site designed to connect veteran entrepreneurs to relevant ‘best-practices’ and information |
| Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (VWISE) | provides training, networking, and mentoring to women veterans to help them become successful entrepreneurs |
| Center for Women Veterans (CWV) | VA site providing a centralized list of resources for women veterans |
| SBA Contracting Guide | Site describes federal government contracting process and ways to quality for set-asides if you certify under one of SBA's contracting assistance programs (i.e., veteran-owned small business) |
| International Franchise Association www.franchise.org | World's oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide |
| America’s Best & Worst Franchises to Buy | Annual Forbes list of best and worst franchises from an ownership standpoint |
| Federal Trade Commission
Franchises, Business Opportunities, and Investments |
FTC resources to help people spot business opportunity and investment scams and avoid franchise taboos |
| VetFran® Company Directory | Listing of over 600 franchise companies that have made a tangible commitment to recruiting veterans. |
| Independent Sector | National nonprofit membership organization that brings together nonprofits, foundations, and corporations to advance charitable causes |
| National Center for Charitable Statistics | Portal for nonprofit practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to download and explore data |
| Guidestar | Nonprofit that gathers, organizes, and distributes information about US nonprofits |
| National Council of Nonprofits | Nonprofit that promotes solutions that benefit the nation’s largest network of charitable nonprofits |
| Troops to Teachers | Program that assists transitioning service members and veterans in beginning careers as K-12 school teachers in public, charter, and Bureau of Indian Affairs schools |
| Soldiers To Sidelines | Program that provides a path for current and former military members to become coaches through training, development, and networking in athletics. |
| AmeriCorps | Government-sponsored organization that provides mentorship and assistance to veterans and their families, including those in transition |
| North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) | Standard Federal statistical agencies use in classifying businesses for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy |
| Institute of Management Consultants | Nonprofit supporting and promoting the profession of management consulting |
| A Veteran’s Guide to Starting a Small Business
https://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/building-a-business-as-a-veteran/ |
Helpful article that portrays an overview to the process, with lots of useful references. |
| Service Members & Veteran’s Guide to Starting a Business
https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources/guide-starting-veteran-owned-business/ |
Helpful article that portrays an overview to the process, with lots of useful references. |
| The Ultimate Guide for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs)
https://go.streetshares.com/the-ultimate-guide-for-veteran-owned-small-businesses-download |
Free guide addressing financing needs at various stages of your business lifecycle. |
For Career Military Professionals
| Resource | Description |
| Half Time
Changing Your Game Plan from Success to Significance By Bob Buford |
Addresses how to find meaning and fulfillment in the second half of our lives |
Chapter 3: Define Your Career Preferences And Personal Brand
For All
| Resource | Description |
| Your Next Mission
A Personal Branding Guide for the Military-to-Civilian Transition By Lida Citroen |
An international personal branding and reputation management specialist’s take on veteran transition |
| Reinventing You
Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future By Dorie Clark |
Step-by-step guide to assessing your strengths, developing a personal brand, and ensuring that others recognize the contribution you can make |
| Me 2.0
Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success By Dan Schawbel |
4-step process for discovering, creating, communicating, and maintaining a personal brand |
| Career Distinction
Stand Out by Building Your Brand By William Arruda and Kirsten Dixson |
Personal branding process that demonstrates how to express who you are and the value you bring to your organization |
| Apprenticeship.gov | Department of Labor’s One-Stop Source for All Things Apprenticeship |
| Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program www.hiringourheroes.org/fellowships/ | Program that provides transitioning service members with professional training and hands-on experience in the civilian workforce |
| Career Skills Program
