News From the Cause
Job barriers, yes, but vets can climb: (NORTH COUNTY TIMES, SDGO)
January 14, 2011
What used to be only whispered is finally public knowledge: Human resource managers are leery of hiring veterans. There are two reasons for this, according to Chad Storlie, 44, author of "Combat Leader to Corporate Leader: 20 Lessons to Advance Your Civilian Career."...
"A lot falls on the vet to explain how they can translate their military jobs skills into the business" they are seeking entry into. "They also must put HR managers at ease."Storlie said the bottom line for employers is whether a veteran can bring skills to their organizations. The answer is a resounding yes, he said.
Military service, he said, fosters adherence to teamwork, carrying out detailed procedures and on-time performance, all job traits sought in career fields such as transportation, warehousing and light manufacturing.Click here to view
