The option to become your own boss is an attractive potential solution to the challenges veterans experience while trying to find jobs. Even if the veteran hiring programs available were the best in the world, it’s unlikely every former military person will find exactly what they are looking for in employment. Why Veterans Are Ideal […]
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As thousands of troops return from Afghanistan, finding suitable jobs for veterans will become critically important. Companies can help by focusing on hiring veterans and supporting them by offering comprehensive employee benefits, including financial services. Few members of the U.S. Military Services received personal financial education during school. So it’s no surprise that on exiting the
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Veterans lead unique lives, and there aren’t many people who can identify with their experiences. Transitioning back to civilian life can feel a little overwhelming. Veterans should wait until they’re ready to make the jump, and sometimes, it helps to get their toes wet before that jump. If you’re having a hard time finding a
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Good teamwork enables companies to achieve their objectives on time and within budget. Most employers look for candidates who can work in a team structure because they want people who cooperate with others and help and support their colleagues. Mindset is everything, however, and employees with strong teamwork skills demonstrate leadership, collaboration, and good communication,
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Thoughts of returning to family, friends, and the less restrictive nature of civilian life may seem idyllic when you are nearing the end of your military service, eager to get back home. However, that adjustment can be surprisingly difficult, particularly for those who served in combat roles. If you have a family to support, the pressures of
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Veterans often face health risks such as major depression and mental health issues due to the nature of the work they do. Armed forces services affect the aspects of relationships as well as physical and mental wellbeing. Military life may have positive effects on well-being but the intensity and type of service and transition to
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According to the CDC, one in four adults live with a disability in the U.S. Yet people with disabilities are severely underrepresented in American elected office. While there are a handful of politicians with disabilities serving on the national level, many of us don’t know of any in our state or local governments. There’s only one way
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A well-written cover letter is almost always a requirement for job applications. It gives the potential employer their first impression of the candidate while giving the applicant a chance to introduce their suitability for the position. For companies considering hiring a veteran, it’s also an opportunity for the recruiter to get a sense of the person applying, to
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In these days of online everything, finding veteran employment requires you to know your way around the Internet. Fortunately, there’s a purpose to doing so that makes it worth it, as a number of online resources exist that you can tap into and benefit from. Here are a few you might not have heard of
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Your resume is a marketing tool for showcasing your personal brand to potential employers. It is your advertising method, and as such, it needs to reflect what you offer concisely and impactfully. Nowadays, few recruiters comb through resumes themselves. Rather, much of the work is done by computers that scan for specific key phrases, so resume
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