{"id":1657,"date":"2019-05-27T09:14:27","date_gmt":"2019-05-27T16:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ascentblog.org\/?p=1657"},"modified":"2019-05-28T09:15:12","modified_gmt":"2019-05-28T16:15:12","slug":"strategies-for-interviewing-veterans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ascentblog.org\/strategies-for-interviewing-veterans\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategies for Interviewing Veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Memorial\nDay brings a renewed focus on veterans, providing an opportunity to thank them\nfor their service. Often overlooked, however, are the challenges veterans often\nface when trying to find work after their military commitment ends. 250,000\nservice members transition out of the military into the civilian workforce\nevery year, and many of them find adjustment difficult. As an employer, there\nare steps you can take to ease their transition and set them up for future\nsuccess.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Differences\nBetween Military & Civilian Life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Military\nservice has both its challenges and rewards. Employers who frequently interview\nveterans will benefit from an understanding of the difficulties these\nex-military members face when looking for work in the civilian sector. Justin\nConstantine, a retired U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, wrote a book for\nveterans attempting to transition into civilian jobs; From\nWE WILL to AT WILL: A Handbook for Veteran Hiring, Transitioning, and Thriving\nin the Workplace<\/em><\/a> <\/em>is a practical guide for both former military personnel and\npotential employers, providing each with real-world case studies,\nrecommendations, and excellent resources and tools that help explain the culture\nand mindset of veterans and offer employers plenty of reasons to find a place\nfor them within their organizations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\nare several key points Constantine emphasizes that will help hiring managers\nbetter understand the veterans they are interviewing. Highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Military\n personnel never have to interview for jobs. <\/strong>Other\n than an initial battery of tests to determine eligibility, military\n personnel rely on a career planner to decide on the type of work they are\n best suited for, usually based on the needs of the service and individual\n job fit.
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  2. Veterans\n don\u2019t always emphasize their accomplishments. <\/strong>While civilian\n candidates probably have experience with companies similar to yours and\n can provide examples of past work that matches the job description,\n veterans often find it difficult to summarize their skills and values \u2013\n even though their work may align with what you are seeking. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    1. Veterans\n are taught the value of the team over individuals.<\/strong> Civilians\n applying for jobs understand the importance of highlighting their personal\n accomplishments, but veterans may have trouble talking about their\n individual achievements given the emphasis on teamwork in the military.
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    2. Veterans\n may take their skills for granted.<\/strong> Veterans are used to the\n company of other veterans and service members and don\u2019t necessarily view\n their skills as unique. They may be unaware that their military skills and\n experience can be extremely beneficial in the private sector. Other\n important other critical soft skills that offer a solid foundation for\n success in the civilian workforce. <\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Memorial Day brings a renewed focus on veterans, providing an opportunity to thank them for their service. Often overlooked, however, are the challenges veterans often face when trying to find work after their military commitment ends. 250,000 service members transition out of the military into the civilian workforce every year, and many of them find…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1659,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema":"","placeID":"","no_match":false,"name":"","company":"","review":"","address":"","city":"","state":"","zip":"","lat":"","lng":"","phone1":"","phone2":"","fax":"","mon1":"","mon2":"","tue1":"","tue2":"","wed1":"","wed2":"","thu1":"","thu2":"","fri1":"","fri2":"","sat1":"","sat2":"","sun1":"","sun2":"","hours-note":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1657","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-human-resources"],"yoast_head":"\nStrategies for Interviewing Veterans | ASCENT: Administrator Support Community for ENT<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"ASCENT: Administrator Support Community for ENT | Memorial Day brings a renewed focus on veterans, providing an opportunity to thank them for their service. 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