By Debbie Gregory. In what can only be called a great step forward in making sure that veterans are assisted in securing great jobs, California Republican Rep. Paul Cook’s “HIRE Vets Act” was signed into law. The bill passed the House of Representatives overwhelmingly in February and passed the Senate on unanimous consent in March. […]
By Debbie Gregory. High tech jobs for veterans are a natural transition, given their abilities to take initiative, problem-solve and make decisions, skills that they honed during their military service. Those who have served are also well-versed in computers. For employers, hiring military veterans makes perfect sense. If you’re wondering what some of the top […]
By Debbie Gregory. You already know your resume set you apart as a veteran job seeker because you have secured an interview. Perhaps your status as a military veteran aided you in this first step, because employers recognize the value of your military experience. The one thing your military experience may not have prepared you […]
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 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. 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 […]
By Debbie Gregory. When looking for jobs for veterans or military spouses, there is one question that always comes up: what do I wear to the interview? A good rule of thumb is wearing a suit or an outfit that is a higher level than the job that you’re applying for. By dressing a notch […]
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