{"product_id":"operation-job-search-john-henry-weiss-9781634505635","title":"Operation Job Search: A Guide for Military Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Careers","description":"\u003ci\u003eOperation Job Search\u003c\/i\u003e is the ultimate guide for US military veterans seeking employment after discharge. It provides information about the civilian workforce, rubrics for navigating one's career, and a list of essential resources to consult during the job search. Also included are sections dedicated specifically to suggestions and resources available to female veterans. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWeiss explains that hiring managers and human resources directors hire veterans who make the effort to build a professional relationship. He discusses the importance of leaving the house and meeting employers at venues such as job fairs, trade shows, office parks, and even Starbucks. Weiss offers practical instructions and crucial tips, such as: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Establish an operations center (home office) for job hunting\u003cbr\u003e Don't be afraid to make cold calls\u003cbr\u003e Dress appropriately for job interviews and practice communicating in civilian-speak, not military jargon\u003cbr\u003e Target military-friendly companies that value the skills of returning military personnel \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you are a US military veteran searching for a job, \u003ci\u003eOperation Job Search\u003c\/i\u003e will guide you every step of the way--from translating your skills into civilian-speak to negotiating your contract.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Henry Weiss\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1634505638\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781634505635\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Skyhorse Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/16\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 486\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.10w x 1.30d","brand":"John Henry Weiss","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46807014572287,"sku":"9781634505635","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_18a99b22-0a39-455f-bd37-4a2e01ae8fc6.jpg?v=1745378316","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/operation-job-search-john-henry-weiss-9781634505635","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}