Best boot forward: what veterans need to read for their transition to succeed

This humorous and entertaining guidebook for veterans who are currently transitioning from the military to civilian life contains straightforward practical information, techniques, and advice from the perspective of a former enlisted post-9/11 veteran.

  • OCLC #: 840509696
  • ISBN #:
    • 0985600101
    • 9780985600105
  • Call #: UB357.E47 2012
  • Physical Location: Pritzker Military Museum & Library — Veterans' Information Center — UB357 .EM55
  • Publisher: Boston, Mass. : Poetic Life Publishing, 2012.
  • Physical Description: 129 pages ; 21 cm
  • Contents:
    • Getting out. Expectations ; Planning ahead is important
    • Back on the block. Civilians think differently ; Negative veteran stereotypes ; Supporting our vets ; Beware of the trap ; Veteranomics : basic personal finance ; Dealing with the VA
    • Education. Is school for fools? ; Clown Shoe U : "for-profit" colleges ; You may already have college credits ; The post-9/11 GI Bill : it's about time ; Maximizing your educational benefits ; Three post-9/11 GI Bill strategies ; A roof over your head ; Overcoming bad grades ; Avoid the ACT/SAT if possible ; A major decision ; Grades in college do count (sort of) ; Working part-time ; Internships lead to jobs
    • Jumpstarting your civilian career. Where to start ; Your civilian job search ; Real resume advice ; Translating military jargon ; How to interview like a boss ; Following up.