Helping To Hire Veterans

| Read Our Blog Read Our Blog Blog Helping to Hire Veterans Bridget Altenburg September 3, 2014 Training, Veterans Forward, Workforce zero Did you know that less than 25% of Americans are eligible to serve in the army? And fewer than 1% presently serve. Did you know that the typical service member has led over a dozen folks by the time they have been 24? How would you want to hire someone who spent the final five years overcoming obstacles and getting the job accomplished…without complaining? On August 28, National Able Network and Illinois Joining Forces delivered the first training for firms to enhance their veteran hiring process. The session included data on what service members learn during their service, what is expected of them, and how they speak about their service. We de-mystified the jargon veterans use and helped recruiters and hiring managers understand the breadth of service. We additionally helped recruiters and hiring managers take into consideration the skillsets they had been looking for and the wa y military service would relate. For instance, does a financial institution actually need someone with money handling experience, or is it sufficient that a service member was answerable for $one hundred,000 of excessive tech gear in an austere surroundings? We listened as representatives from the Illinois Department of Employment Security shared their available assets via Illinois Job Link to assist firms meet new Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) requirements. Company representatives had an opportunity to ask questions of OFCCP experts like, “When can I ask for a DD214,” and, “Should I participate in all these veteran job gala's?” Thirty-eight members from 16 firms joined us on August 28. They rated the training 3.ninety five out of 4 on the submit-training analysis. We will be providing this training event on a monthly basis going ahead. The subsequent event is on Wednesday, October eight, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Click right here to register today! Y our e-mail tackle won't be revealed. Required fields are marked * Comment Name * Email * Website Subscribe me to your mailing record Receive our newsletters, breaking information alerts, and more! Veterans Forward Orientation Careers by National Able Network: An Online Orientation for Nebraska Residents! Careers by National Able Network: An Online Orientation for Illinois Residents! View More…