Army: https://home.army.mil/imcom/index.php/customers/career-skills-program Marine Corps: www.marines.mil/News/Messages/Messages-Display/Article/1559310/marine-corps-skillbridge-employment-training-program/ Navy: www.navy.mil/ah_online/deptStory.asp?issue=3&dep=5&id=91366 Air Force: www.afpc.af.mil/Separation/CSP/ |
Links to formal internship programs available to transitioning military personnel in each of the military services |
| VA On-the-Job Training and Apprenticeships
www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/on-the-job-training-apprenticeships/ |
VA site describing how you can get help paying for books, supplies, and housing while you’re learning a trade or skill |
| Local Training Finder
www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-local-training.aspx |
Department of Labor’s site for finding training programs, schools, or college majors in any local area across the United States |
| BreakLine | Immersive educational program for veterans transitioning into new careers |
| Deloitte’s CORE Leadership Program
www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/join-deloitte-core-leadership-program.html |
Career Opportunity Redefinition & Exploration Leadership Program helps military members and veterans translate their skills, knowledge, and experiences into a business environment |
| Best For Vets Rankings | Military Times’ annual rankings of employers, colleges, and places to live for veterans |
| Employee Benefits Questions to Ask
www.thebalance.com/employee-benefits-questions-to-ask-2060431 |
Article providing queries helpful in understanding the totality of a civilian compensation package |
For Career Military Professionals
| Resource | Description |
| Ditch, Dare, Do
3D Personal Branding for Executives By William Arruda and Deb Dib |
Guide for time-strapped executives to developing a branded reputation that attracts right-fit opportunities |
Chapter 4: Get Your Resume Into Fighting Shape
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| Resource | Description |
| Get It Done: Write a Cover Letter
By Jeremy Schifeling |
Short, easy-to-digest guide to writing targeted cover letters |
| Military to Civilian Resumes and Letters
How to Best Communicate Your Strengths to Employers By Carl S. Savino and Ronald L. Krannich |
Guide to relating what you’ve done and what you can do for prospective employers. Contains examples for many different occupations. |
| Roadmap to Job-Winning Military to Civilian Resumes
How to Write Military to Federal, Defense Contractor and Corporate Resumes Proven to Earn Job Interviews By Barbara A. Adams and Lee Kelley |
Professional resume writers’ guide to both Federal and civilian resumes, with examples stratified for entry-level, mid-level, and senior-level roles. Contains a CD-ROM with over 100 electronic samples. |
| Military to Federal Career Guide
Federal Resume Writing for Veterans By Kathryn Troutman |
Certified Federal Job Search Trainer’s guide to translating your military experience into a Federal resume and navigating the Federal hiring process |
| Best KeyWords for Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews
Powerful Communication Tools for Success By Wendy S. Enelow |
Guide to which words and phrases best indicate your skills and qualifications to hiring managers. Organized by major industries and professions. |
| O*Net | Application for searching a database on hundreds of occupations. Contains Career Exploration Tools, assessment instruments for individuals changing careers. |
| US Department of Labor Veteran Hiring Website for Employers | Combines job banks, state employment offices, American Job Centers, and employer assistance in a single location |
| The Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University in Ithaca, New York (https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/) | Interdisciplinary academic institute, focused on advancing the lives of the nation’s veterans and their families |
| Crosswalk Search | Tools that help match military experience to civilian jobs |
| Military.com’s Military Skills Translator | |
| Jobscan | Automated resume tailoring and job-matching service. Helps overcome applicant tracking systems. |
| American Job Centers
www.careeronestop.org/localhelp/americanjobcenters/american-job-centers.aspx |
Link to 2400+ centers throughout the US providing free help to job seekers for career and employment-related needs |
Chapter 5: Document Your Network
| Resource | Description |
| Networking for Veterans
A Guidebook for a Successful Military Transition Into the Civilian Workforce By Michael Abrams, Dr. Michael Faulkner, and Andrea Nierenberg |
Guide to networking, including documentation of your network |
| Highly Effective Networking
Meet the Right People and Get a Good Job By Orville Pierson |
Guide to leveraging your existing network to find a job versus building one over time |
| Never Eat Alone
And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time By Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz |
