If you were thinking about hiring ex- military candidates, hesitate no longer. Veterans can be incredibly reliable employees that can achieve great results for your companies. Here’s all you need to know to attract and hire them.
Through service, Ex-Military personnel have already proven they are good team players, have exceptional organisational ability, and have specific practical skills. Also, all branches of the armed forces give a mix of both soft and hard skills training, depending on the individual and their role within the military. This means you will be able to find employees who can quickly learn and adapt, and work under pressure and who are highly specialised in niche sectors, such as network engineering, cyber-security and Agile project management.
If you can see how ex-military staff might be good for your company, but you’re not sure how to best find them, here are a few pointers:
- Showcase growth, committment and development
Jobs with a future will attract them, and they will show the same dedication in civilian posts as they showed throughout their military careers. Emphasise training and the chance of advancement in the company and give regular updates on this to those you already have working for you. As an employer, you can also showcase your commitment to Ex-Mil candidates by signing to the Armed Forces Covenant and building a specialist training program for service leavers. Companies such as Amazon or Jacobs have strong training programs dedicated to ex-mil candidates – look into their schemes to get inspiration and get going with yours.
- Know how to advertise jobs to Ex-Military personnel.
Veterans have a lot to offer. People with military experience have received training in many areas of work. Be specific in your job advertisements; a diverse group of people join the military, so being specific and clear about your needs is key. If your company has too much focus on civilian qualifications, veterans will feel less compelled to apply. Try to focus instead on industry experience as this will get them to send their resume. If you want to specifically hire ex-military personnel, you can also create specific ads aimed at them, as this will automatically assure greater response
- Directly speak to Them
As well as crafting your job advertisements to veterans, make sure to attend job fairs – online or offline – that are directed at military personnel. Tell them what your company is offering and list the abilities you are looking for. A great example of a job fair for veterans is the Forces Transition Group, which can be a great opportunity for your company to directly connect with Ex-Mil candidates.
If you would like specific guidance on hiring ex-mil candidates or you’d like one of our consultants to do the job for you – do not hesitate to contact us and we’ll find you the best candidate suited to the job!
