December 2015
Preparing to Interview a Veteran: What You Need to Know
When most corporate recruiters and hiring managers interview a veteran, they treat the process as if the candidate were just like everyone else. On one level, this is good because it ensures equality of opportunity and compliance with both human resources law and common sense.
However,...
Talent Acquisition , Connecting with Veterans, Employer Blog
Breaking Down the Demographics: Military Job Seekers
If you’ve wondered about the demographic breakdown of RecruitMilitary veteran talent in terms of military service, rank, education, etc., take a look at this infographic to get a snapshot of veterans registered in our job board and number of transitioning service members.
Searching the Database for Diesel Mechanics or Diesel Technicians
This video shows a few different ways to target relevant candidates for a diesel mechanic or diesel technician role based upon qualifications and location for the position.
RecruitMilitary Database Demonstration
View a complete overview of the RecruitMilitary database and job board. This video includes the functionality of searching for qualified veteran job seekers, posting jobs, and analytical reporting capabilities.
OFCCP Compliance and Job Postings
RecruitMilitary provides an option to collect and report OFCCP data. The following video features the OFCCP reporting capabilities for job postings. RecruitMilitary can also provide OFCCP reports upon request.
Sourcing the RecruitMilitary Database for CDL Drivers
This video demonstrates a few ways to source the RecruitMilitary database for CDL drivers based upon the requirements for the position.
Benefits of the RecruitMilitary Database for Government Contractors
Government contractors can use the RecruitMilitary database to search for veteran job seekers with a security clearance. The database also supports OFCCP reporting.
How to Assess and Hire a Veteran Job Candidate
When only 7.3 percent of the U.S. population has served in the U.S. military, it’s not surprising that many corporate recruiters and hiring managers are unsure about how to assess a veteran job candidate.
Of course – as with all candidates, regardless of background – it’s important to determine...
Talent Acquisition , Connecting with Veterans, Employer Blog
Hiring Veterans is No Charity Act: It's Good Business
Based on media coverage, many Americans would be shocked to learn that there is no veterans’ unemployment crisis. But the numbers don’t lie.
In a Bureau of Labor Statistics report issued in July 2015, the national unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans was 5.4 percent, lower than the...
Jobs Mismatch: Hiring Veterans Can Help Solve this Problem
For years, employers have been complaining about a lack of skilled workers, and their complaints are borne out by U.S. employment data. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in August, there were 5.8 million jobs posted, with the ratio of 1.5 unemployed persons to job openings. Over 17...