By Debbie Gregory. Law enforcement officers and military veterans have a lot in common: both wear their uniforms with pride; both are a part of a larger team of professionals protecting those who can’t protect themselves; both put their personal safety at risk; and both operate within a rigid command structure. There is a natural […]
By Debbie Gregory. A career field that military veterans should keep their eyes on is the fast growing transportation industry. According to a recent report done jointly by the U.S. Departments of Transportation, Education, and Labor, there are a multitude of skilled and semi-skilled jobs available in the transportation sector. Transportation employment includes jobs in […]
By Debbie Gregory. A security clearance is a status granted to individuals allowing them access to classified information or to restricted areas. A security clearance alone does not grant an individual access to specific classified materials. Rather, a security clearance means that an individual is eligible for access. In order to gain access to specific […]
By Debbie Gregory. When it comes to the characteristics that make employees the most valuable, the list is pretty long. But there are a few extra boxes that are ticked by military veterans that help make them among the most valued employees. Decisiveness Decisiveness is defined as being characterized by firmness and decision. Those who […]
By Debbie Gregory. In the past several years, quite a bit of effort has gone into helping veterans successfully transition from service to civilian employment. Hiring commitments from the public sector, the private sector and nonprofits have resulted in improved training and support and have helped reduce the veteran unemployment rate. Despite this success, a […]
By Debbie Gregory. Would it surprise you to learn that attorneys are only in 10th place when it comes to the highest paying jobs in the U.S.? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, based on median annual salaries, the top paying jobs are in the medical field. After attorneys come the friendly skies. […]
By Debbie Gregory. Whether you are transitioning out of the military and looking for veteran friendly jobs, graduating from school, or simply looking for a new job, there a few steps that you can take that will help you work smarter, not harder. First of all, you need to do your homework on any prospective […]
By Debbie Gregory. According to a 15 year RAND study, Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are not having as much of a difficult time finding employment as some sources would have the public believe. There are still many hurdles to overcome, with the study revealing that veterans aged 18 to 24 who have recently separated have […]
By Debbie Gregory. While American employers see veterans as “heroes,” they don’t necessarily see them as “assets”, according to a recent survey. The survey, done by the Edelman marketing firm, found that the designation of “hero” can create an emotional distance between veterans and civilians. This in turn can make it difficult for civilians to connect with […]
By Debbie Gregory. Congress has stepped into a sensitive issue that’s been quietly roiling the hiring system for federal jobs: the Obama administration’s push to give preference to veterans. While former service members would still go to the head of the hiring line, a little-noticed provision of the new defense bill recently passed by the […]
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