Military 2 Civilian Employment: A Career Practitioner’s Guide

“Really appreciate being able to better understand military culture and life – to me this is key for career development professionals who do not have military experience. The models/theories, including Solution Focused and Strength-based coaching, are great and give CDPs practical and probing questions and tools. Excellent content on working with employers. I love this new edition! After 30 years as a CDP, I learned so much reading it. ”

“Since the groundbreaking publication of the 1st Edition, the military-to-veteran transition landscape has changed significantly across both the public and private sectors in Canada. This updated 2nd Edition aptly captures this newer environment and will continue to serve as a valuable resource for career practitioners and other professionals involved in supporting transitioning military personnel and their families.”

“I found the tone conversational and enjoyed reading the content. There is extensive information and resources provided – a must-have resource for career practitioners working with any member of the military community. As a career professional, the career theories and resources discussed were helpful. The actual stories from veterans and spouses about their transition made the content relatable.”

“Reading through this Career Practitioner’s Guide on Military to Civilian Employment gives me great comfort that the education and research community is moving to mobilize precious resources to better understand the men and women who have dedicated their youth to serve our great nation. I salute all the artisans behind this superb initiative.”

“One in every 50 working-age adults in Canada is a veteran. This practitioner’s guide reveals the particular challenges they face as they transition from a military to a civilian career. Veterans Affairs Canada is proud to support this guide. Thank you for helping Canada’s veterans on their career transition journey.”

“Having spent the past several years delivering career transition services to military members and veterans I am confident that this guide will be a valuable resource for anyone who chooses to, or finds themselves, in the privileged position of supporting and assisting veterans and their families. This much-needed resource does a remarkable job of helping career professionals understand military culture in a quick, easy-to-read format.”