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We are in business of finding, selecting and developing the very best candidates into the most productive employees. Sometimes there are large pools of talent under our nose that either we cannot tap or who have serious difficulty considering us. Continue Reading »

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As a military veteran myself, having a tool like this when I was transitioning would have been a great help! Military Transition to Civilian Success: The Complete Guide for Veterans and Their Families is a must for those in transition. Many authors have written on the subject on career transition, but few Continue Reading »

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In Washington DC next month (August 20th) 2 dozen of the country's largest firms with military hiring initiatives/aspirations will quietly discuss their practices, challenges and needs at an informal,  impromptu meeting hosted by GE. No vendors, no contractors, no press, no suppliers and no third party will be in attendance. No fees are being charged. 2 observers: A representative from the DOL responsible for initiatives helping veterans in transition and a representative from SHRM will be the flies on the wall. Continue Reading »

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Col Tim Geraghty, USMC (Ret.), author of Peacekeepers at War, shares his gripping account of the October 23, 1983 suicide truck bombings that killed 241 US Marines in their barracks at the Beirut International Airport, as well as 58 French paratroopers two miles away. In this long-awaited book, the Marine commander of the U.S. Multinational Peacekeeping Force that was destroyed by terrorists in Lebanon tells his story and reminds us on this July 4th weekend, that our fight for freedom is ongoing. Continue Reading »

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Phil Dyer, Deputy Director of the Financial Education for Military Officers Association of America, has served as an Army Captain and worked in the corporate world in sales and financial planning. He shares valuable information on military service, transitioning from the military, and on the Military Officers Association of America, which provides support to over 370,000 members and their families. Dyer gives tips on: Continue Reading »

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I hope everyone is enjoying a great 3-day weekend. Military transition is a special focus for SHRM in NJ and at the SHRM National Conference in June. I've no doubt it is becoming a special focus for many other firms as they recognize what an untapped source of talent veterans can be. 175,000 military troops will leave the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard this year. 25,000 will be looking for work. 12,000 are disabled. These numbers (just 1 year) do not include the Reserves and National Guard troops returning from overseas only to find they have no job. Specific units according to some sources have jobless rates as high as 50%. The numbers above were provided to me by a Regional Veterans Affairs official (who also had fewer than 40 employees to provide counseling for troops in 20 states.) One of my panelists at RecruitDC this past week, Carl Savino, President of Corporate Gray, offered data from another source suggesting the numbers were much larger. Continue Reading »

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Leo Thorsness, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and Vietnam Prisoner of War, has a unique resume, with experience as an Air Force pilot, a corporate executive and State Senator. His new book, Surviving Hell: A POWs Journey, is a powerful account of life as a POW that is authentic and compelling. Leo has tells his story of survival in a way that provides lessons for anyone. Whether you are in the military, a veteran, or a citizen, you can apply his essential building blocks of character, courage, faith and loyalty to your life and career challenges. For more from Leo Thorsness, listen to the entire show or visit www.leothorsness.com.

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West Point graduate Allen Clark served in the Vietnam War, and in his new memoir, Wounded Soldier, Healing Warrior, he recounts his triumph over war wounds, physical injuries, devastation and despair. After a successful career in banking, energy and real estate, Clark served as Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs. He now helps wounded and troubled veterans overcome adversity and “be all they can be.” His poignant story is an encouragement to anyone facing personal or career challenges.

For more from Allen Clark, listen to the entire show or visit www.woundedsoldierhealingwarrior.com.

To jumpstart your job search and career advancement today, visit www.betterjobbetterlife.com for 7 FREE videos that will transform your career.

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Brian Fleming, a veteran of the Afghanistan war and author of Yes, You Can! Overcome Your Greatest Tragedy, Discover Your Purpose, and Live an Extraordinary Life!, shares his story of being badly burned and overcoming the physical and emotional wounds caused by a bomb explosion in Afghanistan. With many veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, it is a timely message. Brian’s story of struggle, perseverance, courage and hope is one from which we all can benefit. He shares how he is applying the lessons from his traumatic experience to help others. For more from Brian Fleming, listen to the entire show or visit bcfleming.com.

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Dr. Vince Patton, Director Community Outreach, Military Advantage/Monster Worldwide and Retired Career Coast Guardsman, brings the knowledge and experience of a 30-year military career and multiple advanced degrees to the subject of employing veterans. Dr. Patton addresses:

• Issues facing transitioning service members
• The value of career fairs for employers and job seekers
• How to help disabled veterans get jobs
• Job opportunities in government
• Transferable skills from military to civilian jobs
• Education options for military personnel
• How to attract vets to work for your company.

For more from Dr. Vince Patton, listen to the entire show. To jumpstart your job search and career advancement today, visit www.betterjobbetterlife.com for 7 FREE videos that will transform your career.

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