March 2019
Beginner
464 pages
9h 59m
English
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Chapter 13
Dealing with a Major Life Change
IN THIS CHAPTER
Jump-start your career right out of the gate
Spinning your years of experience into a positive
Hopping from the military into a civilian career
Searching for a job is a stressful proposition, and navigating a life transition is stressful as well. When you put the two together, you may feel overwhelmed — and decide to play the lottery instead. However, you can move from one phase of your life to the next with the guidance offered in this chapter, especially if you find yourself in one of the following situations:
- Searching for your first job (new grads)
- Continuing your career (military transition, seasoned worker)
Sometimes you may have to figure out how to address a negative event — demotion, firing, too much or too little experience — on your resume. This chapter offers suggestions for how to present those situations so your resume doesn’t automatically end up in the rejection pile.
Scoring Big with Your First Gig
When you’ve just walked the cap-and-gown line, you can sidestep “no experience” potholes by impressing employers with your vim and vigor, accomplishments, and up-to-date knowledge. Here’s a primer on putting ...
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