Thanking your interviewer could make the difference. So…you’ve applied! You submitted your resume and got the call! Now you just need to pass the interview and get the job! Taking a moment for an extra step AFTER the interview could just be the missing link. Many officers and senior enlisted do this interview tip…it can […]
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Military Veteran Transition Stress: A Silent Problems
Serving in uniform can provide easy answers to heavy questions. A mission brings purpose; your rank and job provide a place in the hierarchy; your squad provides camaraderie; and shared hardship reinforces that bond. Without a doubt, military life, provides structure and a sense of belonging that few other organizations, employers or life experiences can […]
BLS Data – August 2016
As with the first Friday of each month, the BLS employment statistics were released today. Attached is our monthly ‘cheat sheet’ for your use and information. The national unemployment rate for August 2016 remained unchanged at 4.9% and the Veteran unemployment numbers for August 2016 decreased from 4.7% to 4.3%. Thanks to all of […]
BLS Data – December 2015, 4th Quarter and 2015 Annual
Happy New Year! The BLS employment statistics were released today. Attached is our monthly ‘cheat sheet’ for your use and information. We have also provided the most recent quarterly report along with the 2015 yearly report. The national unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.0% and the Veteran unemployment numbers increased from 3.6% to 4.8%. Thanks […]
BLS Data – May 2015
As with the first Friday of each month, the BLS employment statistics were released today. Attached is a ‘cheat sheet’ for your use and information. The national unemployment rate increased from 5.4% to 5.5% and the Veteran unemployment numbers increased from 4.7% to 5.0%. Thanks to all of you who are working directly or indirectly, […]
February 2015 Employment Data Report
As with the first Friday of every month, the BLS employment statistics were released today. Attached is our ‘cheat sheet’ for your use and information. The national unemployment rate went down from 5.7% to 5.5% and the Veteran unemployment numbers remained unchanged at 5.3%. Thanks to all of you who are working directly […]
Enterprise Holdings Hires Over 4k Vets
ST. LOUIS (August 21, 2014) – Enterprise Holdings announced today that it has added more than 4,000 military veterans to its staff since joining the 100,000 Jobs Mission coalition in 2012.
Can a minimum wage increase help our younger veterans?
According to a November 2011 article by Business week young veterans between the ages of 18-24 had the highest rate of unemployment when compared against veterans of other age groups. Part of the problem may be our Federal minimum wage has been stagnant at just $7.25 per hour which would not cover the basic needs […]
Comcast Among Top 10 Companies for Vets
PHILADELPHIA, PA – April 11, 2012 – For the sixth consecutive year, Comcast Corporation, (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK), one of the nation’s leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services, has been honored as one of the top 10 U.S. corporations for doing business with companies owned by military veterans. The National Veteran-Owned Business […]
Why Veterans Are a Good Fit for Tech Jobs
Unemployment numbers are down, but there are 220,000 military veterans who are still looking for work. Though these vets are having a tough time finding jobs, they’re actually well equipped to work in the tech sector — many vets are skilled in computer security, SQL and troubleshooting.
President Obama’s Plan to Put Veterans Back to Work
In his State of the Union address, President Obama called for a new Veterans Job Corps initiative to help our returning veterans find pathways to civilian employment. The Administration’s new veteran employment initiatives, coupled with the work that President Obama has already accomplished in creating employment opportunities for veterans, will help put tens of thousands of veterans […]