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Why Tech Companies are Hiring Military Vets to Solve Chronic Skilled Worker Shortage

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A few years ago, IBM committed to hiring 2000 U.S veterans over the next four years for its “new collar” tech jobs that do not require a traditional four-year degree, according to a press release on the IBM website. Other tech giants such as Dell, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, and EMC also made pledges to hire thousands […]

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Top 7 Reasons for Employers to Recruit Veterans

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Does hiring military veterans make business sense? Some business owners are still hesitant about hiring veterans, for many reasons. For example, veterans are often regarded as behaviorally-unpredictable, ticking time bombs who have nothing to offer businesses except combat stories. Well, the truth is these are just rumors and stereotypes based on few examples, often unsupported by

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How to Make a Good Cover Letter for a Veteran Resume

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The key to securing favorable positions in today’s world often comes through the ability to present yourself in an appealing way. Part of your ‘self-advertisement’ happens in the office before the interviewer, the other part way before then – in your resume. And this applies to all categories of people, basically anyone that would need to

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Attention Veterans: What to Do First Before Networking Online

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Question: I attended a transition seminar and was advised to expand my network by connecting online with as many people as possible. I’ve sent out many connection invitations but have received only a few acceptances. Can you tell me what I’m doing wrong? Answer: While having a large network of contacts is valuable when transitioning

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The Future of Work for Veterans – Part 2

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In this four-part series, we will continue to look at the future of work through 2030, and how today’s active-duty military and veterans can prepare to be global-workplace ready.  Education is king and queen in the future workforce  Just as how useful content is the king on the Internet, education will be the king and queen in the

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Making it Into Management – Why (and How) Veterans Should Go for It

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Transitioning from military service to a civilian career is a process facing nearly 360,000 U.S. veterans who leave the service every year. Once they find a job, working their way into management can be particularly difficult, but veterans have a tremendous amount going for them—if they can discover ways to display their potential to their superiors. Here are

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Transitioning from Leaders in the Field to Leaders in Business

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It can be hard for military veterans to transfer their skills to the corporate field. The Center for New American Security has identified this to be one of the biggest issues in transitioning from a military career. The reality is that many of the scenarios that apply to military leadership do not necessarily translate all that easily.

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Veterans: Balancing Treatment and Productivity at Work

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Before we delve this topic, I want to offer an important reminder. Please do not change your medication amounts or schedule without first consulting your prescribing doctor. Many medications require a gradual, controlled, and monitored approach before stopping or reducing the prescribed prescription drug. Serious side-effects may occur if handled incorrectly for your condition and medication. Life Hacks for

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