Employers and companies can benefit from hiring Veterans. Military personnel are often cross-trained in multiple skills and have experience in varied tasks and responsibilities. Many Veterans have learned to appreciate the challenges and satisfaction of a job well done. Much of this experience can translate to their participation in the workforce making the Veteran an asset on the job.
Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Veteran
- Proven leadership and leadership readiness
- Mission-focused approach to work
- Experience working in diverse teams and organizations
- Adaptable and immediate contributors
- Strong work ethic and Self-starter
- Strong performance under pressure
- Creative problem-solving
- Integrity
- Technical skills (military experience exposes individuals to advanced technology or technical training)
- Loyalty (The military is adept at institutional socialization and cultivating loyalty. A trait civilian employers have found among their employees who are veterans. A low turnover rate can lead to a higher return on investment for businesses.)
- Studies have shown veterans are more productive and have higher retention rates than their civilian counterparts.
**Source: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/VETS/files/Employer-Guide-to-Hiring-Veterans.pdf