National bestseller documents the steps to effectively connect with others, distinguishing genuine relationship-building from traditional networking |
| American Corporate Partners
|
National nonprofit focused on helping returning veterans find their next careers through one-on-one mentoring, networking and online career advice |
| Veterati
|
Veteran Mentorship Platform that lets you choose your own mentors from a long list of successful professionals |
| iSABRD | An online networking resource for alumni of Service Academies |
| VetJobs | Free placement & employment support services for all veterans and family members |
Chapter 6: Engage The Network
| Resource | Description |
| Networking for Veterans
A Guidebook for a Successful Military Transition Into the Civilian Workforce By Michael Abrams, Dr. Michael Faulkner, and Andrea Nierenberg |
Guide to networking, including documentation of your network |
| Lead With a Story
A Guide to Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire By Paul Smith |
Practical guide to connecting with bosses, employees, customers, and others using the power of a story |
| POS REP | Mobile, proximity-based social networking app for the military veteran community |
| Team Red, White and Blue
http://www.teamrwb.org |
Organization connects veterans to the local community through a variety of physical and social activities |
| Meet Up | Website facilitates meeting people in your local community who share your interests |
| VolunteerMatch | Website featuring volunteer opportunities in your community; can match you with local nonprofits based on your interests |
| The Mission Continues | Organization empowers veterans to network and build new skills while volunteering with nonprofits to build stronger communities |
| Highly Effective Networking
Meet the Right People and Get a Good Job By Orville Pierson |
Guide to leveraging your existing network to find a job versus building one over time |
| Never Eat Alone
And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time By Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz |
National bestseller documents the steps to effectively connect with others, distinguishing genuine relationship- building from traditional networking |
| How to Clean Up Your Social Media Presence and Get a Job | Blog post about the benefits and risks of social media and how to shape your online presence |
| American Corporate Partners
|
National nonprofit focused on helping returning veterans find their next careers through one-on-one mentoring, networking and online career advice |
| Veterati
|
Veteran Mentorship Platform that lets you choose your own mentors from a long list of successful professionals |
| Gallant Few | Non-profit that provides one-on-one veteran mentoring |
| SEC EDGAR | The Security and Exchange Commission’s warehouse of public company filings |
| ClearlyRatedTM | Annual listing of award-winning staffing agencies for temporary or permanent work |
| Internships.com | World’s largest internship marketplace |
| Corporation for National and Community Service | Volunteering in America portion of the federal agency that leads service, volunteering, and grant-making efforts in the United States |
| Free Year of Premium LinkedIn Service | Link for veterans and spouses to capitalize on free year of Premium LinkedIn service |
Chapter 7: Apply For Roles
| Resource | Description |
| PCS to Corporate America
From Military Tactics to Corporate Interviewing Strategy By Roger Cameron with Chuck Alvarez and Joel Junker |
Reference book for JMOs making the transition from the military to the business world |
| How To Land a Top-Paying Federal Job
By Lily Madeleine Whiteman |
Experienced Federal career coach’s process for securing a government job, internship, or fellowship |
Chapter 8: Interview For Roles
For All
| Resource | Description |
| 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions
By Ron Fry |
The questions you’re most likely to face during an interview and potential answers for them |
| Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions
By Martin John Yate |
Bestselling guide to the job-hunting process – from resume preparation to interview techniques and salary negotiation |
| PCS to Corporate America
From Military Tactics to Corporate Interviewing Strategy By Roger Cameron with Chuck Alvarez and Joel Junker |
Reference book for JMOs making the transition from the military to the business world |
| Dress For Success
By John T. Molloy |
Dated, but classic bestseller that sets the standard for professional dress |
| New Women’s Dress For Success
By John T. Molloy |
Dated, but classic reference for women’s professional dress |
| Chic Simple Dress Smart Women
Wardrobes That Win in the New Workplace By Kim Johnson Gross, Jeff Stone |
A more updated professional woman’s guide to dressing for success |
| What Color Is Your Parachute?
