Posted on Apr 28, 2017
As a new recruiter to RP, what information do you like to see posted about civilian positions? Also, what do you look for in a new employer?
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Three things I would appreciate are:
What particular military skill set you are looking for
Salary Ranges
Relocation Strategies/ Benefits
What particular military skill set you are looking for
Salary Ranges
Relocation Strategies/ Benefits
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LTC Jason Mackay
That first one you mentioned is important. That demonstrates that the employers understand who will potentially apply (career field, skill identifier, etc), it gives the vet confidence that their application will be actively considered. It will cut down also on unqualified people who apply via resumes-in-a-tshirt Cannon to hundreds of jobs hoping something will stick.
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I think civilian employers today need to have a strong commitment to understand the unique value of the veteran and qualities he or she brings to the table that no non-military employment applicant can.
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Thank you everyone for your feedback! I do have an additional question. I understand that everyone has different expertise, training, and wants before I ask this. When transitioning into the civilian world. Would you prefer to start in a position where you can grow with the organization and learn all aspects of the company (growth opportunities within 6 months)? Or would you prefer to transition into more of a leadership/mentor position from the start?
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LTC (Join to see)
Brittny Oxford, you are correct in acknowledging that coming out the military, especially from different services, we all have different expertise and training. For me, I appreciate the opportunity for growth as long as that doesn't translate to "entry-level". I am interested in leadership/management and one of the most important things for me there is the support of the organization in my decision-making process.
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Description of duties, salary ranges, and detailed benefits information.
Nothing is more demoralizing then when you take a job that failed to mention a crappy, primary facet of the job because they didn't want to scare someone off. Be up front with the good and the bad.
Real starting salary ranges; not just what you theoretically can make if you were both qualified and the company had money to throw at the position. If you are only hiring at the entry level, then say so.
Benefits have a quantitative, monetary value - state what it is. I very recently took a new job with a much hire salary only to find out that my benefits, though similar in general, were less because my personal share of the insurance premium increased by a significant amount. Safe to say, my increase was severely diminished. Some of that is on me for not getting a specific number. I assumed and an ass I became. But, I would have taken the job anyway; knowing up front would just have saved me some heartache in the end.
Nothing is more demoralizing then when you take a job that failed to mention a crappy, primary facet of the job because they didn't want to scare someone off. Be up front with the good and the bad.
Real starting salary ranges; not just what you theoretically can make if you were both qualified and the company had money to throw at the position. If you are only hiring at the entry level, then say so.
Benefits have a quantitative, monetary value - state what it is. I very recently took a new job with a much hire salary only to find out that my benefits, though similar in general, were less because my personal share of the insurance premium increased by a significant amount. Safe to say, my increase was severely diminished. Some of that is on me for not getting a specific number. I assumed and an ass I became. But, I would have taken the job anyway; knowing up front would just have saved me some heartache in the end.
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