I’ve recently come across some LinkedIn discussions, blogs and articles on Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) audits. The one thing that seems to be catching HR professionals by surprise during the audits is the OFCCP’s interest in their company’s demonstrated outreach to veterans and persons with disabilities. Patricia Shiu (the Director of OFCCP)… Read more »
Posts Tagged: veterans
A Simple Career Page Update any Employer (Civilian or Government) Can Make to Attract Military Veterans to Apply
I am counting down to the magic date of March 9, 2010. What is so special about March 9th? According to the Presidential Executive Order 13518 “Employment of Veterans in the Federal Government” that is the date by which each Federal agency must establish a Veterans Employment Program Office (VEPO). The VEPO is required to… Read more »
Volunteering Brings New Contacts to Military Job Seekers
Volunteering brings new contacts, skill sets, and opportunities for work experience to transitioning military job seekers. If you’re looking for work, consider volunteering as an integral part of your job-search strategy. Consider the benefits: Volunteering looks great on a military resume. It compensates for gaps in your work history while you are transitioning from the… Read more »
Providing Career Independence for Returning Vets (as Featured on nwsource.com)
I recently had another opportunity to “guest blog” about military job search tips and resources, this time for Puget Sound area veterans and Seattle-bound military experienced job seekers on “The Hire Ground”, as seen on nwsource.com – a Seattle Times company. Read the post via permalink. The Hire Ground offers valuable advice to job seekers of… Read more »
“Free” Resume Critiques: Buyer Beware
Lately, a number of my clients have shared the results of various “free” resume critiques with me and, quite frankly, I have been less than impressed. If a free resume critique seems more like a cleverly disguised sales pitch than an honest, constructive, and detailed assessment, take it with a grain of salt. Apparently I… Read more »
25,000 Veterans Sign Up for New Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® in First Two Weeks
The Christian Science Monitor published a great article on the popularity of the new and very generous Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® coming into effect at the end of this summer. Since the Department of Veterans Affairs began accepting online applications on May 1st more than 25,000 veterans have submitted an application. The new bill is effective for classes/programs… Read more »
2009 Most Valuable Employers for Military Announced
CivilianJobs.com, a company helping employers recruit military and military connect with civilian careers, announced the winners of the 2009 Most Valuable Employers (MVE) for Military™ today in honor of Armed Forces Day, May 16th, 2009. View the press release here. The winning companies are: BNSF Railway Company CACI International, Inc. Consolidated Edison, Inc. CSX Corporation… Read more »
Veteran-Friendly Employer Spotlight: Corrections Corporation of America
Throughout the course of 2009, I am spotlighting veteran-friendly employer companies, employers large and small who understand the value that veterans bring to their organization. These are companies that are successfully utilizing the many skills and talents of military members. These organizations demonstrate sincere desire to bring more veterans into their companies by doing some… Read more »
Veteran Employer Spotlight: CSRA Technology LLC
Throughout the course of 2009 I am spotlighting companies large and small who understand the value that veterans bring to their organization. These are companies that are successfully utilizing the many skills and talents of military members. These organizations demonstrate a sincere desire to bring more veterans into their companies by doing some or all… Read more »
Veteran Employer Spotlight: Moran Industries
Throughout the course of 2009 I am spotlighting companies large and small who understand the value that veterans bring to their organization. These are companies that are successfully utilizing the many skills and talents of military members. These organizations demonstrate sincere desire to bring more veterans into their companies by doing some or all of… Read more »