By Debbie Gregory. Matching up veterans and transitioning service members with tech jobs makes sense, since many of those who have served have already utilized tech-related skills. To that end, tech giants like Dell, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and EMC pledged to hire 1,000 to 3,000 veterans and military spouses over the next five years. Additionally, […]
By Debbie Gregory. Over the last 12 months, VetTechTrek has been working towards a goal of helping military veterans network with the technology industry. To that end, they hosted multiple “treks,” personal visits for 180 veterans and military spouses inside of 60 of the world’s best tech companies. Some of the companies represented have included Dropbox, Twitter, […]
By Debbie Gregory. One might not expect the Pentagon to have a branch office. But the Silicon Valley area of California is now home to just that. The Defense Innovation Unit-Experimental, or DIUx for short, has begun operations near Moffett Federal Airfield’s WWII-era airship hangars. The DIUx director, George Duchak, is joined by Rear Adm. […]
By Debbie Gregory. With fewer interview opportunities available in a competitive job market, it’s essential to make the best possible first impression in your interview. Here are some time-tested standard dos and don’ts to adhere to: Do’s: Prepare: Research the people interviewing you, the company, and the job itself. Know what does the company […]
By Debbie Gregory. At MilitaryConnection.com, we take pride in providing one of the best resources on the web for Veteran employment. We are always thrilled to hear about Veteran hiring initiatives, and eagerly facilitate a connection between that company or industry and a Veteran who is looking for work. One such industry-wide hiring initiative was […]
By Joe Silva. As a Veteran, I am proud of my service. While there are numerous programs designed to help us Vets get jobs, many of the jobs that employers are touting as “Veteran Friendly” are retail jobs, or jobs that require little skill or training. These jobs can be good for transitioning Veterans, especially […]
Part of having a successful career is loving what you do. Part of loving your job is finding satisfaction in the work that you do. Many Veterans, as well as civilians, are finding great satisfaction and successful careers working with Veterans. The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is paving the way to a career […]
Attention all Veterans: The fourth annual National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) is now open for registration. The NVSBE will be held on December 9-11, 2014, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. With 3,000 attendees expected, as well as more than 400 exhibitors and 25 government agencies, the NVSBE is a must-attend event […]
Finding meaningful employment is one of the biggest challenges faced by Veterans. But one of the best ways to remedy the employment situation is by letting Veterans know which companies are specifically looking to hire those with military experience. Companies that are awarded federal government contracts employ approximately 25% of the American workforce. Federal law […]
By Debbie Gregory. Have a Plan– Many active duty personnel are lead to believe that employers are waiting for them, just outside the main gate of their home installation, ready to hire them on the spot, solely based on their Veteran status. In reality, the job market is very competitive, and there are more and […]
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