What’s Really Going On With Veteran Employment?

I think sometimes it's not just bias against veterans, but issues with the whole hiring process in general. If you don't have the exact keywords the resume scanning software has been programmed with, you'll not even make it into the front door. Or you didn't spend three hours filling out the online application form. Then you're having to impress someone who may or may not have any knowledge of the position, but you'd best darn well be able to sell yourself. After that, you may have multiple interviews with one or more people, and you'd better be able to impress all of them as well.
Finally, if you jump through all those hoops, you may blow it by naming a higher salary than they're willing to pay.

Excellent Question and I think the survey may help others. I was lost when I first got out. I went to interviews and met with people, kept getting told to relax it isn't a military board and that I needed to smile and be more personable. Found a company that said "Vet friendly" I got hired direct due to being a vet and a medic. The employers didn't like it at first due to the fact I am still in national guard and they have to find ways around my other schedule, they didn't like the fact I had VA appointments and other things to do on my time off when they needed someone's shift last minute covered. They do like the fact that I am early to work and have never taken a sick day, I am a team player and I step up to get things done even if that means overtime. I am supposed to have 10 hour shifts 4 days a week but end up clocking 12hours/ 4-5 days a week depending on the other stuff and who calls in. I am currently looking to go some where else due to the fact that they are exploiting the fact that I will cover and do things to make the office run smooth.

Many unemployed and homelss veterans throughout the whole world...its a shame