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Service members find that transitioning from active duty into the civilian sector can be abrupt, with mission demands leaving little time to prepare for new careers. Transitioning without guidance, resources, and proven strategies has left thousands of veterans sitting on the sidelines of civilian employment.
Business is a diverse field, with many subcategories to pursue and many routes available to fulfill career goals and achieve success. Designed to help personalize the experience while guiding readers through the breadth of available options, those interested in pursuing a career within the business realm or as a business owner will find Boots to Business to be a valuable reference guide. Whether new to a career field or pursuing a civilian career similar to the occupational specialty you held in the military, this book offers helpful information for planning, preparing, and executing your transition.
Published | 08 Oct 2020 |
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Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 348 |
ISBN | 9781538126950 |
Imprint | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
Illustrations | 25 b/w photos; 3 tables |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
This book should be required reading for any military member interested in pursuing a career in the business arena. The authors have created a goldmine of resources that if used should give the reader a head start to success in their pursuit. Understanding your interests, transferable skills, and communication preferences are key to successfully crafting one’s future. While the target audience is military members – veteran and active duty - pursuing business careers, these resources are applicable to a number of fields, not to mention their applicability to self-discovery for any student.
David C. Taylor, EdD, visting assistant professor emeritus, Southern Illinois University
From Boots to Business is a guide that can help active duty service members and veterans interested in a career in business or business ownership build a foundation of knowledge that will better prepare them to tackle their personal journey. The book brings together many informational resources that would otherwise be difficult to find and defines their purpose and usefulness for the reader. It is purposeful for those who are ready to start planning for their futures and those who are already attending school or preparing to do so.
Rebecca Morgan, PsyD, counseling faculty, counseling department, counselor veteran and military affiliated students, chair of Region 10 Veteran Programs Directors Consortium,
This work may interest readers who are members of a military force or who may be veterans, considering opportunities and guidance in a career in business. Drawing on terms familiar to service members, this guidebook from military counselors and consultants Ventrone, Robert Blue, Roxanne Rapske, and Jule LeCroix encourages readers to explore such opportunities and resources in a step-by-step approach. . . . Recommended for service veterans or those who belong to a military force and are interested in pursuing a career in business.
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This work may interest readers who are members of a military force or who may be veterans, considering opportunities and guidance in a career in business. Drawing on terms familiar to service members, this guidebook from military counselors and consultants Ventrone, Robert Blue, Roxanne Rapske, and Jule LeCroix encourages readers to explore such opportunities and resources in a step-by-step approach. Educational requirements, entrepreneurial pathways, and training opportunities for small business ownership are examined in selected chapters. The authors recommend specific courses and programs in different institutions to develop a plan of action. Job interview questions are also highlighted, and authors provide tips in acing these questions. One useful aspect is the list of resources for internship and online learning opportunities. Another helpful feature is the self-assessment tools for readers to gauge their skill set and career interests. Some statistics, such as median pay for a particular job or job outlook may become outdated but can provide a ballpark for readers. Recommended for service veterans or those who belong to a military force and are interested in pursuing a career in business.
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