Hiring veterans is a great way to thank them for their service, while benefiting from the knowledge and skills that comes with military experience.
Strong Work Ethic
Veterans have learned to work hard and developed determination to accomplish common goals. Many are highly focused, collaborative, and goal oriented. Many have worked in highly stressful situations and have developed skills and strategies to adapt to changing situations, making them well prepared for challenges of a civilian job.
Organizational Skills
Veterans can apply the organizational skills they’ve developed and adopted from their experiences in the regimented structure of the military. They are accustomed to a schedule and maintaining habits, to apply to their work schedule.
Accountability
Veterans typically have a high level of personal accountability and can encourage others to be more efficient and dedicated to their work. In the military, the must take their assignments seriously and this translates well to a civilian work environment.
If you are an employer looking to hire a veteran or their spouse, Job Link can help bridge any skills gaps through On The Job Training (OJT) or Transitional Work Experience (TWEX).