A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers By Richard N. Bolles |
World’s top-selling career book. Covers all aspects of the career exploration and job search process – everything from how to find a career coach to salary negotiation. |
| Dress For Success
https://www.dressforsuccess.org/
|
International not-profit for women that provides guidance on professional attire and personal development |
| Dressing Well
|
Company provides image consulting & personal shopping services; website has a newsletter and blog filled with helpful tips and advice |
| How To Land a Top-Paying Federal Job
By Lily Madeleine Whiteman |
Experienced Federal career coach’s process for securing a government job, internship, or fellowship |
| Emily Post's Etiquette, 19th Edition: Manners for Today
By Lizzie Post, Daniel Post Senning |
Updated take on classic etiquette advice for generations of Americans |
| 51 questions to Ask at the End of Interviews
www.themuse.com/advice/51-interview-questions-you-should-be-asking Top 30 Best Questions to Ask the Interviewer www.thebalance.com/questions-to-ask-in-a-job-interview-2061205 |
Lists of questions that you might consider asking those who interview you |
| United States Government Manual www.gpo.gov/fdsys/browse/collection.action?collectionCode=GOVMAN | The official handbook of the Federal Government |
| D&B Hoovers | Subscription service providing third party analysis of companies, industries, & individuals |
| Dun & Bradstreet | Subscription service providing third party analysis of companies |
| Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/ooh/ | Resource providing career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations |
| Glassdoor | One of the world’s largest job and recruiting sites |
| Indeed | Job site providing free access to search for jobs, post resumes, and research companies |
| Vault | Site providing intelligence on industries, companies, or professions—and guidance on how to position yourself within them |
| Salary Expert | Site providing salary and cost of living data for evaluating career, relocation, and education decisions |
| SEC EDGAR | The Security and Exchange Commission’s warehouse of public company filings |
| Library of Congress Research Guides | Ideas and strategies for researching public and private companies |
| National Center for Charitable Statistics | Portal for nonprofit practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to download and explore data |
| Guidestar | Nonprofit that gathers, organizes, and distributes information about US nonprofits |
| Charity Navigator | Nation's largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities |
| LegiStorm | Subscription service for accurately identifying congressional staff and monitoring activity on Capitol Hill |
| CQ Roll Call | Subscription news and tracking service for legislative activity at federal and state levels |
| VA for Vets Hiring Events | VA’s centralized collection of upcoming career, job, and internship hiring events for veterans |
| Recruit Military Job Fairs | Search engine for upcoming job fairs. RM also provides contingency recruiting, a job board, employer branding, & a military base publication |
| VetJobs Career Fairs | Centralized collection of upcoming military-related career fairs |
| Service Academy Career Conferences | Career conference exclusive to Service Academy alumni |
For Career Military Professionals
| Rites of Passage at $100,000 to $1Million+
Your Insider’s Lifetime Guide to Executive Job-Changing and Faster Career Progress By John Lucht |
Bestseller on executive job-changing and career management. |
| Orders to Nowhere
The After Action Report from a Career Marine’s Transition Back to the Civilian World By Michael D. Grice |
A retired Marine Colonel’s lessons learned from his transition from the military |
Chapter 9: Close the Deal
For All
| Resource | Description |
| Getting to Yes
Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In By Roger Fisher, William L. Ury, and Bruce Patton |
Step-by-step method for negotiating personal and professional disputes without getting angry-or getting taken |
| Influence
Science and Practice By Robert B. Cialdini |
The factors that cause someone to say yes and the techniques that most effectively use these factors to bring about compliance |
| Family Inc.
Using Business Principles to Maximize Your Family’s Wealth By Douglas P. McCormick |
Step-by-step guide to handling your family’s finances with the insight and strategy of a corporate CFO |
| The Millionaire Next Door
The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy By Thomas Stanley and William Danko |
Insight into the practical saving and spending habits of millionaires |
| The Richest Man in Babylon
By George S. Glason |
Bestseller on thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth |
|
By Paul R. Lawrence |
Guide to all the benefits and services available to veterans and how to make the most of them. |
| The Complete Guide to Veterans’ Benefits
Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply By Bruce C. Brown |
Veterans’ Benefits guide written by a transitioning service representative |
| The Veterans’ Survival Guide
How to File and Collect on VA Claims By John D. Roche |
Description of VA claims process and instructions on how to maneuver through it |
| Military-to-Civilian
Success for Veterans & Their Families By Ronald L. Krannich |
Guide to launching a successful transition from the military |
| Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps | Step-by-step plan to get out of debt, save money, and build wealth |
| Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Office of Servicemember Affairs (OSA) |
Helps military families overcome financial challenges by providing educational resources, monitoring complaints, and working with other agencies |
| Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Financial Coaching Initiative www.consumerfinance.gov/practitioner-resources/financial-coaching/financial-coaching-initiative/ |
Program that provides financial coaches to servicemembers critical points in their lives as they move along the path to financial stability |
For Career Military Professionals
| Resource | Description |
| The Military Guide to Financial Independence & Retirement
By Doug Nordman |
Guide to optimizing military retirement benefits |
Chapter 10: Acclimate To Your New Culture
For All
| Resource | Description |
| The First 90 Days
Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter By Michael D. Watkins |
Strategies for moving seamlessly into a new role and addressing the common challenges of transition |
| 10 Must-Reads Before You Start a New Job
https://www.themuse.com/advice/10-mustreads-before-you-start-a-new-job |
Compilation of 10 online articles that suggest specific actions you can take to transition effectively into a new role |
| You’re In Charge – Now What?
