Mission Transition:
Navigating the Opportunities and Obstacles to Your Post-Military Career by
Matthew J. Louis is the ultimate guide for veterans returning home after
several years of active duty in the military. Since almost a quarter of a
million veterans return home each year, the author felt it necessary to share
the secrets of a successful transition for veterans unprepared to join the civilian world again.
According to Louis, it’s the military’s
mission-first approach that keeps the soldiers from seeking job opportunities
and making adjustments prior to their return. Thus they enter the civilian
societies completely unprepared and feel like they’re out of place and lost.
There are few guidebooks for veterans, and even those that
do exist do not contain all the how-tos with relevant resources to help
veterans. Louis has shared
insights provided by other veterans who have had similar struggles in finding a
job and adjusting to the real world after several years of active duty. The
book walks readers through rediscovering their purpose, instructs them about making an outstanding resume, preparing for
job interviews, and adjusting to new cultures and environments. Each chapter
concludes with relevant outside resources that the veterans can use as
reference when preparing for civilian professional life.
The language, key concepts, and veterans' advice are drawn
in a language that all veterans can relate to and understand. Mission Transition is the ultimate
guidebook that all veterans deserve and should read before —or even after —entering
the civilian world after retiring from their military service. The roadmap
provides a clear understanding of how retired veterans can cope with the
transition and prepare themselves for what’s to come. This book is perfect for
all veterans, their family members, and even industry leaders, filled with
insights and meaningful guidance on the steps to take during a period of
uncertainty and numerous challenges in a soldier’s life. It is one of the most
relevant, concise, and to-the-point book anyone returning from military service
should read.