Veterans

Veterans Wanted | 6 Trades Veterans Can Excel In

January 25, 2024 by Tim McMahon

After serving your country as a veteran, transitioning to civilian life and finding meaningful employment can be challenging. But being a veteran makes you uniquely qualified for certain types of jobs. Your skills, work ethic, and dedication make you perfect for many trades and businesses.

In this post, we’re going to highlight six trades or businesses any veteran can excel in. These industries capitalize on your experience, discipline, and dedication to serve—both in the military and in civilian life. So, whether you’re a recent veteran or have been out of the service for a few years, read on to find a career path that suits you. Let’s get started!

Emergency Services

Emergency services, like EMT and fire service, are military-style operations. They require teamwork, quick thinking, and tremendous attention to detail. Veterans who can think on their feet and thrive in high-pressure environments make excellent first responders. You can quickly transition to a career in emergency services as both careers require a sense of service and require that you put the good of the community over the good of yourself.

If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emergency services, there are several steps you can take to make yourself more competitive for the job. First, ensure that your resume highlights any relevant experience or skills from your time in the military such as first aid training, combat lifesaver certification, or leadership roles. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) The median annual wage for emergency medical technicians was $36,680 in May 2022. while the median annual wage for paramedics was $49,090. The median annual wage for firefighters was $51,680. and for F ire Inspe ctors was $65,800.

You may also consider obtaining certifications specific to the field such as CPR, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Firefighter I and II certifications. Networking with current or former emergency service personnel can also provide valuable insight and potential job opportunities, so don’t hesitate to get out there and connect.

Construction

Construction work requires a soldier’s mindset, including attention to detail, hard work, and discipline. Veterans can apply the leadership skills they learned during their military career and bring them to construction sites where teamwork is a core component. Whether on a building site or in maintenance, veterans’ physical stamina and attention to detail are huge assets to any construction team. [Read more…] about Veterans Wanted | 6 Trades Veterans Can Excel In

How Businesses Can Support the Career Goals of their Veteran Employees

November 19, 2019 by Guest Contributor

Veterans are disciplined, dedicated, loyal, are fast learners, have integrity and a strong work ethic. So you would think employers would be tripping over themselves to hire them. But often they have difficulty adapting to the differences between corporate and military life. According to Spencer Milo, a former sergeant in the US Army, “If you hire someone from the military, you are never going to be concerned if they are going to show up on time… they are going to give you everything that they’ve got.” But the transition can be difficult as veterans of our Armed Forces adapt to civilian life.

Educate Your Management to Educate Others

But adaptation is not a one-way street. Incoming veterans are absolutely not the only ones who should be prepared to adjust to a new cultural influence. Managers and corporate leaders who are comfortably versed in the military’s uniquely disciplined structure can actively see communication and language gaps ahead and navigate them creatively in search of more comfortable common ground. If your organization is already home to experienced veterans, those members of your workplace family may be the ones best equipped to recognize the ingrained strengths and expertise that will provide the greatest value in your environment. Military experience cultivates significant competencies and skills corporate life simply doesn’t develop as effectively. The right veteran could become some of the most agile decision-makers and collaborators to a company prepared to recognize and talk about how cultural differences can actually strengthen a team’s knowledge, world view and capacity for cooperation.

Help Veterans Find Opportunities

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Why Criminal Justice Careers are Perfect for Military Veterans

December 12, 2017 by Tim McMahon

Most people who join the military only serve for a short amount of time. Once they have honored their commitment, many search for new careers. Veterans gain important skills throughout their service, which can be great assets in the workplace. One particularly promising choice is working in the field of criminal justice. There are certain aspects of these careers that blend very well with military experience. Here are a few reasons why a position in criminal justice may be a perfect fit.

Commitment to Serve & Protect

One of the core values of military veterans is the desire to protect our country’s rights and freedom. Our military takes great pride in its commitment to keeping citizens safe. For veterans, there is a sense of duty that does not fade over time. Fortunately, this is a vow that is also shared by the criminal justice system. Whether out in the field or working behind the scenes, you would be a part of upholding the law, which is a huge part of preserving our democracy.

Familiar with Protocol

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