Civilian Mission: The 3-Year Guide for Military Professionals Planning Civilian Careers, (Paperback)

Your Ultimate Mission: From Military Excellence to Civilian Career Success

Introducing "CIVILIAN MISSION: The 3-Year Guide for Military Professionals Planning Civilian Careers," the definitive guide offering you pivotal insights, exercises, and a critical timeline from the rarely heard voice of the corporate recruiter who often stands at the gateway between you and your civilian job. Gleaning insights from her years of interviewing military job seekers and sharing solutions for the trouble spots she's witnessed, author Cheryl A. Cross serves as your advocate, mentor, and guide, with ten chapters of concrete advice, planning timelines, and challenging and thought-provoking exercises clearly intended to prime you for success.

CIVILIAN MISSION isn't just a book; it's a deep dive into the complicated terrain of civilian workplace cultures, decoding the steps you need to take-giving you the tactical edge in understanding what companies truly seek in military talent. Over 3 years, you will learn how to confidently showcase your strengths in a language that resonates with your future employers, straight from a corporate recruiter's insider perspective who stands at the gate of the civilian workforce for countless veterans, just like you.

With a foreword by celebrated author, behavior expert, and neuroscientist, Chase Hughes, U.S. Navy Veteran and now celebrated CEO, best-selling author, trainer, and content creator, who launched into the success stratosphere within a mere three years after his 20-year military career.

Built to span 3 years, this book is designed to take you year by year with 10 meticulously crafted, yet easy-to-understand chapters on navigating the military to civilian career transition, understanding the terrain ahead, anticipating the expected and unexpected challenges, and the importance of a three-year head start.

Each year is chock-full of advice, often not heard but now unveiled from the perspective of the corporate recruiter, where you will identify your military skills and interests and how to align them with civilian jobs. There's a deep dive into emerging tech, data science, and AI. You will learn the art of making tactical and strategic moves, setting clear and actionable goals, and crafting a personal brand that will resonate with corporate recruiters and decision-makers on the front lines of hiring.

As your journey progresses, you will gain the confidence to unlock your worth and demystify the salary negotiation process. You'll have a clear plan to fine-tune your application strategy, master civilian interview techniques, and make good decisions when evaluating job offers-ones that come from confidence, conviction, and self-worth.

The book doesn't stop when you get the job; it hands you resources to navigate the emotional landscape of this significant career transition and provides essential final preparations to ensure you move seamlessly into your next exciting career outside the military. You will learn ways to adjust to civilian workplace culture, maximize your potential in your new role, and pick up tips and tricks to network within your workplace to build mentors, champions, and advocates that help propel you up the career ladder.