Veterans are a priority to Smoothstack. We actively work to leverage their military skills and prepare them for the new challenges of the civilian workplace. We value veterans past contributions and see them as important additions to the technology workforce of the future.
Usually, a lot of time and attention is spent perfecting a job description. Your goal is to explain the position and requirements while showcasing why the candidate should apply. This method works for most candidates, but an important audience might be left out. If you’re trying to attract veterans to your workplace, consider these suggestions.… Read More »
Transitioning from military life to a civilian tech career presents a number of challenges, but all are easily overcome with the right plan. Instead of letting yourself be overwhelmed, try the following suggestions to make the process as painless as possible. Learn to tell your story like a civilian What you accomplished in the military,… Read More »
Every career features its own specific language, making conversations with others about the work you do potentially difficult. This is especially true when it comes to having military experience on your resume. You’ve been in an entirely different world with ranks, positions and acronyms most people won’t be familiar with, meaning translating your skills can… Read More »
Hiring military veterans presents many benefits to your company, including finding a trained professional who knows how to work with a team and is ready to accept any challenge. Follow these five easy steps to hiring veterans to start the process: 1. Think about what roles in your company will suit a veteran best Careers… Read More »
The unemployment rate for veterans continues to decline, hitting 3.4 percent in September. Even with more companies embracing the leadership qualities of vets, entering the workforce after serving can be challenging. Here are six tips to make the veteran job search easier. 1. Make connections Be proactive with friends, family and contacts, and begin networking… Read More »
In 2011, the unemployment rate for veterans who had served in active duty was just over 12 percent. Post-9/11 initiatives led to more companies creating veteran hiring programs, and five years later the veteran unemployment rate was cut in half. While this is an improvement, there are still issues in the civilian workforce preventing veterans… Read More »
It’s likely at some point in the hiring process you’ve thought to yourself that good help is hard to find. With a recent survey finding that 80 percent of US businesses planning to add more employees, but executives claiming they can’t find the right candidates, you likely aren’t alone in your thoughts. Unemployment rates for… Read More »
Over the past decade, more companies have committed to hiring veterans. Because of this, unemployment rates for veterans have decreased from 9 percent to 4 percent. These businesses recognize all the skills the military professionals bring to an organization. Even with these success stories, you might still be unsure of taking more initiative in hiring… Read More »