Rather than throwing yourself into the job market without any idea of where you are heading, planning your career will help ensure that you have the right tools to get the perfect job for you. It is important to keep in mind that career planning isn’t about getting a job as soon as possible. In fact, once you have a job you enjoy, you will still be in the planning process. Career planning means setting career goals for the future and taking the steps to ultimately reach your desired career. Here are some career planning steps:
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Military personnel can offer a great deal of experience and dedication to prospective commercial employers. Yet their capabilities are often discounted if they adhere to a formal military-style resume. With some analysis and innovation, individuals making the transition from military to civilian careers can effectively position themselves as the well-qualified, capable candidates they are. From the written materials to the first telephone contact, and finally through the stages of the interview, military applicants need to almost "re-invent" themselves to be competitive in the market they have selected.
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