A question about government paid relocation

Hi, I’m Mo Stern and I’m new to the blog but excited to be posting here. I’ve been helping companies recruit military since the mid ’90s, so hopefully I along with Lisa can answer some of your questions.
For instance, this week a company asked me if there was a “catch” to the relocation benefits provided [...]

Hiring Military Candidate Profile: Marty Abbott

This article profiles a military-experienced job seeker, Marty Abbott, who has gone on to a varied and distinguished career.
Abbott also advises those considering the military-to-civilian transition to carry their unique commitment to duty from the military into their civilian jobs.
“That dedication to mission that service members have is a definite plus in the civilian world,” [...]

Why Recruit Military – Video

Bradley-Morris, Inc. (BMI) CEO Sandy Morris talks about BMI and why companies recruit military to strengthen their talent pool and to fill open positions for skilled workers and leaders.

Veterans Jobs – Employer Spotlight: 1-800-GOT-JUNK? (Franchise – Full Service Junk Removal Company)

Throughout the course of 2009 I am spotlighting companies large and small who understand the value that veterans bring to their organization. These are companies that are successfully utilizing the many skills and talents of military members. These organizations demonstrate sincere desire to bring more veterans into their companies by doing some or all of [...]

Veteran Employer Spotlight: Place Trade Financial (Full Service Broker/Dealer/Financial Services)

Throughout the course of 2009 I am spotlighting companies large and small who understand the value that veterans bring to their organization. These are companies that are successfully utilizing the many skills and talents of military members. These organizations demonstrate sincere desire to bring more veterans into their companies by doing some or all of [...]

Veteran-Friendly Employer Spotlight: Corrections Corporation of America

Throughout the course of 2009, I am spotlighting veteran-friendly employer companies, employers large and small who understand the value that veterans bring to their organization. These are companies that are successfully utilizing the many skills and talents of military members. These organizations demonstrate sincere desire to bring more veterans into their companies by doing some [...]

Veteran Employer Spotlight: CSRA Technology LLC

Throughout the course of 2009 I am spotlighting companies large and small who understand the value that veterans bring to their organization. These are companies that are successfully utilizing the many skills and talents of military members. These organizations demonstrate a sincere desire to bring more veterans into their companies by doing some or all [...]

Veteran Employer Spotlight: Moran Industries

Throughout the course of 2009 I am spotlighting companies large and small who understand the value that veterans bring to their organization.  These are companies that are successfully utilizing the many skills and talents of military members.  These organizations demonstrate sincere desire to bring more veterans into their companies by doing some or all of [...]

How Hiring Military Veterans Helps Your Company Save Money – Part 5: Many Veterans Have a Security Clearance

If you recruit for a federal agency, a defense contractor or other company that does business with the government, and you have to fill positions with cleared resources (i.e., people who have security clearances), or people who are “clearable” (capable of obtaining a security clearance), then you are already painfully aware of the cost involved [...]

How Hiring Military Veterans Helps Your Company Save Money – Part 3: Veterans are Pre-Screened

One of the toughest aspects of recruiting is finding out your “ideal candidate” did not pass his/her pre-employment background check or substance abuse screen. Don’t you wish there was a pool of skilled people you could choose from where you could feel highly confident the candidates will pass those screens? There is – the military!
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