The 8 Point Plan By Thomas J. Neff & James M. Citrin |
Guide to optimizing the first 100 days on the job – when you know the least |
| The New Leader’s 100-Day Action Plan
An Onboarding Process for Leaders at Every Level By George B. Bradt, Jayme A. Check, and Jorge E. Pedraza |
Practical guide to help you manage your leadership transition. Describes a plan with real-world examples and contains downloadable forms and worksheets. |
| People Styles at Work
Making Bad Relationships Good and Good Relationships Better By Robert Bolton and Dorothy Grover Bolton |
Practical, proven behavior science method for handling people differences on the job |
| Who Moved My Cheese?
An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life By Spencer Johnson, M.D. |
Bestseller that reveals truths about dealing with change so that you can enjoy less stress and more success in your work and in your life |
| Tribe
On Homecoming and Belonging By Sebastian Junger |
Explores what we can learn from tribal societies about loyalty, belonging, and the eternal human quest for meaning |
| Grit
The Power of Passion and Perseverance By Angela Duckworth |
Defines the secret of success as not being talent, but a blend of passion and persistence |
| Team Red, White, & Blue | Group that connects veterans to their communities through physical and social activity |
| American Legion | Nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome programs in local communities |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | National nonprofit veterans service organization that fosters camaraderie among US veterans of overseas conflicts |
| Military Officer Association of America | Nation's largest and most influential association of military officers. It is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit. |
| Noncommissioned Officer Association | Military service organization with focus on education, work force development, employment, and quality of life of enlisted servicemembers, veterans, and their families |
For Career Military Professionals
| Resource | Description |
| Your Next Move
The Leader's Guide to Navigating Major Career Transitions By Michael D. Watkins |
Guide on how senior leaders can thrive in all the major transitions they will face during their careers |
| What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
How Successful People Become Even More Successful By Marshall Goldsmith |
WSJ #1 business book that pinpoints 20 bad habits that stifle successful careers as well as personal goals |
Chapter 11: Assimilate and Pay It Forward
For All
| Resource | Description |
| People Styles at Work
Making Bad Relationships Good and Good Relationships Better By Robert Bolton and Dorothy Grover Bolton |
Practical, proven behavior science method for handling people differences on the job |
| The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Powerful Lessons in Personal Change By Stephen R. Covey |
Bestseller presents a step-by-step principle-centered approach for solving personal and professional problems |
| Influence
Science and Practice By Robert B. Cialdini |
The factors that cause someone to say yes and the techniques that most effectively use these factors to bring about compliance |
| Who Moved My Cheese?
An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life By Spencer Johnson, M.D. |
Bestseller that reveals truths about dealing with change so that you can enjoy less stress and more success in your work and in your life |
| Emotional Intelligence 2.0
By Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves |
Step-by-step program for increasing your emotional intelligence using the four core EQ skills |
| Team Red, White, & Blue | Group that connects veterans to their communities through physical and social activity |
| Rallypoint | Site that encourages the military community to come together and discuss military topics both socially and professionally |
| Mission Continues | National, nonpartisan nonprofit that empowers veterans to continue their service in under-resourced US communities |
| Travis Manion Foundation | Nonprofit with mission of empowering veterans and families of the fallen to thrive by taking part in community initiatives |
| Business Chemistry
https://businesschemistry.deloitte.com/Login/Index?ReturnUrl=%2f#/ |
Personality test that reveals four scientifically based patterns of behavior, providing insights about individuals and teams based on observable traits and preferences |
For Career Military Professionals
| Resource | Description |
| Good to Great
Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't By Jim Collins |
Bestselling management study that identifies the universal distinguishing characteristics that cause a company to go from good to great |
| The Effective Executive
By Peter F. Drucker |
Five practices essential to business effectiveness |
| Execution
The Discipline of Getting Things Done By Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan |
Bestseller on how to link together people, strategy, and operations, the three core processes of every business |
Other Additional Reading
Maritime Careers Guide: https://www.maritimeinjurycenter.com/maritime-careers-guide/support-for-veterans-transitioning-to-civilian-life/