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Why veterans are such great job candidates

5/27/2013

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Memorial Day is a good day to mention why veterans are among my favorite clients - and have been for years. I’ve seen how well they do in business schools, always favorites there too. They’re disciplined, tenacious, resourceful and financial services organizations (among others) also love them.  

Many of the officers I work with have come from tough backgrounds and have fought hard to make it. They understand the value of team work. That’s just one of the reasons why organizations love hiring them.

I've had clients who have done several tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, but have never held a job outside of the military. I’ve seen them start from scratch, build networks, pick up the skills they’ll need for success in civilian life. It's great to watch.  

But the sequester is taking a bite out of tuition remission, along with a lot of other services for veterans, making it harder for our veterans to get the education they need. It's outrageous that they have to pay for an education after what they’ve been through.  

No one’s ever accused me of being a super patriot, but maybe Memorial Day is a good reminder that the rest of us need to pay special attention. Not just for today, but every day. 

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5/28/2013 11:52:39 pm

Ellis,

Thank you for your blog post on Memorial Day – a fitting way to remember those that have served and are in the process of the military transition.

The military to private sector transition is difficult, likely much more difficult than many will acknowledge. It is truly about creating an effective network and translating our significant operational and management skills into a language an employer will understand. Although, I have come to find that it requires the military member to adjust as well and some have a difficult time doing this after serving in the same homogenous organization after 15 to 25 years.
Thank you for the lunch discussions you lead at Columbia Business School – your advice and mentorship has been critical in my transition from the Marine Corps.

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