Veterans Connect Career Fair Preview
DirectEmployers Association and its Members make a concerted effort to reach veterans, military personnel and their families through a variety of partnerships and initiatives, including online and onsite career fairs. This fall, we are hosting the 2013 Annual Meeting...DirectEmployers’ Veteran Outreach More Than Just a Crosswalk
More than 140,0000 searches containing the phrase “veterans jobs” are conducted on Google, Yahoo and Bing each month, with veterans and military servicemembers nationwide seeking employment for themselves and family living on or near military bases. Many employers...Veteran Career Fairs Remain Beneficial in Job Search
Despite emerging technology and education, veteran unemployment and outreach remains a challenge for employers. Tools such as military skills translators are helping bridge some of the gaps, but there is definitely no silver bullet in the equation. However, companies...The Employment Line, Episode 1: Military Online Career Fair, Social Media Mashup
With the New Year comes new business objectives and strategy. DirectEmployers has you covered! In this episode:
- Participate in the National Labor Exchange Military Online Career Fair
- Beef Up Your Social Media Strategy at the NACE Social Media Mashup
- Save Money and Time with .JOBS
10,027 Veterans and Military Spouses Hired through Milicruit’s 10,000 Jobs Challenge
The following press release was authored by UBM Studios and was originally posted on December 13, 2012. Game Changing Approach to Traditional Career Fairs Makes it Faster and Easier to Connect Employers with Veterans CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —...Journey from Navy to Talent Acquisition Reinforces Dedication & Importance of the Right People
Having served in the Navy for over two decades, Lance Sapera understands dedication and the value military servicemen and women bring to the civilian workforce. Now, as Director of Talent Acquisition for 24 Hour Fitness, he’s helping the organization remain successful...Despite Present Barriers, Military Experience Positively Impacts Current and Future Career Path
Although employers are trying to improve translating military skills to their civilian jobs, veterans frequently face hurdles around required degrees, certifications and licensures despite their experience in the field and military training. The Daily Show with Jon...Veterans.jobs Now Offers Enhanced Search Functionality for Veterans Looking for Employment
DirectEmployers Association announces the revamp of Veterans.jobs, a website that helps transitioning military men and women find employment in the civilian workforce, including a more robust search and better user experience. INDIANAPOLIS, May 24, 2012....JOBS Update: Hiring Veterans
In this episode:
How Lockheed Martin, Ryder, AT&T and other Federal Contractors are utilizing .JOBS in their veterans initiatives including:
- Lockheed Martin incorporates their military transition program into their .JOBS site
- Using our military translator, Ryder allows vets to match their military skill set with complementary civilian job openings
- AT&T has created an entire veteran eco system with careers4vets.att.jobs
- Improved search capabilities and visually enhanced pages on veterans.jobs