This free guide summarizes decades of research and veteran surveys into five best practices: start early, make a plan, build a network, translate your skills, and be patient and persistent. It is the best military to civilian transition advice available. It explains the difference between the open and hidden job markets, shows how to describe your experience in terms civilian employers understand, and recommends informational interviews, mentors, and SkillBridge.
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