Hiring Veterans is great for business (see this study by the Center for a New American Security for an example proof point) and is being actively encouraged at the highest levels in our country. Our CEO, Sandy Morris, who was invited to the second anniversary of the Joining Forces initiative at the White House, can [...]
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I’ve heard them all. Between consulting with employers regarding the advantages of hiring military, to hearing stories from those service members I’ve placed in the civilian world, to my own personal experiences transitioning into the civilian sector, I’ve heard military stereotypes that run the gamut from John Wayne to Rambo to more recently The Hurt Locker. [...]
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If you are seeking top engineering talent then look no further than the U.S. Navy. From their Nuclear Program to high-tech navigation and weapons, shipboard training and experience offers a direct skill connection with your plant or facility. Some of the vocations we place shipboard engineers into include: – Power Generation: Of course Navy ships [...]
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Companies hire JMO (Junior Military Officer) talent for a number of types of roles. Some are placed with the leading edge company in a “sexy” leadership development position. However, many JMOs relish the challenge of a non-ideal situation with potential. You might even call these candidates “turnaround specialists”. JMOs make great turnaround specialists. They have [...]
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As Baby Boomers retire and leave their careers, “tribal knowledge” in power generation, manufacturing and other technology and science-based industries will leave with them. In their book, Surviving the Baby Boomer Exodus; Capturing Knowledge for Gen X and Y Employees , Ken Ball and Gina Gotsill talk about the approaching demographic change and its impact on [...]
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The Military History of African Americans predates the history of America considering their role in the American Revolution. The U.S. military has long understood the value of diversity. As such, they are on the leading edge of a diversity and inclusion culture. The men and women I meet during their transition see past differences in [...]
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After sourcing very qualified candidates, your hiring manager is presented with what you believe to be the ideal “fit” for the job! Your candidate is a Veteran and has 10 years of progressive leadership training, technical and interpersonal skills matching that of your hiring manager. The hiring manager is not a Veteran and has little [...]
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Anyone who volunteers for military service, from the tip of the spear to the rear with the gear, has earned the title Patriot and my esteem. The recent trend towards hiring patriots is refreshing because it is the right thing to do. But being from the “I was a military recruiter before military recruiting was [...]
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CivilianJobs.com, where America’s military connects with civilian careers, recently announced the 2011 Most Valuable Employers (MVE) for Military winners. Congratulations to all the military friendly companies who earned this distinction!
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The Bureau of National Affairs (BNA) conducted a recent survey of holiday practices and found that three in ten employers (30 percent) will give all or most workers a paid holiday on Monday, January 17th in observance of Martin Luther King Day. It got me to wondering how many companies offer their employees a paid [...]
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