WHY HIRE MILITARY PERSONNEL?

     As an employer, you are probably wondering about this question. What advantages do former military personnel have over other employees? Maybe some of the following information will convince you:

Identity & Loyalty

Recent studies show that our military community totals about 49 million US citizens. They share a strong sense of identity. An overwhelming majority views their military service as a vital, positive force in their lives. They possess a fierce loyalty to the institutions, organizations, and companies that serve the community.

Computer Skills & Training

Service members are graduates of the world's largest system of professional and technical training schools operated by the DoD. 92% of active duty military personnel in the US use computers at work. 40% of military personnel have job assignments that involve information resource management. Many transitioning service members also possess experience and skills involving telecommunication systems, hardware, and software (a readily transferable skill).

Highly Motivated

The military is one of the most demanding professions in the world. Rigorous military training produces highly motivated individuals who set high goals for themselves. Their training and experience instill a mindset oriented to working towards an objective until it is achieved, no matter how difficult the challenge. This mindset can be harnessed to the task of achieving the goals of your company!

Higher Education Standards

The current military member is more educated than at any other time in history. The current quality standards demand it. Over 97% off all military members are high school graduates, and over 36% have graduated or attended college.

Lower Relocation Costs

The government covers most, if not all of the moving expenses for transitioning military members.

Increased Productivity

The nature of today's military demands an individual who is quick to learn, and ready to adapt to any situation. They have a shorter learning curve and more experience leading people and building teams than their civilian counterparts. They are used to learning and functioning with little supervision.

Work Ethic

Military members are more dependable and reliable than your average "off the street" hires. They are career seekers, not job-hoppers. Military life instills discipline, respect, loyalty and commitment. They know the value of teamwork, and of being resourceful. Over 70% of Fortune 1000 Executives are former military members.

International Experience

Many service members have lived and worked internationally, and are receptive to international assignments. Many speak more than one language.

Diversity

Highly-skilled, well-educated female and minority candidates are well-represented in the pool of transitioning military personnel. According to the Wall Street Journal, "...the military represents the single largest pool of diversity talent available."

Pre-screened

Today's military thoroughly screens it candidates and accepts only the best. A thorough background check is performed upon entrance, and frequent, random drug testing is a fact of military life. Additionally, the security clearances held by some military personnel requires an even more intensive background check before that clearance (and trust) is granted!

Management, Communication, and People (Interpersonal) Skills

Military members have a higher level of management and communications skills than your average worker. They are "briefing" senior officers on the status of their areas of responsibility. Service members readily manage multiple, and sometimes conflicting priorities. They know how to decipher the difference between what's important and what's urgent and respond accordingly. They provide formal counseling as well as on-the-spot counseling in order to reinforce the goals of the organization. They are taught how to resolve problems and conflicts at the lowest level possible. With today's frequent deployments to various locations around the world, military members also have to develop strong people skills -- looking after other members and their families when deployed, giving assistance when a personal crisis occurs, and knowing which agencies to turn to when professional assistance is needed.

Need we say more?

     If this is the type of employee you are looking for, contact us! We can help to bring employees like these to your company.