by DirectEmployers Association | Apr 22, 2014 | Job Seeker Advice
Translating military experience can be a unique challenge for veterans transitioning into the civilian workforce. Kevin Fretz, HR Director at Severn Trent Services, discusses how veterans were able to get their foot in the door by aligning their skills with the company’s needs and goals.
by DirectEmployers Association | Apr 17, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland
Despite the quick turnaround from DEAM13, the DirectEmployers 2014 Annual Meeting and Conference (DEAM14) was better than we could have imagined! With record attendance, amazing presenters, and several chances to network and mingle, this year’s conference was the best...
by DirectEmployers Association | Apr 15, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland
This post was provided by Claudia Allen, writer and editor at the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). NACE connects campus recruiting and career services professionals, and provides best practices, trends, research, professional development, and...
by DirectEmployers Guest | Apr 11, 2014 | Job Seeker Advice
The following guest post is from Joshua Waldman, founder of Career Enlightenment which offers professional LinkedIn profile writing and job search services to colleges, WorkForce offices and re-entering veterans. Watch his exclusive video “3 Secrets to Getting Job...
by DirectEmployers Association | Apr 10, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland
The new OFCCP regulations that went into effect March 24, 2014 for VEVRAA and Section 503 require federal contractors to build meaningful relationships with diversity, disability, veteran, women and other minority organizations. This also means recording...
by DirectEmployers Association | Apr 9, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland
The Veterans Connect Career Fair and DirectEmployers 2014 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM14) took place March 25-27 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City. Both events were a huge success and DEAM14 had record-breaking attendance!
We’ll be posting all of the great information and best practices over the next few weeks, so stay tuned. In the meantime, check out our recap video for DEAM14 highlights and to hear some attendees share why they valued the event:
by DirectEmployers Association | Apr 4, 2014 | Job Seeker Advice
There are millions of jobs posted online every day through corporate career sites, online job boards, job aggregators and social media. For job seekers, the high volume of jobs accessible online is great, but may quickly become overwhelming to sift through on a daily...
by DirectEmployers Association | Apr 3, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland
The lines between employees’ public and private lives have become increasingly blurred, which has led to a complex dialogue around the enforcement of equal employment opportunity laws. During a recent open meeting at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
by DirectEmployers Association | Apr 2, 2014 | Press Release
Through this partnership, the National Labor Exchange will now provide the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program innovative way to utilize job listings through the National Labor Exchange. INDIANAPOLIS, IN – April 2, 2014 – To assist...
by DirectEmployers Association | Mar 21, 2014 | Job Seeker Advice
As a Director of Global Talent Acquisition and former Naval Officer, Philip Dana has excellent tips for transitioning service men and women. Take a moment and learn how preparation, social media interaction and networking can advance your job search.