There's a lot more than hype behind those recruitment spots that announce: "Be all that you can be!"..."Aim High!" and "It's More Than a Job--It's an Adventure!" In fact, America's modern military service branches offer young men and women training that prepares them for hundreds of different, highly rewarding manual, technical, and professional occupations. Barron's Guide to Military Careers is a must-read volume for everybody considering a career in the army, air force, navy, marines, or coast guard. The book features an inventory of each branch's major military equipment, resource listings that include available publications and videos, and a glossary of military terms. It also describes military training and available academic and special training programs, as well as ROTC programs. Among the military career opportunities described in this book are those in administration, aviation, combat, construction, engineering, health, human services, law enforcement, machine work, public affairs, ship operations, and many more.

Profiles more than seventy careers in the American armed forces, including salaries, skills and requirements, advancement, unions, associations, and more.

In the wake of 9/11, Homeland Security has become the forefront of national issues and the center of a growing source of new employment. New careers are already opening, not only in military and law enforcement fields, but also in scientific research, cyber technology, bio-medical technology, disaster assistance and relief, air marshal operations, intelligence operations, and many other areas. This brand-new directory describes career opportunities in these and related security fields. The authors describe job designations in detail, and provide addresses, phone numbers, web sites, and a helpful glossary of Homeland Security terms. They also offer detailed advice on résumé preparation and making a good impression at a job interview. Additional information includes details on background checks and sources of specialized training that relate to homeland security. This brand new directory will be valued by a wide audience, including high school and college students, as well as law enforcement, military, and medical personnel who are looking to advance their careers.

Stripes, Strength and Lipstick is a personal journey into leadership through the eyes and experiences of an army veteran who served her nation in the armed forces for twenty years. Jennifer McNeill achieved the rank of Command Sergeant Major through hard work, discipline and tenacity. This book is more than just a personal story of a soldier's journey, it is an engaging work that takes the reader into the practical wisdom needed to not only succeed during military service but also after. The book enlightens anyone who is thinking about military service on the know-how of leadership in the home, workplace and everyday life.

Job seekers will find step-by-step instructions for creating an effective r©sum© that presents their background and qualifications in the very best light. They will learn the difference between functional and reverse chronological r©sum©s, and get advice on which style is best for their needs. They'll also find tips on making the most effective use of type fonts, graphic devices, and attractive layout when preparing a r©sum©, as well as advice on creating electronic r©sum©s. Many different job categories are reflected in this book's 220 sample r©sum©s, which can be adapted and personalized for use by job seekers. New in this are more than 100 new r©sum© designs created by members of the National R©sum© Writers Association (NRWA).

Presents an overview of the job market in engineering, science, and technology; and features profiles of over sixty careers, each with information on work characteristics, education and training requirements, job entry, advancement and employment outlook, working conditions, and earnings and benefits.

Hundreds of jobs are listed and described in local, state, federal, military, and special law enforcement agencies. Here’s advice on where to look for job openings, how to apply, and how to meet law enforcement agency qualifications. Careers cover a variety of areas including municipal police officer, deputy sheriff, corrections officer, state police officer, federal agents, criminal investigators, and many more. Advice is given and opportunities are cited for current and recently retired law enforcement officers. Helpful web sites are listed in this edition, and more than 100 law enforcement insignia patches are illustrated.

Finally, the ultimate resume and letter writing guide for transitioning military personnel! Here is the book that provides important answers to many questions facing job seekers with military experience. The book shows how to write, produce, distribute, follow up, and evaluate resumes and letters with maximum impact. Identifying what employers really look for on resumes and letters, it shows how to craft dynamite employer-centred communications as well as: Identifying 28 major myths and mistakes; Outlining a 7-step job search process; Revealing 65 key writing, production, distribution, and follow-up principles; Specifying a 6-step military-to-civilian language translation process; Examples of over 60 resumes and 14 letters; Listing nearly 40 top Internet employment sites you should use with examples and sound career planning advice, the book also includes several unique self-evaluation instruments and resume data forms for strengthening job search communication.