Social Networking Helps Post-Military Personnel Find Jobs
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As unemployment increases, veterans have an even more difficult time finding work. It is tough enough to update a resume and transition back into the civilian world.
Knowing that your skills and experience are up against so many other candidates for the job can be a rough obstacle. Hire a Hero, on the other hand, is helping post-military personnel find jobs through social networking.
What Is Hire a Hero?One of the best ways to improve your employment opportunities straight out of the military is through networking. Traditionally, this means going to business functions and handing out cards. You can also call up friends and old co-workers to see if they know anyone who needs a helping hand.
Veterans leave behind network contacts when they enlist. They also lose contacts when they leave the military. With Hire a Hero, the networking takes place online with a profile and resume, in the same fashion as Facebook or Craigslist.
How Does Hire a Hero Work?Hire a Hero is a nonprofit organization using open source tools and donated online management services from Salesforce.com and XAwareInc. Started in 2007 by a former Gulf War veteran, Hire a Hero has 10,000 active members.
Hire a Hero has a very appealing website for the Internet-savvy military personnel. Unlike other job centers with the armed forces, it’s accessible from anywhere since it’s online.
Post-Military Job TransitionGoing from combat to a cubicle is a major change. Those transitioning from the military don’t inherently know the best method for tackling such a challenge. The goal of Hire a Hero is to connect newly discharged veterans to jobs within the civilian workforce.
Veterans learn valuable skills in resume writing, receive coaching for interviews and of course, get to network. Best of all, staffing companies, corporation and management associations are able to see your resume easily. You can make connections with them, which can lead to other job possibilities.
Always remember that employers like hiring post-military members. The work ethic and personal sense of responsibility you learned from the service will give you an edge on the job market. By setting yourself in a place where other businesses can see what you’ve done, you increase your chances of finding a job. Overall, Hire a Hero helps make the transition from military to civilian life as smooth as possible.
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