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    Military-to-Civilian: Career Transition Guide, Second Edition

    • Military-to-Civilian: Career Transition Guide, Second Edition

    • By: Janet I. Farley

    • Publisher: JIST Publishing

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    • Print ISBN-13: 978-1-59357-731-5

    • Pages in Print Edition: 208

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    Overview

    Readers are given exit strategies for gracefully leaving the military; charts, checklists, and worksheets for planning each transition aspect.

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    Table of Contents

     

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    Cover Page

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    Title Page

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    Copyright Page

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    Dedication

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    Acknowledgments

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    CONTENTS

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    INTRODUCTION

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    1 Token    CHAPTER 1: Act II, Starring You
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    Getting There from Here

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    The Current Economic Environment

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    Great Expectations

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    It’s Not Just About You

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    Culture Shock 101

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    Show Time

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    1 Token    CHAPTER 2: Your Transition Mission

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    Establishing a Realistic Timeline
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    Scenarios to Consider

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    A Suggested Timeline for Success

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    Your First Visit to the Transition Office

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    The Preseparation Counseling Checklist
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    Section I: Privacy Act Statement

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    Section II: Personal Information

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    Section III: All Transitioning Service Members Must Read, Sign, and Date

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    Section IV: Services and Benefits

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    Section V: Remarks (DD 2648)

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    Section V: Remarks (DD 2648-1)

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    Effects of a Career Change

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    Available Assistance
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    Employment Assistance

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    Relocation Assistance

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    Education and Training Assistance

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    Health Care and Insurance
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    VA Medical Care and Health Care

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    Life Insurance

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    VGLI

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    Traumatic Injury Protection Program (TSGLI)

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    Family SGLI (FSGLI)

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    Dental

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    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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    For Your Medical “To Do” List

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    Finances

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    Reserve Affiliation

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    Disabled Veterans

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    Leaving the Service: Important Points to Remember
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    Your DD 214

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    Military Records

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    Discharge Decisions

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    Miscellaneous Tips

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    At Your Final Out-Processing

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    Year One as a Civilian

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    1 Token    CHAPTER 3: VA Benefits and Other Opportunities
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    Your Veterans Benefits

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    Education and Training Benefits
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    Post-9/11 GI Bill

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    Montgomery GI Bill—Active Duty (MGIB-AD)

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    Montgomery GI Bill—Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)

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    Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)

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    Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)

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    Life Insurance Benefits
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    Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI)

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    Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI)

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    Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI)

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    Service-Disabled Veterans’ Insurance

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    Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI)

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    Home Loan Benefits

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    Disability Compensation and Pension Benefits
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    Concurrent Retirement and Disability Payments (CRDP)

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    Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC)

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    Disability Pension

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    Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Benefits

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    Re-employment Benefits

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    Unemployment Compensation

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    Medical Benefits
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    Combat Veterans

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    Dental Benefits

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    Family and Survivor Benefits

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    Other Benefits

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    Other Opportunities
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    Workforce Investment Act

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    Licensing and Certification Information

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    Self-Employment Resources

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    Wounded Warrior Resources

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    CHAPTER 4: Job Search Basics You Need to Know
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    Job Search Myths and Realities

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    Getting Your Priorities Straight

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    Effective Job Search Strategies
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    Think Like an Employer

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    Organize Your Job Search Campaign

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    Tap into Available Job Assistance Resources

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    Identify Your Work History, Marketable Skills, Abilities, and Experiences

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    Identify Sources of Employment Opportunities

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    Activate Your Network

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    Use Internet Job Boards Wisely

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    Select Your References with Care

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    Pitch Yourself

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    Be Realistic and Reasonable

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    1 Token    CHAPTER 5: Writing Effective Resumes

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    Designing Your Resume Is as Easy as 1-2-3-4-5
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    Step One: Identify the Focus for Your Resume

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    Step Two: Identify the Content and Language for Your Resume

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    Step Three: Select the Best Format to Use

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    Step Four: Identify Additional Experience and Include as Appropriate

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    Step Five: Review, Edit, and Revise Your Resume as Necessary

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    Resume Writing Tips Worth Reviewing

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    1 Token    CHAPTER 6: Creating Effective Job Search Letters

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    The Cover Letter and Its Parts
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    Heading

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    Date

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    Addressee

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    Salutation

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    Introduction

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    Main Body

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    Conclusion

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    Your Signature Block

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    Thank-You Notes
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    Main Body

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    Conclusion

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    Networking Letters

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    The Letter Resume

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    Other Types of Job Search Correspondence

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    Cross Your T’s; Dot Your I’s
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    Letter Length

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    Typeface Recommendations and Enhancements

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    Paper Types

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    1 Token    CHAPTER 7: Winning Interview Skills

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    Understanding the Interview Process
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    The Informational Interview

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    The Screening Interview

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    The Employment Interview

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    Tips, Techniques, and Tricks of the Trade

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    Before the Interview
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    Get Your Facts Straight

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    Dress for Success

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    Wear a Good Attitude

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    Consider the Interviewer’s Perspective

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    Expand Your Knowledge of the Company

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    Practice Answering Common Interview Questions

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    Know How to Handle Potentially Illegal or Insulting Questions

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    Prepare Your Own List of Questions

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    Show Yourself the Money—and the Benefits

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    Be True to Yourself

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    Review Your Resume

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    The Day of the Interview
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    Arrive on Time

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    Recon the Perimeter

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    Pay Attention to Your Body Language

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    Listen

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    Embrace the Silence

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    If You Want the Job, Ask for It

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    Control the Future

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    After the Interview
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    Send a Thank-You Note

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    Follow Up

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    Continue Your Job Search Efforts

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    1 Token    CHAPTER 8: Negotiating Job Offers

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    Evaluating the Offer
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    Do You Really Want the Job?

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    Can You and the Employer Agree on an Acceptable Compensation Package?

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    Making the Decision: Using Your Gut

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    1 Token    CHAPTER 9: On-the-Job Survival Skills
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    The Basic Facts

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    Essential Strategies for Success
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    Strategy #1: Keep Your Mouth Closed and Your Eyes Open

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    Strategy #2: Check Your Inner Napoleon at the Door

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    Strategy #3: Don’t Gossip

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    Strategy #4: Be a Joiner

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    Strategy #5: Get Over Yourself

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    Strategy #6: Build and Solidify Your Power Base

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    Strategy #7: Be on the Lookout for Your Next Job

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    Strategy #8: Keep Your Skills Current

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    Strategy #9: Be Willing to Admit to a Mistake

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    Strategy #10: Keep Your Resume Updated

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    Strategy #11: Keep Networking

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    Strategy #12: Work Across Generations Effectively

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    Strategy #13: Control Your Digital Dirt

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    Strategy #14: Be a Company Moneymaker

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    Strategy #15: Think “Green”

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    Strategy #16: Make a Good Thing Better

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    Parting Thoughts

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    1 Token    APPENDIX: Career Transition Resources
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    Career Decision Making

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    Education

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    Employer Research

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    Family

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    Federal Employment

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    Health Care

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    Job Links—Civilian

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    Legislative/Government Agencies

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    Military Associations

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    Military Compensation and Benefits

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    Military Transition

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    News

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    Relocation Assistance

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    Self-Employment

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    Service Agencies

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    Veterans and Retirees

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    Voter Information

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    U.S. Military Components

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    INDEX

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