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Why Your Company Should Earmark Certain Jobs for Military Vets

Jan 17, 2022

If your company has a goal to hire military veterans, one way to achieve this objective is to earmark certain jobs for military vets. Doing this will enable you to focus your recruitment activities on filling those positions from the ranks of available veterans, helping you to avoid compromising your principles in times when it’s difficult to find the right workers. Here are some ways to do this effectively. Look for a...

Developing a Veteran Hiring Program in Your Business

Jan 10, 2022

Taking the decision to focus on recruiting veterans as employees offers multiple benefits for your company. Former military personnel have characteristics that are great assets to the private sector, such as team orientation, trustworthiness, and dedication to their work. Veterans typically also exhibit strong leadership skills and can think in the most unique and difficult circumstances . They’re self-directed and have a...

Turning Valor Into Valuable Trade: Auto Entrepreneurship for Veterans

Dec 20, 2021

Building your own business up from the ground is a labor of love, a generator of great pride, and a good payday. According to US News, the average business manager will earn $76,000 per year , a hefty chunk above the median. As a veteran, applying the skills you’ve developed to having your own patch is a great way to continue your own development and build a career on shore. One of the best industries for veterans to get into?...

How Veterans Can Write a Great LinkedIn Profile

Nov 01, 2021

Does LinkedIn seem confusing or overwhelming? I get it. You definitely didn’t need a LinkedIn profile when you decided to serve, but it’s an important tool for you in the civilian world. It’s also an excellent resource for networking and job searching. Recruiters and hiring managers use this as one of their main resources to pre-screen job applicants so it’s time to make a profile or update your current one. I have...

Mindset is Everything, but Veterans are Team Players

Aug 09, 2021

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, all of which are critical for a thriving work environment....

Service, School, Success: Higher Education Can Pave the Road for Veterans

Jul 26, 2021

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 that transition can add to feelings of stress and self-doubt. Many expenses paid for in the...

How to Make Your Company a Veteran-Friendly Employer

Jul 05, 2021

By 2023 we can expect to have more than 3.5 million veterans in the market for civilian jobs, according to statistics from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This makes it imperative for corporate America to come to the party and create an environment friendly to veteran employees. Companies not only help to reduce unemployment in the sector, but get the benefit of an enhanced pool of candidates to choose from and improved...

How Veterans Can Create a Winning 2021 Resume

Jun 02, 2021

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 optimization is vital to ensure your application doesn’t lose out. Regardless of the...

Top 5 Hacks to Answer Difficult Questions for Veterans

Mar 15, 2021

Civilians often ask veterans different questions about their military experience. While many of the questions are pretty much straightforward and easy to answer, some may be a bit difficult to answer. Why? There are many reasons for that. For example, some civilians lack an understanding of how to better approach veterans. If you are asked difficult questions that you’re not comfortable answering, read below to know how you can...

4 Ways Military Veterans Can Create a Thriving Career After Service

Feb 22, 2021

Serving the country means you must sacrifice time with loved ones which can be extremely difficult. It can also mean leaving a job you love when you are deployed. Returning from a deployment can be difficult. In some cases, the job you held may no longer be available or you may be unable to focus on your work after dealing with the stress of a deployment to a war-torn foreign country. These four tips can help you refocus and not only...

Pump Up Your Confidence: 6-Point Checklist Before a Job Interview

Jan 25, 2021

Congratulations for landing yourself a job interview! You are ready for a job and now you need to prepare for the interview. Adjust to a non-military work culture. Unlike in the military, you will need to address your interviewer by the first or last name. Adopt a different language to mention time. For example, say 4 pm instead of 16:00 hours. Explain your position in the military in simple terms and avoid complex military...

Disabled Veterans: Here is All the Info You Need to Get a Job

Jan 11, 2021

Perhaps the most respected section of American society is the veterans who have sacrificed to bring peace and security to the nation and its citizens. Many of these veterans, nearly 12.6% in a population of almost 10 million, are suffering from some form of disability. These disabled veterans need to be given the kind of comfort and freedom they deserve. In addition, offering them full-time career opportunities OR even a part-time...

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