the bureau of labor statistics the population age 18 and over-19.2 million men and women-were veterans for your business by john henry weiss hiring heroes ideas for veterans transitioning to the civilian workplace omen and men who leave military service after active duty face a life-altering than writing and sending out a dynamite finding where good job opportunities might be available and showing prospec- tive employers what unique skills and attributes you as a veteran offer the good news is that job options to opportunities with a small company employing fewer than a hundred work- how do you find the right match? it all centers on the transferable skills you as you proceed along your job path know that several excellent resources are sba.gov • veteran women igniting the spirit vets.syr.edu alice miller government jobs many civil service jobs are a perfect guidelines for submitting résumés and jobs.net large companies many major coporations value resources for getting started in the john henry weiss is the author of veterans transitioning to civilian careers self-employment online resources for those in go-it- the job market has never been better for veterans transitioning to know that vets' military training and transferable skills will serve them well tips for vets transitioning requires more than sending résumés to speaking and writing- and follow-up letters-in civilian language that is free from military jargon and acronyms practicing interview techniques • attending trade shows and job fairs to meet hiring managers personally • evaluating and negotiat- ing a job offer • updating technology skills.-jhw
