Take it from an old veteran, those doing the hiring today, especially those with degree's and working in the so called 'human resources', god I hate that label, departments, haven't a clue as to what previous multiple experience, from previous jobs and life, brings to the jobs they're looking to fill even if not related, the real education comes with life and the experiences in especially in the labor markets. Unlike not long ago where employers seemed to have an understanding that job and life experiences quickly translated to fill their needs with minimal training. And today's military even those once just considered grunts are taught in high tech equipment and much much more as the advances come quick and needs are filled. A resume without especially direct contact tells one nothing about a real applicant! It isn't only the total disconnect with those served understanding the military experience and training, they no longer can equate civilian job experience and what it might bring to their needs anymore. I'm only guessing but I'll bet if a study was done we've had much more growth in turnover, thus lost capital, in these last couple of decades as this has gotten worse. Hiring then finding out shortly those hired can't grasp the job needs quick enough or as quick as the employer wants, especially as they want more from each employee.
July 10, 2013 - Private employers and armed forces members need to bridge a gap between military and civilian job descriptions to boost veterans’ employment, Xcel Energy Inc. CEO Ben Fowke told a congressional committee Wednesday.
The leader of the Minnesota-based utility giant wants to use veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to help address significant worker turnover Xcel expects in the next decade.
But to do so, Fowke told the Senate and House Joint Economic Committee, veterans must learn to explain how their military experience equates to jobs such as “linesmen and women, plant operation and maintenance workers and engineers.” read more>>>
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