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It has come to this: As of March 24th, a Federal mandate will hold companies with government contracts to a workforce standard, with penalties for noncompliance.
(Opinion piece, Minneapolis Star Tribune, 15 March 2015)
(Opinion piece, Minneapolis Star Tribune, 15 March 2015)
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That awkward expression when you realized the veteran 'dumbed down' their resume so as to not embarras you
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SPC Thomas Hobbs
I had to do this when I got out. Trained to do (and put into practice) things that a civilian paramedic doesn't have qualifications for, and still wasn't legally able to use my training in the civilian world.
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What can the government do to help correct this problem? What if the government is part of the problem?
I don't have any direct evidence that government is standing in the way of veterans obtaining employment in the civilian sector but then, when has the government ever helped? How often has government been the problem?
The truth is that the economy sucks. Everyone is having great difficulty finding employment. Under employment has risen to statistical significance. Politicians like to claim otherwise to entice us to vote for them, but we know it's all a house of cards. Unemployment is at least double if not triple reported levels. Every report of a gain in GDP is retracted after the fact.
It can be argued that government meddling is largely responsible. Create a better business climate, one in which investors aren't afraid of the next government initiative that will cut the legs out from under them, and there will be plenty of good jobs for everyone, veterans included.
I don't have any direct evidence that government is standing in the way of veterans obtaining employment in the civilian sector but then, when has the government ever helped? How often has government been the problem?
The truth is that the economy sucks. Everyone is having great difficulty finding employment. Under employment has risen to statistical significance. Politicians like to claim otherwise to entice us to vote for them, but we know it's all a house of cards. Unemployment is at least double if not triple reported levels. Every report of a gain in GDP is retracted after the fact.
It can be argued that government meddling is largely responsible. Create a better business climate, one in which investors aren't afraid of the next government initiative that will cut the legs out from under them, and there will be plenty of good jobs for everyone, veterans included.
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MAJ (Join to see)
Amen, CPT Jack Durish! Nothing will endure us to business and our future co-workers quite like compulsory hiring practices Will!
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As I continue to read responses I see that there is a common theme when looking for work and being rejected. I too have been rejected by many "Hiring Heroes" companies because they decided to hire within. Each interview came and went with common concerns, mostly my years of "experience" or age. The military entrusts us at a young age to lead and manage. When we try to apply this to the civilian world with minimal specialized training and certifications we are quickly shot down. I have been rejected on two interviews due to years of "experience" they would end that statement by saying the folks I would be in charge of were 15 years my senior. So again I urge everyone to seriously consider school upon separation/retirement if you do not have a firm employment contact/connection/friend to help you. Most of us lack much needed skills and we do not qualify for entry level work when you have management experience.
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