Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Veteran Top 10 Reasons To Hire A Veteran
Courtesy of the Agency for Workforce Innovation
1. Accelerated Learning Curve -- Veterans enter the workforce with identifiable and transferable skills, proven in real-world situations.
2. Leadership -- The military trains people to lead by example as well as through direction, delegation, motivation and inspiration.
3. Teamwork -- Veterans understand how teamwork grows out of a responsibility to oneÃÔ colleagues.
4. Diversity and inclusion in action -- Veterans have learned to work side by side with individuals of all races, genders, geographic origins, ethnic backgrounds, religions and economic backgrounds.
5. Efficient performance under pressure -- Veterans understand the rigors of tight schedules and limited resources.
6. Respect for procedures -- Veterans know how policies and procedures enable an organization to exist.
7. Technology and globalization -- Veterans can bring the kind of global outlook and technological savvy that all enterprises of any size need to succeed.
8. Integrity -- Prospective employers can take advantage of a track record of integrity.
9. Conscious of health and safety standards -- Thanks to extensive training, veterans are aware of health and safety protocols both for themselves and the welfare of others.
10. Triumph over adversity -- Veterans have proven their mettle in mission critical situations demanding endurance, stamina and flexibility |