Book excerpt: You've served your country. Now, how do you transfer that experience into a lucrative and rewarding career in the civilian world? Packed with practical information and everything you need to transition successfully, Best Careers for Veterans shows you how to: Assess the skills and experience you acquired in the military with self-assessment tests and exercises Rework your resume to maximize your chances of getting the job you want with dozens of sample resumes and CVs Prepare for the interview so you can effectively address possibly preconceptions Network with the people you met in the armed services-and the people they know-to help you start your next career Suitable for army, navy, air force, and all other members who served in the military, Best Careers for Veterans includes: Useful resources about U.S. veterans' jobs, industries/companies that prefer veterans, special, benefits for veterans, and veterans' assistances services Links to veterans job sites, as well as information on the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Helpful tips and tools such as a suggested timeline on how to best prepare for your future, a list of well-know veterans who have successfully transitioned to civilian life, and much more No matter how long you served of what rank you achieved, you invested yourself both personally and professionally in the military's unique lifestyle. Best Careers for veterans provides the guidance you need to make this transition a professional triumph. Book jacket.