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The Interviewing Handbook for Military Leaders

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Paul Kreider's handbook is an absolute MUST READ for any military officer considering leaving the service. Nowhere else will you find a book that can bring you up-to-date on interviewing strategies in Corporate America quickly. Paul Kreider takes you step-by-step through the interviewing process and provides you with proven tools for obtaining the job offer you want. Roger Cameron's book is NOT nearly as informative, insightful, and fun to read as the Interviewing Handbook for Military Readers!

This book is a MUST READ for any transitioning military officer planning for an interview in the civilian workplace. Mr. Kreider guides you through the entire process, from detailed self analysis exercises, through translation of military experience to civilian qualifications, to ways to handle the tricky questions. This book, together with What Color is My Parachute, should be dog-eared from use by the time that first interview comes around. I received numerous compliments from employers on my preparation for interviews, and specifically on how I answered the questions they asked--I gave them the information they were looking for, not just the answer to the question--Thanks to this book. Without a doubt the best $$ I've spent since I decided to leave the military.

This was a great book. It was practical and down to earth. Paul Kreider is straight forward without the attitude and condescending tone that Roger Cameron takes in his book. He also avoids the ridiculous and dated advice that Roger dispenses. This is the only book you need for your job search.

This book answers all the questions you have and provides you the right ones to prepare for. Even if you think you have the common sense necessary to breeze through an interview...you don't. Paul Kreider tells you why, why not, and how to fix it. Best of all, he does it in a manner that is lighthearted, fun, and easy to read. At this point in time, I am excited to interview and use the skills he has so recently helped me develop. Having read this book, I honestly feel as though I will come out head and shoulders above candidates who have not.

I read many books and attended too many seminars on job interviewing during my transition from the military. This book is by far the best. It is straight and to the point and tells you exactly what to do. Kreider covers every aspect of interviewing, as well as everything from resume writing to negotiating salary and signing the deal. The Handbook is well organized with chapters on each subject, so you can skip subjects not pertinent to you. All in all, this a great book and a must read for all military leaders transitioning to the civilian life. It is worth every penny.

If there is any consistency among headhunters specializing in placing junior military officers (JMOs) it is the recommendation to buy this book. Kreider writes in a tone appropriate to a ground-pounder who wants to make the break from Uncle Sugar and get a job. The book reads well non-sequentially, so you can go to the chapter dealing with your issue. Further, chapters are short, quick reads with no B.S. This book even chastises you in chapter 9! (I won't give away the surprise.)
Kreider seems like a good guy - I ordered his book direct in 1998 and my order was lost. When I chased it down he sent me my copy gratis.
In this crappy economy I've returned to this book and it's been wonderful!