Looking to hire a veteran? Then you probably already know the many reasons that veterans make excellent employees. Their military experience has provided them with education, training, values, leadership skills and teamwork experience.
Translate military skills
Many veterans also have specific skills that can put to use in your workplace. To learn about military occupations that may share skills and work experience with the jobs you need to hire for, visit the Civilian-to-Military Occupation Translator.
You may also be eligible for a tax incentive for hiring a veteran. Read about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Vow to Hire Heroes provisions.
Get started: two steps to hire a vet
- Begin by posting your job opening on your state job bank.
- Next, contact a Veterans Employment Representative at a American Job Center. Let them know you want to hire a veteran.
Learn more
You'll find tips and information for employers at VetSuccess.gov's employer page.
Read more about veterans' rights and responsibilites at the elaws USERRA Advisor.
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