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If you’re considering breaking into the financial industry as a veteran, you’re not short on options. Some of the country’s top companies offer training and educational programs to fill financial jobs for veterans who qualify. This, along with their commitment to hiring vets to fill positions, makes these companies very much worth looking into. Here’s…
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Are you currently employing veterans? If not, you’re missing out on a large section of the talent pool that can help you get qualified candidates and lower your costs. As an employer, you want to find a candidate who is responsible and reliable, does good work, and has skills that will benefit your organization. You…
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There’s plenty of good news in veteran employment of late and veteran-owned businesses are playing a major role. The veteran unemployment rate was 2.7% in February 2019, down from 3.5% in February of 2018. Veteran-owned businesses continue to grow. Veterans who are looking to start their own company have plenty of support. Part of the…
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The first step to any successful job application is a successful curriculum vitae for veterans. If you’re transitioning out of the military and back into civilian life, there are a number of challenges you’ll have to face each day, from reconnecting with family to joining or creating community outside of the military. Among the more…
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Although military veterans sometimes experience difficulties finding work after they finish their active service, there are resources out there that can help in the veteran job search. Our military vets face a number of challenges when transitioning back into civilian society. One of the biggest of these challenges is finding rewarding career opportunities. Our service…
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Far too many veterans experience employment difficulties upon finishing active duty. The solution to this problem is an increase in job training for veterans. Military veterans develop discipline and receive rigorous training while serving their country. You’d think this would lead to incredible career opportunities, but this often isn’t the case. Far too many of…
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The GI Bill has undergone many expansions since its inception in 1944. With the new Colmery Act, it’s time to revisit the GI Bill benefits. In August 2017, President Donald Trump signed Congress’s Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 into law. Commonly known as the ‘Forever GI Bill,’ the Colmery Act signaled…
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You’ve served your country well, and now it’s time to serve your own interests with a job you’ll love. Finding great careers for veterans can be tricky business. One reason, you might think, is because some of what you learned in the military won’t directly apply to the civilian workforce. You might be surprised at…
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How do you feel about hiring disabled veterans in your organization? For the first time in decades, unemployment has dropped to a record 3.9%, the lowest figure since 2000. Companies are struggling to fill vacancies with a dwindling candidate pool. Hiring disabled veterans may be a strong solution – in many ways. Take a look…
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Did you know that almost 4 million people work from home at least half of the time?1 It’s a growing trend. The freedom of working at home brings many advantages, but at times it can become a balancing act between work and home. Our work from home tips help with productivity, efficiency, focus, and even peace of…
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