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For anyone searching for #wfhjobs typically in the Sales & Customer Service fields, there’s a little unknown reliable job board that not many people know about called Ratracerebellion.com  I’ve seen postings of open roles at Apple, Humana, CVS, Liberty Mutual and others including side hustle/odd jobs. Definitely worth a look 👀  #jobsearch #jobsearchtips #openings #lookingforjob #lookingforwork

Happy Wednesday, Teammates! Opinion: No matter what your job or position is, always be open to fun and spontaneous opportunities…you’ll never know what goodness you can find. Yesterday following a work event that ended early, my Senior Enlisted Leader said, “Hey Sir, do you have a few minutes to go see something cool?” As someone who values the thoughts and opinions of our enlisted force, the only possible response was, “Of course Chief…Where are we going?” At Little Rock Air Force Base this week, the base hobby shop is having a “Christmas in July” sale where items are heavily discounted. Because of Chief’s advice, I was able to find the items pictured below…A three piece hand painted American Flag with the words, “Life, Liberty, Freedom” on each respective piece. For $12. And it’s now hanging up in my office. I get it, we all can be busy and feel like we have too much work to do in a day…But each day I build in time for fun and spontaneous opportunities, I go home happier and with a fun story to tell Elizabeth Freitag! Question: Anyone else have a fun story of how a spontaneous event turned into a fun opportunity? Note: I know it’s not centered or spaced right…after I took this photo, Chief helped me fix it. 😂 #attitudeofgratitude #adventureisoutthere

“The only way a company can grow, stay true to its soul, and remain consistently successful is to attract, hire, and keep great people.” — Danny Meyer, CEO of Shake Shack Today, Hiring Our Heroes celebrates the countless HR professionals working to attract and retain transitioning service members, military spouses, veterans, and military caregivers at American businesses. Your efforts play a pivotal role in our year-over-year growth and you're a key stakeholder in our long-term success. Here's to finding fulfillment in the impactful work you do today and throughout your career.

Monthly Networking in San Diego! Veterans Beer Club Who: All veterans and active duty service members in the greater San Diego County area What: Monthly duty to share a beer with fellow veterans When: Wednesday, March 27th, 5:30-7:30 pm Where: White Labs Brewing Co. 9495 Candida St, San Diego, CA 92126 Why: Because you support VBC's core values: 1) Help transitioning service members find jobs; 2) Translate military service into community outreach; and 3) Continue our sense of military camaraderie Additional Notes: - Our badge colors at check-in are as follows: Red (hiring), Blue (seeking employment), White (VBC supporter) - If you're hiring and have a company name tag, please bring it with you to help identify yourself to those seeking employment - Dress code is casual/ professional - A small food menu is available onsite #militarytransition #sandiego

Our #VeteransinFM network is sharing a special series of spotlight interviews with military veterans who have successfully transitioned into careers in #Workplace & Facilities Management. Whether you’re a service leaver or someone interested in the dynamics of FM, these stories will inspire and guide you. #facman Discover the diverse opportunities within FM, and how IWFM can support you > https://ow.ly/77nW50RQNY0

A good week at West in San Diego last week. It has been categorized somehow as an IT tradeshow but there were a vast amount of industry reps available to talk warfighting capability and platforms also. CNO asked for help with recruiting, that there is a "sea blindness" in the U.S. if you don't, or haven't, lived near a coast that keeps you from understanding or even being aware of the possibilities in a Navy career. She is great about acknowledging the contributions of all the uniformed, civilian, and industry warfighters that make up the Navy team. With that backdrop, here's my story in the hopes it may lead to helping out the CNO: there is a lot said about serving due to patriotism, I was a little different. As an independently minded guy who may have been voted least likely to embrace military discipline in High School, I was an only child of a widowed mom who was just looking to get college paid for. Do five years to get my job experience and I was gone. 25+ years in uniform, 9 years and counting as a Navy civilian, 4000+ flight hours in single seat aircraft off of aircraft carriers, 780+ aircraft carrier arrested landings, a Bachelors degree and two Masters degrees, a GI Bill that contributed to my kids' education, pension payments for the rest of my life, free health care for me and my family for my time in uniform and supplemented for the rest of my life, competitive fulfillment and adventure as if playing sports well past your playing years, and a true feeling of contribution and relevance all provided by the U.S. Navy leaves me knowing I stumbled through the right choices along the way. My son was looking for his first job a few years back. Entry level positions, requiring two years of experience. How is it entry level if you need two years experience just coming out of school? Admittedly the Service isn't for everybody but I'd offer it isn't a bad option for getting experience that allows for choices...and you just might wind up staying. Uniform or civilian, hope to see you round the base, its been a great ride!

As I’m working on a piece about this exact topic, I came across the spotlight on Kevin Cash, MBA. This is another horrifying example of why the widespread “post and pray” strategy of hiring is ineffective. You have great people like this wasting their time to find a position only to be hit with automated rejections. If you train your recruiters to headhunt properly, shallow job applications aren’t necessary. Article coming soon… #job #brokenrecruitment

Hey Bee! Today, we stand in gratitude for the sacrifices, resilience, and unwavering commitment of our veterans who have served with courage. To those who stepped forward to protect and uphold our freedoms, we honor your dedication and strength. Employers need that kind of talent on their teams. If you’re ready to shift into a new role or industry, here’s how to make your experience shine ✨: 🔄 Translate Your Military Skills: Switch up the language. Transform “coordinating mission operations” into “leading high-stakes projects.” The proper phrasing turns heads! 🌍 Spotlight Your Adaptability: Your quick thinking and flexibility aren’t just skills—they’re superpowers! Employers love a problem-solver who can roll with the punches. 👊 Claim Your Leadership: Whether you led a team, managed logistics, or handled critical missions, let that confidence shine on your resume and LinkedIn. At Black On The Job, we’re here to support our veteran community in building careers that honor your skills, dedication, and potential. Today and every day, we’re proud to stand by you as you build your next chapter. Thank you for your service. 🙏🤎 #VeteransDay #ThankYouForYourService #BOTJ #BlackOnTheJob #CareerEmpowerment #NewBeginnings

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In Part II of our interview series. Bram provides some insight on how we can modify hiring efforts to be more inclusive of the veteran community and where “typical” recruitment efforts fail army veterans – from often mismatched CV experience to overlooked and transferrable leadership skills. Oli and Bram also discuss the important role recruiters play in support veterans in IT, the things that need to be considered for veterans looking to make the transition from the military industry over to IT and the important roles that good mentors, coaches or managers play both in the IT and military industries. #vetsintech