References

 

Information used to create this web portal was gathered from the following references cited below. All listings

documented according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Associationguidelines. (6th ed.).

 

Books

 

Savino, C. S. & Krannich, R. L. (2007). Military to Civilian Resumes and Letters: How to best communicate your

     strengths to employers (3rd ed.). Manassas Park, VA: Impact Publications.

 

Journals

 

Dillon, C. (2007). Military Training for Civilian Careers (OR: How to Gain Practical Experience While

Serving Your Country). Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 51(1), 6-17.

 

Audiovisual Media and Videos

 

Accenture Careers for Military and Veteran Professionals. [YouTube Video]. (Accenture US Careers). (2013).

Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yANzNUF6dA

 

Female Veterans Struggling to Find Jobs [YouTube Video]. (CBS). (2012).

Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9dd97kmEmQ

 

Joining Forces to Provide Jobs for Military Families. [YouTube Video]. (Joining Forces, The White House). (2013).

Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG-6OlRkHME

 

Montel Williams: Women Vets Have the Skills Your Company Needs. [YouTube Video]. (US Department of Labor). (2013).   Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUsCl_C8eSw

 

Vet to Fed:Compilation Video. [YouTube Video]. (United States Office of Personnel Management, USOPM). (2011).

Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR0GUWGB72o

 

Vet to Vet: Prepare Yourself. [YouTube Video]. (United States Office of Personnel Management, USOPM). (2009).

Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIZC-FXUBsQ

 

Virtual Career Fair Overview. [YouTube Video]. (Veteran Recruiting). (2012). Retrieved from

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ6LpZYzHbk

 

Women Veterans' Inspiring True Stories. [YouTube Video]. (Make the Connection). (2013).

Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpofBhYTNPU

 

Your Post-Military Career: Six Strengths to Help Veterans Stand Out [YouTube Video]. (ClearanceJobs) (2011).

Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjVPB7wboIs#t=18

 

Electronic Images

 

BPW Logo [Online Image]. (Business and Professional Women's Foundation). Retrieved from http://bpwfoundation.org/

 

Cover Letter Wordle [Online Image]. (Pintrest.com). Retrieved from http://www.pinterest.com

 

Hire a Soldier [Online Image]. (USMilitary.com). Retrieved from http://www.usmilitary.com/us-air-force-jobs-enlisted-occupations/istock_000017007079xsmall/

 

Interview Stream Logo [Online Image]. (UIC Office of Career Services). Retrieved from http://www.uic.edu/depts/ocs/

 

Job Application Logo [Online Image]. (GDS Institute). Retrieved from http://www.gdsinstitute.edu/job_application.htm

 

Joining Forces Logo [Online Image]. (Joining Forces Mentoring Plus). Retrieved from

http://joiningforcesmentoringplus.org/

 

LinkedIn Logo [Online Image]. (University of Windsor). Retrieved from

http://www1.uwindsor.ca/education/16/education-faculty

 

Military to Civilian Handshake [Online Image]. (Inbound Logistics). Retrieved from http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/hiring-heroes-a-good-deal-for-us-companies/

 

Practice Practice Practice Image [Online Image]. (More Than A Sunday Faith). Retrieved from http://www.morethanasundayfaith.com/2013/09/practice-preparation/

 

Resume Wordle [Online Image]. (Pintrest.com). Retrieved from http://www.pinterest.com

 

va_holding books [Online Image]. (Military OneSource). Retrieved from http://www.militaryonesource.mil/

 

Online Resources

 

Lin, L., 7 Secretes for Successful Military career Transitions. (Military.com). (n.d.). Retrieved from

http://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/career-advice/military-transition/secrets-for-successful-military-career-transition.html

 

Military-to-Civilian Resume Experts. (MilitaryResumes.com). (n.d.). Retrieved from

https://www.militaryresumes.com/Learn-More-Civilian-Resumes.aspx

 

(UIC Office of Career Services). (n.d.). Videotaped Interview. Retrieved from

http://www.uic.edu/depts/ocs/videotaped_interview.shtml

 

(UIC Office of Career Services). (n.d.). Resumes and Cover Letters. Retrieved from

http://www.uic.edu/depts/ocs/resume_coverletter.shtml

 

(UIC Office of Career Services). (n.d.). Interview Stream. Retrieved from https://uic.interviewstream.com/default.aspx

 

(UIC Office of Career Services). (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.uic.edu/depts/ocs/workshops.shtml#q2

 

VA Learning University. (2009). Federal Career Search for Women Veterans. Retrieved from US Department of Labor: http://mycareeratva.va.gov/Resources/Documents/Women-Veterans1.pdf