Down Range by Murphy, James D. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Introduction: You Have Everything They Need Chapter 1: Transition Your Mindset: It's a Brand New Mission

Scale and Variety Hierarchy versus Flatness Mission-Driven versus Profit-Driven Service versus Employment Intrusion versus Privacy Constant duty versus On the Clock Learning the Language

Chapter 2: Translating the Values You Bring to Business

LOCKED

Chapter 3: Before You Step Outside the Wire, Determine Your Objective

The Six Steps of Planning The Planning Horizon The Career Key Areas

Chapter 4: Identify the Threats

Six Steps of Planning Threat #1: You! Threat #2: Your Virtual Signature Threat #3: OPSEC and Recruiters Threat #4: Flat Hierarchy and Fit Threat #5: Language and General Knowledge Threat #6: Civilian Misperceptions and Stereotypes Threat #7: Resumes Threat #8: Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) Threat #9: Interviews

Chapter 5: Identify Your Resources

Six Steps of Planning Veterans' Benefits Leadership Training Dual Career Option Networking, Mentors, Coaches, and Recruiters

Chapter 6: Evaluate Lessons Learned

Six Steps of Planning Translating Job Titles Researching the Opportunity and the Company Consider Timing Play the Field Establish Career Progression Go or No-Go

Chapter 7: Develop a Course of Action

Six Steps of Planning Maria's Story: Getting Started The Course of Action Red Team Your Plan Career Contingency Planning

Chapter 8: Selling the Most Important Commodity: You!

Your Value Arsenal—Demonstrations of Effectiveness LOCKED—Leadership LOCKED—Organization LOCKED—Communication LOCKED—Knowledge LOCKED—Experience LOCKED—Discipline Draft Your Targeted Value Proposition

Chapter 9: Interview to Win!

Preparing for an Interview What to Expect in an Interview Interview Questions Negotiating an Offer

Chapter 10: Down Range: Put Your Career Plan into Action

Rising Opportunities for Veterans

Appendix A: The Six Steps of Planning Appendix B: Career Planning Worksheet Appendix C: Example Career Plan Appendix D: Resume Construction Template and Tips

Resume Tips

Appendix E: Cover Letter Template and Tips Appendix F: Getting Noticed on an ATS Query

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5

Appendix G: Practice Interview Questions Bank

The STAR Method Behavioral Practice Questions

Appendix H: Interview/Opportunity Preparation Checklist

Preparation for an Interview Materials for an Interview Interview Follow-up

Veteran Support and Benefits Websites Books Recommended General Business Books

Appendix P: Recommended Tasks to Include in Your Career Course of Action Appendix Q: Tips for Preparing Questions to Ask an Interviewer Index