Americas Top Military Careers: Official Guide to Occupations in the Armed Forces (America's Top Military Careers) (Paperback)

~ U.S. Department of Defense (Author)

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Product Description

The Department of Defense recruits and trains approximately 200,000 enlisted members and officers each year, making it one of the largest employers in the U.S. This book was developed to help young people, students, educators, and others learn about the many career opportunities that the military has to offer. It is a compendium of military occupational, training, and career information designed for individuals who want to explore the military world of work. The new book contains descriptions of 140 enlisted and officer occupations, including information on work performed; physical demands; special requirements; training provided; work environment; helpful interests, experiences, and personal characteristics; civilian counterparts (helpful to those leaving the military and transitioning to a civilian career); military career scores from the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB); corresponding interest codes; profiles of real service people; and sample career paths. Includes many photos and tables with helpful information.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Jist Publishing; 4 edition (November 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593570015
• ISBN-13: 978-1593570019
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #217,727 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Guide, February 15, 2007

By	Avid Reader - See all my reviews

I had a chance to look through this book when my son brought it home from his school library. It seems pretty thorough, and offers a glimpse at the wide varity of vocations and opportunities available in today's military. If you are unfamiliar with the military, this guide can help you get educated on your choices prior to seeing a recruiter.

If you are interested in becoming a military officer, you may want to look at "How to Become a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Military," by Ron Taylor.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Military Crossing provides better results, April 15, 2009

By	Adam L. Hoy - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was very helpful in narrowing down my job selection process. Another resource I used was Military Crossing, http://www.MilitaryCrossing.com , to look for a job because, unlike many of its competitor's sites, Military Crossing hosts jobs from only employer websites and supports many more jobs than any other site I have ever used. But do not take my word for it, check out their website for yourself, they helped me find a job which eventually turned into my career.