Introduction The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) encourages employers to support defence and inspire others to do the same. Outline The scheme encompasses Bronze, Silver and Gold awards for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the armed forces community, and align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant. The ERS… Read More
Employment Background Check Options for Veterans Seeking Work in Australia
Introduction Serving in the military is one of the most outstanding services an individual can offer to their country. Veterans represent our country’s highest ideals, which is why we honour their service. However, transitioning from military to civilian work can be challenging for veterans for several reasons. One great strategy for veterans seeking work in… Read More
7 Hacks for Getting a Civilian Job After Military Service
Are you wondering how to maximise your chances of landing a decent job in the civilian world after one or more years of military service? Even though there are plenty of free resources for helping people make the transition, the move is not always a simple one. Many newly discharged individuals want to finish college… Read More
Conducting a Post-Discharge Job Search
Introduction Are you getting jittery about finding gainful employment after leaving military service? Every year, thousands of former service members find themselves thrust into the civilian economy with many curiosities ahead of them. While it is helpful that the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) administers a one-day employment preparation workshop for all transitioning service… Read More
3 Labour Market Challenges Veterans Face
Introduction It might seem counterintuitive, but veterans, on aggregate, make more money in the civilian workforce than non-veterans do at every stage of their career. That does not mean, however, that there are not job search and labour market challenges veterans face that make finding jobs and careers more difficult. Spending a substantial amount of… Read More
Tips for Writing Military-to-Civilian Resumes
Introduction Military veterans enter the civilian working world with a diverse skillset and a wealth of experience, often dealing with heavy, high-stakes responsibilities. Unfortunately, most civilians have no notion (or a skewed view of) what the military is up to or how to decipher military jargon. A transitioning veteran must build a military-to-civilian resume/CV that… Read More
Veterans and Future Competition for ‘Civilian’ Jobs
Fierce competition for civilian jobs and a military with less of a public profile mean veterans are set to face “significant challenges” in future, a report has claimed. The Lifting Our Sights: Beyond 2030 study from the Forces in Mind Trust also highlights that the changing nature of conflict could have unforeseen medical effects on… Read More
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