What do the civilian recruiters here think of the RallyPoint community - in general and within respective industries?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 05:51:35 -0400

Some only share jobs listings or related links but don't converse with responses. Some ask genuine questions and continue the conversation.

What's going on?

Response by Heidi Pinheiro made Sep 19 at 2017 8:08 AM

Heidi Pinheiro — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 08:08:28 -0400

I know for me, I am grateful for RallyPoint. I am a recruiter for Comcast and it has been a fantastic way for me to reach out to members of this community and get the word out for jobs and career fairs we have had in different regions around the country. I have the utmost respect and gratitude for the Military and their families. Connecting people to available job opportunities is my small contribution.

Response by Carlos Gonzalez made Sep 19 at 2017 11:00 AM

Carlos Gonzalez — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 11:00:36 -0400

I think that RallyPoint is a great tool to connect talented individuals with jobs and career opportunities. It really helps to have this resource to show hiring managers that maybe did not think to focus on candidates from a military background before. The recruiters on here know that you have great skills and training. Personally, if I can fill a position with a military candidate it gives me more job satisfaction knowing I helped our men and women in uniform.

Response by CPO Robert (Mac) McGovern made Sep 19 at 2017 2:16 PM

CPO Robert (Mac) McGovern — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 14:16:13 -0400

As a former Navy Medical Recruiter, I looked for people who would benefit the Navy in filling critical billets, have developmental leadership ability, are visionaries, and after serving one tour or forty years, being to the civilian sector the valued education, dedication, performance and ability to incorporate into hospitals, and various work environments.

No other sector trains and prepares people better than the military. No other sector makes people more desirable and competitive than the military, every sector benefits and prospers with military experience, leadership, and growth they bring to that sector.

RallyPoint is a rich environment for civilian recruiters to tap the most talented and competitive applicant available. They advertise their job openings here because they realize the value. I am proud to be a member of this community and value the opportunities recruiters bring to our community as members and as talent specialists.

Response by LTJG Josh Thaxton made Sep 19 at 2017 2:36 PM

LTJG Josh Thaxton — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 14:36:51 -0400

I am new to Rally Point and love it! I believe this has potential to be one of the greatest tools us veterans, and also preparing to separate service members, could have. Working in the Talent Acquisition arena for the last 15 months, one thing is for sure, communication is the key (all us vets have heard that before, haha) in finding talent. Getting the word out to a specific location and attracting the right talent is vital. Rally Point gives veterans (and family members) the EXCLUSIVE opportunity to see what jobs are available in a certain area and potentially give them an opportunity a civilian job board/community wouldn't. We, veterans, have a tremendous network and we have potential to continue to make an impact for the betterment of our fellow veterans in so many different ways with Rally Point!

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Sep 19 at 2017 3:00 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:00:40 -0400

So let's be blunt. Anything that can help a recruiter cherry pick is a plus. Less fuss. For those outfits that have seen the benefit of Vets and are not afraid of fishing in that pool, places like RP are well stocked. The commercial outfits can pursue more "bias" legally than the Feds, etc. So if they want to focus on a limited segment of the population, they can. The Fed side did come closer to this with the Hire a Hero Program, Disabled Vet preferences, etc. Both those programs provide much less leverage than you'd think. But a Civ side contractor can quickly look at RP membership input and either hire or cast a bigger net; their option. It's a Win-Win opportunity. As to a dialog, it depends. Recruiters are busy folk. If they don't see strength, they move on. A polite let down would be in order. Sometimes they cast a line only to be told they can't hire that now. It's a volatile world. Recruiters and Business Development types have the hardest jobs at times. They are the people power and communications bridges between the company and the outside. They have to be on the fly translators, matchmakers, and risk managers. It can get tough. My hat's off to the good recruiters and BD types out there.

Response by Donna Brickey made Sep 20 at 2017 7:59 PM

Donna Brickey — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 19:59:05 -0400

I agree with Heidi...RallyPoint has been a very positive site and influence. It is great to learn form our veterans and where possible, connect them with opportunity. It is an honor to do what we can to participate on the site and support our veterans.

Response by Donna Brickey made Nov 29 at 2017 11:46 AM

Donna Brickey — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 11:46:39 -0500

I think it is a matter of style for some and interest for others. I have several veterans in my family, so it holds more meaning for me. I appreciate your service Jacqueem. Feel free to check out our Allergan page at any time if you are ever seeking a civilian career. It is a bit slower with the holidays right now, but we update our Allergan jobs page weekly here. https://www.rallypoint.com/organizations/allergan.

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