Posted on Apr 27, 2016
Veteran Reality Check: It’s All About Profit | Military Job Networks
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Military Veterans transitioning to a civilian career need to get one thing straight in their minds – For civilian employers, the hiring decision is all about profit. That’s the harsh reality, and the quicker you grasp that, the quicker you will find employment.
That may sound like a broad generalization, because a hiring decision is definitely a multi-criteria decision analysis with the goal of finding the exactly correct round peg to fit in the round hole the employer needs to fill. But, while there are many factors that influence the employer’s decision, the fundamental underlying motivation is how much profit potential does each candidate represent to the organization. Think about it – why would an employer pay you $75,000 per year, plus benefits, if the work you do for them is not going to generate more than $75,000 per year?
That may sound like a broad generalization, because a hiring decision is definitely a multi-criteria decision analysis with the goal of finding the exactly correct round peg to fit in the round hole the employer needs to fill. But, while there are many factors that influence the employer’s decision, the fundamental underlying motivation is how much profit potential does each candidate represent to the organization. Think about it – why would an employer pay you $75,000 per year, plus benefits, if the work you do for them is not going to generate more than $75,000 per year?
Veteran Reality Check: It’s All About Profit | Military Job Networks
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Generally speaking (in my opinion) there are some true statements in this article and some good advice for crafting your resume. However, as an Employer and an advocate for hiring vets, I can tell you that a lot of my clients look at my candidates for the 'value add' that a vet can bring to the company and culture and the salary requirement is secondary. In my experience, "profit" is not only monetary, the company can profit from the motivation, structure, work ethics, high standards and mentoring abilities that a vet can bring to the team.
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100% correct, COL. You may not realize that when you are applying for a job, but that is the main criteria for hiring. Do your research on the company and job. Identify in your resume and in the interview how you will contribute to the bottom line, in a direct or indirect capacity. When I went to senior management for staff increased, that is what I committed to in order to add staff. More revenue and my job and Evans were on the line, if I didn't produce.
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I agree with this. This is ultimately how things work. I make a decent wage with the type of operations I support in my organization.
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