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Where are you looking? What works? What doesn't work? Where are you struggling?
If you could ask a question of hiring managers and recruiters, what would it be?
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The best advice I would give is to not put too much effort into relying on the USA JOBS website for employment. However, I know a few people who got jobs through here but they were specialist type positions such as air traffic controllers and Intel. I applied to over 80 jobs and got referred plenty of times but no interviews! It is all about who you know. This is the new reality in a world where now 90% of all job applications have to be completed through the Internet.
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Sgt (Join to see) - Just noticed this great release on Cintas this week. Congrats on the big veteran employer ranking!! I know this has a lot to do with your efforts behind the scenes. Also, nice quote...you're a natural!
Cintas Corporation Ranked Among Top-100 Military Friendly Employers | Business Wire
Cintas Recognized as Top 100 Military Friendly Employer for the Tenth Consecutive Year.
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From my transition, I would say that there are a lot of jobs out there for vets, explaining what you did in the military does not easily translate, so I would recommend starting out with a corporate recruiter. There are several companies out there who specialize in placing veterans, and they will help with interview preparation and resumes. Corporate America desperately needs veterans, not all of the hiring managers know it yet. Your experience as an NCO, holding people accountable and enforcing standards, sadly is something that is rare in the civilian world. My recommendations, be confident, be polite, and do the research to make sure you are the right candidate for the position for which you are interviewing. Also remember, that the job should be a good fit for you as well.
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LOL, it seems to me, that the recent outpouring of attention and concern for hiring Veterans only applies to the young and/or newly separated...
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I hear you. To an extent, a lot of those programs do revolve around those who are recently/soon to be transitioning. One of the biggest issues that veterans face is their recent military service/skills not being properly translated into civilian jobs, thus the current un/under-employment problem. Those who are fortunate enough to have found gainful employment directly after military service generally get the "sellable" experience to move onto other things in the civilian job force years down the road, without a specialized program.
On the other hand, a lot of employers who have permanent military programs DO value the experience of veterans whether recent transition in the last few years, or 10+ years ago. I think either way you cut it, a good program will attract/recruit from military and veteran networks in order to attract those disciplined personalities and have the ability to read value in military service no matter when it was.
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