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Category: Veterans
Veterans – Military to Civilian Careers
How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate
our heroes and she-roes!” ~ Maya Angelou
Guest Post by Lyn Nelson
As we honor our nation's Armed Forces heroes this Veterans Day, I'd like to use this space to discuss some of the difficulties our returning veterans undergo in transitioning back to the workforce. Veterans possess a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives to contribute to future jobs, and yet its members still face significant trouble getting hired. From my experience working with veteran clients, I'd like to share a few insights: