Report: Civilian hiring managers love veterans, but don't always understand them

I hope it is better for Vets than it was 25 years ago when I was actively seeking a job. I went to work as a civilian for the Army in 1991, and being a disabled vet added 10 points to my test score. That was the first job related break I ever got as a Veteran.

Great share! After 5 years of corporate recruiting experience I agree with the fact that hiring managers don't understand us. In my current role I am working on a "Guide to Recruiting Veterans" that lists the AFSC/MOS/Ratings with a link to a website for a description. I've also added a chart that discusses the different ranks and the titles each branch uses for them. Finally, I've included a list of questions that the recruiters and hiring managers can ask that are designed to elicit more information from the veterans and get them to talk in terms of "I" instead of the way we are taught in the military which is in terms of "team" or "we". I've shared this article with my organization this morning.

This is very true. I struggled the first year with my employer understanding me and why I was so matter a fact. this was good to read!