A recent study conducted by Indeed.com reveals where, and how Veterans are looking for work. As you would imagine, the top search for military veterans seeking work is in Security or Law Enforcement. Job postings within Management and Protective Service specialties enjoy a higher share of clicks to all occupations from veterans compared with the rest of the job seeker population, indicating that many veterans’ intend to continue on in leadership and security roles in civilian life. Surprisingly, Healthcare Practitioners and Technical occupations receive significantly less interest from veterans than all job seekers. This is interesting, considering the percentage of military members who receive medical training in the armed forces and could possibly transition to a civilian medical occupation with relative ease. One industry with a significant barrier is civil servant jobs, such as firefighter or paramedic. These jobs are extremely competitive, and do not hire every year, but they certainly are not the only field Veterans with applicable experience should be looking to for work. There are many other private sector jobs that have something to offer. So where, and how, should veterans look for work?
Mobile usage is higher among Veterans than non-veterans:
Cell phones are increasingly relied upon for information and to contact employers. A recent studyconducted by Indeed saw that last summer, more than half of all Veterans' search for jobs came from a cell phone, as opposed to the majority of the civilian industry. While everyone enjoys the convenience of the internet at our fingertips, searching for work on a mobile device can make it more difficult to submit a proper application for a job. There are several li
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mitations to using a cell phone. You will need to have a resume actively stored on your phone, and as we've discussed in this blog before, a "one size fits all" approach to applying for work is not the best approach. Take the time to research everything you can about a company before submitting an application, and it is recommended that you do this on a computer, not your phone. You can miss important information on your phone, and you can type something and have the "autocorrect" feature change your wording to something else. For these reasons, it is recommended that you use a computer instead of a phone to actively search for work, as it will make the tedious process of editing your resume and applying for jobs a little more clear.
The Guard Source One website is an excellent example of a high-quality, free source of information and job leads for the security industry. Since the highest sough-after industry for Veterans in the civilian job market is in security, chances are GSO has something for you that is ideal for whatever your life situation is right now. Whether you are going to school and need some part time work, or a ready for a full career, take a look at what options are available for you. Find a local work source that can put you in touch with employers, or companies that offer the training you need to succeed. The world is full of great possibilities, and the best way to find them may not be with a quick search on your phone
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