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Sunday, September 05, 2010

Career Transitioning Articles and Advice

Ready to make that transition to a civilian career? Considering switching career tracks?

"Tips From Tops" is a collection of tips, hints, suggestions, and simply good common sense recommendations to help in your career moves. We're continually adding to this collection, so check it out frequently.

Preparing for a Career Fair

Career fairs are great tools for networking and, if you know what you're doing, a valuable way of marketing yourself to potential employers.  Watch this video to learn how to prepare for a career fair, including what to bring, subjects to avoid, booths to target, and even how to dress.

Preparing for Your Job Interview

You finally scored the big interview. Now what? Read these helpful articles to prepare you for everything from phone interviews to sending the perfect thank you note.

Résumé Tips

Getting your foot in the door is often the hardest part of the job search. Find out how to make your résumé and cover letter stand out from the rest.

Spouses and Families

Spouses and families are part of the transition from military to civilian life, too. Find out the best ways for a military spouse to jump into the workforce.

Networking During Your Career Transition

The key to a successful transition is networking. Pick up some useful tips to help master this skill and navigate yourself into a second career.

Other Career Considerations

Looking for the perfect job but don't know where to start? There are other things to consider, like salary and chemistry with a potential employer.

More Transition Articles by MOAA Contributors

More articles by MOAA contributors providing sage advice to those in transition. Like “Tips from TOPS”, we are continually adding to this collection, so check frequently for up to date information on career transition.

Tips From TOPS

In this video series, find out what you need to know when transitioning from a military career into the civilian sector, how to work a career fair, financial issues you will encounter, how to prepare for different types of interviews, and much more.