Stories – The Common Bond Between All Veterans
Member Mike Bazinet, Associate Director of Plasma Recruitment at Grifols Inc., shares the value of stories, and how to use them to gain a better understanding of veterans and put them at ease during a job interview.
Career Resources for Veterans and Military Spouses
Learn more about career resources for veterans and military spouses from the President of Hiring Our Heroes.
Veteran Job Seekers Should Do a Self-Assessment
Learn why service members should take the time to do a self-assessment when transitioning to the civilian workforce.
OFCCP Week In Review: December 14, 2015
The “OFCCP Week in Review” is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment published every Monday. Here are this week’s developments: December 8, 2015: OFCCP Releases New FAQ’s on Veterans Infographic. In response to...
Unplugged with NASWA’s Bob Simoneau: What the Heck is NLx?
Have you ever heard of the NLx? The acronym is short for the National Labor Exchange, which is a partnership between DirectEmployers and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA).
In this video, NASWA’s Deputy Executive Director, Workforce Development Director talks “unplugged” or off-script about the partnership, what makes it unique and how it benefits employers, job seekers and veterans.
Underemployment is Real
Have you ever been underemployed? By definition, underemployment means “employed at a low-paying job that requires less skill or training than one possesses.” In the United States, the underemployment rate is 13.8 percent. How many friends and family members do you...
OFCCP Week In Review: October 19, 2015
The “OFCCP Week in Review” is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment published every Monday. Here are this week’s developments: October 13, 2015: Hospira Signs $400,000 Conciliation Agreement (“CA”) With OFCCP To...
Resume Advice for Military Veterans
Imagine being on a recruitment team that receives over 60,000 applicants, but only has 2,100 job openings available. Companies like J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. face this challenge every year. While it’s vital for a job seeker’s resume to standout, veterans have to focus on pertinent items and resist the temptation of listing everything they’ve ever done. Veteran and Senior Director of Human Resources, Eric Airola, shares resume advice for military veterans so they can improve their chances of being hired.
OFCCP Posts New Infographic to Help Veterans Determine Their Status Under VEVRAA
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), in response to requests from the veteran community, developed an “Am I a Protected Veteran?” infographic.
