DEAM14 Session Preview: Redefining Your Online Presence to Attract Diverse Candidates
The DirectEmployers 2014 Annual Meeting and Conference (DEAM14) is just around the corner–I mean that literally, it’s less than 30 days away at this point and we couldn’t be more excited to see regular attendees and new faces as well. While we hustle around finalizing...Thank You Veterans
Veterans Day is a time to honor American veterans of all wars for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Because of their service, we have the freedom to enjoy the little things like a walk in the park, or pursue a lifelong dream such as an ongoing education. Here are some fun ways to show your appreciation on Veterans Day, and all year round:
Employers Refine Veterans Job Search Tool
Employers across the nation are refining their military crosswalks to better match veteran job seekers with civilian job openings. If you’re a veteran and have previously had trouble matching your MOS/MOC to job opportunities, we’ve got good news for you! Watch the video below to learn how DirectEmployers Members like AT&T and Phillips 66 have gone the extra mile by putting a little heart into their veteran hiring initiatives.
Top 5 Military Jobs
As a veteran, have you ever had trouble finding a job and translating your specific military skills into equivalent civilian positions? About 8.3% of military veterans were unemployed for 2011. Even though that number is down from previous years, it is still difficult to find a job in today’s economy. The good news is that by visiting http://veterans.jobs, you can translate the skills you have and find the job that is right for you. The search box under Military allows you to search for jobs based on your military job title or code. Veterans.jobs has over 900,000 jobs from over 90,000 employers. Our research shows the top 5 Military titles with the most job listings include:
- 3M071 – Services Craftsman (82492)
- 3M091 – Services Superintendent (82492)
- SH – Ship’s Serviceman (47693)
- 4130 – Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Officer (46260)
- 1933 – Navy Exchange Officer (46260)
After finding a job you are interested in applying for, consider refreshing your resume by using this advice http://vimeo.com/42545834 on how to highlight your military skills.
