Professional development presentation on transition coming to Hanscom Published Sept. 19, 2012 HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- The Airman and Family Readiness Center is sponsoring a once-a-year lecture regarding transition. The event, held Oct. 17 from 9 to 11:30 a.m., will be presented by the Military Officers Association of America, and is entitled "Marketing Yourself for a Second Career." Organizers say this presentation is a great professional development opportunity. Transition is, of course, ultimately a part of all military careers. The lecture is geared toward those who are contemplating retirement in one to five years. Although the lecture is targeted to those near retirement, anyone may attend. Regardless of whether any particular officer or senior enlisted member has reached the point of being in their own transition, they should be educated about the process in order to mentor and counsel those who work for them and are contemplating or going through their transitions. This "executive summary" presentation can prepare them for that role as well as many multi-day programs. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend the seminar, too. The lecture will be given by retired Air Force Col. Dan Koslov, now a deputy director of transition services on MOAA's national staff. The presentation, given annually at more than 150 military installations of all services worldwide, includes comprehensive information on the retirement decision itself, employer perceptions, the competition, resumes, cover letters, job search, networking, career fairs, interview techniques, salary negotiation, benefits packages, the current job market and other relevant and important transition topics. All who attend will receive a free copy of the lecture's companion book, also titled "Marketing Yourself for a Second Career." It is an in-depth, all-in-one resource for the transition process. For further information, contact Judy Tipton, Airman and Family Readiness Center, or call 781-225-2765. Registration is not required.