The upcoming surge of job-seeking veterans presents a great opportunity for small business owners nationwide—one you might not see again in your lifetime. Hiring a veteran means you’ll have an employee with a unique skillset, offering experience in:
· learning new skills and concepts with minimal training
· administering and using a variety of hi-tech systems
· leading staff at different skill levels
· remaining calm and productive under intense pressure
And that’s really just scratching the surface. To attract and retain veterans to your business, we’ve identified the two pillars for making your business a magnet for military hires:
1. Develop a veteran-specific differentiation for your business
2. Capitalize on the Veterans Hiring Toolkit (more…)