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Today is National Hire a Veteran Day. Did you know that approximately 200,000 military members retire or separate from the armed services each year, according to the Department of Labor? As a provider of solutions and services to the U.S. Federal Government, including the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense, we understand the importance of the missions our Veterans have accomplished. Veterans offer distinctive skills such as leadership, personnel management, project management, risk assessment, high-stress performance, engineering, intelligence, information systems technology, discipline, teamwork, and meticulous attention to detail—qualities that many employers highly value. Transitioning to civilian positions can be challenging for many veterans. National Hire A Veteran Day encourages employers to recruit and hire veterans by recognizing the unique skills they contribute to the workforce. At OpTech, we are committed to identifying, recruiting, training, and supporting Veterans in their pursuit of fulfilling jobs and promising careers after their military service. Our dedication to employing Veterans has earned us a Silver Level Employer certification from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. https://lnkd.in/g2vQat4P #hireaveteran #veterans #vet #military #career #job #staffing #recruiting

Veterans hiring: enhancing workforce diversity and organizational ExcellenceVeteran hiring refers to the intentional recruitment of former military personnel into civilian jobs. This practice is beneficial not only for veterans, who face unique challenges transitioning to civilian life, but also for employers who gain skilled, disciplined, and mission-oriented employees.

Military family, take note & spread the word!  How would you like 80 hours of paid leave for deployments or PCS moves?!  I know, right?!  So unheard of!   Incredibly compassionate policy, Schneider Electric continues to lead the way as a military-friendly employer!  This is what you call putting action, not just words, into committing to support the military & military-spouse employees.  Making the difference in ways that matter.  May this be a precedent that inspires other employers to follow suit.  

If your company wants to hire military veterans, one way to achieve this objective is to earmark certain #jobsforveterans. Doing this will enable you to focus your recruitment activities on filling those positions from the ranks of available veterans, helping you avoid compromising your principles when it’s difficult to find the right workers. Here are some ways to do this effectively. #hiringveterans https://bit.ly/47yllIb

As a follow up to my post yesterday - today is #HireAVeteranDay for my neighbours to the south. As many of my 🇺🇸 colleagues here can make use of these resources I am sharing them below. And if anyone has similar resources for 🇨🇦 please add them in the comments. Happy Hire A Veteran Day! Hiring a veteran is a smart move for any business. It's essential for all hiring entities to have a veteran hiring plan and be veteran-friendly and veteran-ready in their hiring practices because veterans are definitely the talent that you want to attract. So, here are a few resources to help your organization get started with your #MissionHireAVet:  U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service - https://lnkd.in/gmuA-QRH  U.S. Department of Defense SkillBridge and U.S. Army Career Skills Programs - https://lnkd.in/gCKUcSXj  VET Employer Roadmap - https://lnkd.in/gGw8ahQe #HireAVeteran #HireAVeteranDay

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴, but it’s inspiring to see companies that go above and beyond to support veterans. BNSF Railway was recently named the "Large Employer of the Year" by the Texas Workforce Commission for their dedication to hiring and supporting Texas veterans. For those who are navigating this transition, BNSF’s commitment is a testament to the value veterans bring to the civilian workplace. Top three things you should know: 1. 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻-𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: #BNSF Railway has been recognized for its strong focus on veteran recruitment and retention, offering tailored programs that help veterans transfer their military skills into civilian roles. 3. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: The company ensures that #veterans are provided with the necessary support, including #mentorship programs and resources that cater specifically to their needs as they adjust to civilian employment. 3. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: BNSF not only hires veterans but also invests in their career development, offering opportunities for growth and advancement within the company, making it an excellent place for long-term career planning. 🎖️ #VeteranEmployment 🚂 #CareerTransition 🌟 #SupportOurTroops If you found this helpful, please like, share, and follow for more insights on navigating your career transition. https://lnkd.in/et_dvuZQ

Veterans and transitioning service members, it is not necessary to add your places of deployment with dates on your corporate resume UNLESS you are applying for a role that specifically asks for deployment experience. Usually when the job description asks if you have deployment experience, it's because it is a deployable job. Do not disclose any special or classified missions on your resume. Just listing on your resume that you deployed to the Middle East or any other area of responsibility is fine. Always practice OPSEC! Maloney out! 🐿 #militarytransition #womenveterans #transitioningmilitary #resumetips

Even if #Recruitment isn’t high on your priority list at the moment, you know that it will be again soon. So why not take the opportunity now to review your existing recruitment activities, mechanisms & processes to ensure you are able to attract the best talent when you need to? Perhaps you’d like to update your preferred supplier list to ensure you have access to the unique, highly skilled talent from the #ArmedForces. Maybe you’d like to diversify your organisation’s thought processes by recruiting those with external industry experience to share. Or you may want to open up your roles to be attractive to Armed Forces leavers, Veterans & Reservists. I & my team at Joint Force Alba: ex-military recruitment in Scotland can help you achieve all of these for less cost than you might think. To set up a no-obligation chat about what could work best for your organisation, get in touch. info@jointforcealba.co.uk #RecruitArmedForces #ScottishBusiness

Why do veterans struggle with finding their identity when transitioning out of service? We get world class training in soft and hard skills, learn to work with people of all cultures in different environments, and we understand hard work pays off.. Yet many of us struggle finding ourselves when moving to the civilian world. Is it due to the military culture? The sole focus of mission over individual, or is it simply just having options for the first time in years? Something I’ve wondered for myself and other transitioning veterans as we try to be the best employee we can for the next mission. Any thoughts? Recommendations? #hiring #veterans #opentowork #transitioningveteran

As we recognize National Hire A Veteran Day, Rangam celebrates the invaluable contributions of veterans to the civilian workforce. We're committed to helping veterans translate their military skills into meaningful civilian careers. Join us in celebrating National Hire A Veteran Day by embracing diversity, recognizing talent, and propelling your organization to new heights! To learn more about benefits of hiring veteran employees, read our blog post – https://hubs.la/Q02HW8sD0 #NationalHireAVeteranDay #VeteranEmployment #VeteranJobs #HireVeterans #AcceleratingMeaningfulEmploymentForEveryone