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🚀 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life? We’ve Got You Covered! 🎖️ Join us at Tensley on October 17th, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM for an impactful Tech Talk focused on making your transition smoother. Whether you're just starting or looking for that final push, this event is for you! What to Expect: 🎤 Insights from Recruiters: Connect with recruiters who specialize in helping veterans transition to civilian roles. They’ll share insider tips and guidance on making your skills shine in the job market. 🍔 Food & Drinks: Enjoy refreshments while you connect with fellow attendees. 📄 Resume Review: Get professional feedback to help your resume stand out. 🛡️ Clearance Discussions: Learn how to leverage your military clearance in the civilian job market.

Looking to level up your tech hiring game? 🚀 We've put together The Ultimate Guide to Tech Recruiting - the only resource you need to ensure you're attracting, sourcing, interviewing and retaining the top tech talent in 2024! Find out how top voices in the industry from Dunelm, DuckDuckGo, Parallel Minds, RL100 and (TTC) The Talent Community do it and take your tech hiring game to the next level Check out the guide in the comments 👇

The #FourBlockVirtualTexas Cohort just completed our 6th session, and it was all about crafting winning resumes for transitioning Veterans! A huge thank you to Gregory "Scot" Smith, David Whitley, Aaron Sharp Miranda, Forrester (Rich) Goodrich, Jr. from the Wells Fargo Veterans' Connection Team for their outstanding insight into resumes and sharing the career opportunities and Veteran hiring efforts available at Wells Fargo for America's transitioning veterans🙌 Some key lessons from tonight’s session: 🛠 Start with a Master Resume – This is your complete record of skills, experiences, and accomplishments. From here, you can easily craft targeted resumes for specific roles. 🎯 Targeted Resumes are a Must! – No more “spray and pray” tactics. Tailor each resume to the job description to ensure you're speaking the employer’s language and showcasing how you fit their needs. 📑 Use the Right Tools – We explored tools like Careerflow's Resume Builder and strategies to beat the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) shared by Indeed. Veterans, your resume is more than just a document—it’s your ticket to landing that next great opportunity. So, get started on those master resumes and leverage the resources available to tailor each one! Once again, a big thanks to Wells Fargo for supporting veterans and sharing such valuable guidance. Onward and upward! 💼 #FourBlock #veterans #transitioningmilitary #resume #careeropportunities #WellsFargoVeterans #masterresume #targetedresume #careertransition

Really enjoyed this Harvard Business Review article on innovation by Eric Athas of The New York Times. It resonated with my experience, that it’s less about fostering innovation and more about avoiding innovation suppression. My teams have had success making time for creative brainstorming in project schedules, proving new concepts on a small scale before making large investment decisions, and encouraging each other to challenge assumptions respectfully. What's worked for you?  If you're looking for concrete ideas to create the time and space for innovation in your organization, I recommend giving it a read. https://lnkd.in/eKSRrMAj

Did you know? 👀 In 2020, Veterans made up nearly 29% of all new hires at HRU Tech! Their dedication, discipline, and skills are assets in any workplace. But here's the reality—80% of companies don’t have a veterans recruiting program in place. At HRU Tech, we’re on a mission to change that. Our FREE eBook is crafted to help you build a strong Veteran recruiting strategy from the ground up. Let’s work together to welcome our nation’s heroes into your workforce! 📥 Download the eBook now to learn how: https://lnkd.in/gHyPn67n

I also heard and talked to a few close colleagues and friends about the layoffs this past week. It's shocking to see so many skilled, tenured, and qualified individuals let go—people you would never expect to be on the chopping block. Unfortunately, this is the reality of working for large defense contractors, as most large primes follow this method to reduce their overhead or restructure. We must remember that publically traded companies answer to their investors and bottom dollar first, and their senior leadership commonly view their staff as just numbers on contracts, job titles, and pay grades. Also, senior management rarely communicate with those who will be affected before the layoff, and I find it appalling that employees find out by being walked out by security within the same half hour of being notified. I knew one employee with almost three decades of tenure that I'd hire in a heartbeat if I could was just walked out. There was no dignity in his departure, no going away party, or anything for this well-respected Chief Systems Engineer... Everyone just had to watch or hear about their friend and colleague they've worked with for years being walked out the door. If this is how your company approaches things, guess what? We all see and talk about you. We communicate amongst ourselves about how you treat your employees—how you treat us. This is a critical decision factor when recommending and seeking employment or opportunities. You'll be hard-pressed to see those recently affected and their close networks apply/re-apply after being treated like that. As a previous manager within the Large Primes, I always informed my teams that looking for a new opportunity while employed was always better. I will never fault them for leaving my team for a better opportunity that I could not provide. I'd even help them out with training, recommendations, and resume support. If they were moving jobs just to move, I'd try to figure out why they felt the need to look elsewhere. I had a few during a contract transition, and I sat down with every single one to ensure they had backup plans if it didn't go how we thought it would. Fortunately, I was able to keep them and didn't have to worry about it, but my management was nonexistent in assisting me with this and just told me casually that if they didn't see the writing on the walls, then that was their fault... If you are in the position to make this hard decision, just remember that we are all human, including yourself. If you lose your humanity for the sake of money or position, it may not hurt to push back or decide for yourself if that is the type of organization you'd like to work for. I hope everyone affected is able to land on their feet as well as they can! If you need any support, please reach out, and I'll see what I can do. -James https://lnkd.in/gRARksnM #EW #Electronicwarfare #SIGINT #ELINT #COMINT #RADAR #Employment #Layoffs

Thanks for joining us during today's webinar "From Service to Success: Strengthening Your Veteran Hiring Initiatives" with Kim Lott and Ruth Toombs! To learn more about what we discussed and how Recruit Rooster can help with your veteran hiring initiatives, visit: https://lnkd.in/ge5YTFMm

Careers with Longevity | The world is rapidly evolving and that can mean disruption in your current career pathway. James Gfrerer joined me to discuss how the IT field is advancing to meet current workforce demands and how it's focused on continuous improvement to achieve an improved future state. If you are in the IT field, I encourage you to offer a comment to those who are thinking about training or re-training to break into this lucrative and fulfilling field. VHV | Veterans Helping Veterans

Back to school is here, and there's no better time to level up your recruitment efforts! Join the 2,000+ employers who are already engaging with early talent on the Handshake feed. This is your chance to showcase your brand, share meaningful content, and get in front of thousands of qualified candidates actively looking for their next opportunity. Whether you're hiring interns, co-ops, or recent grads, Handshake is where top talent connects with the companies that shape their futures. Don't miss out—get started today and make your mark this recruiting season! #Recruiting #EarlyTalent #BackToSchool #EmployerBranding #Handshake

Exciting news in the job board industry! Monster and CareerBuilder are combining forces to create a stronger platform for both talent and employers. This merger marks a transformative step in the job search landscape, offering enhanced resources and opportunities. By joining together, they will expand their reach, providing access to a larger pool of talent and job opportunities, and introducing innovative tools to streamline the hiring process.