Military Career Advancement - Military Civilian Transition

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Whatever kind of work you do, you'll probably improve your prospects by learning how to function in the business world. Try these books -- which each teach an essential skill -- and the associated seminars.

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Business Ownership

Franchising for beginners

When Air Force Col. Dan Cvelbar left the service in 2003 and took up residence in Murrieta, Calif., after 24 years in uniform, the civilian world did not welcome him with open arms.

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Military Advancement

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Tyler Gordy’s grades in high school were so bad even now he doesn’t want to say what his grade-point average was. Suffice it to say it was bad enough to generate a firm “Thanks, but no thanks” when, just back from a tour in Iraq, he applied to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. The rejection wasn’t yet official, but Gordy figured that was it. A sergeant in the 101st Airborne Division at the time, “I had given up,” Gordy said. “They had said, ‘I don’t care who calls, he’s not getting into West Point.’” Famous last words.

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Get down to business

You’ll improve your prospects in private-sector, nonprofit or even government work by learning a little about how to function in the business world. If these books — teaching five essentials — leave you wanting more, try the associated seminar.

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A head for business

Josh Collins has entrepreneurship in his blood.

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