Employers 4 Veterans: Jobs for U.S. Veterans

Game Developer's Newest 'Call of Duty': Help Vets Find Jobs

2009-11-09T08:30:00.000-08:00

Firm donates $1 million to boost employment for lagging demographic

By Ed O'Keefe
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, November 9, 2009

A video game company is donating $1 million on Tuesday to set up a foundation to help veterans find employment, organizers announced. Activision Blizzard, which produces the popular Guitar Hero and Tony Hawk franchises, said its Call of Duty Endowment (CODE) will support other groups that assist veterans with their careers.

Unemployment may have hit double digits in the nation last week, but for veterans, finding a job has always had its challenges. The unemployment rate among people who served in the military since 2001 was 11.6 percent in October, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Read the complete article here.

Call of Duty Endowment Created to Help Veterans Combat Unemployment

2009-11-09T07:37:00.000-08:00

Activision Blizzard to make initial donation of $1 million, to raise awareness and assist organizations that provide veterans with training and job placement.

WASHINGTON - On Tuesday, November 10, at 8:30AM EST, the Call of Duty Endowment (CODE), a non-profit public benefit corporation whose mission is to help soldiers transition to civilian careers, will host a launch breakfast and press conference at the Newseum in Washington, DC. A major grant announcement and new partnership will also be unveiled.

Recent trends show that America's veterans are facing a new adversary - unemployment. According to figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 500,000 unemployed veterans between the ages of 18 and 64 in the United States.

WHO:

Bobby Kotick, Activision Blizzard CEO
CODE Advisory Council Members: MG Matthew P. Caulfield (USMC-Ret.), COL Roger Dimsdale (USA-Ret.), RADM Ronne Froman (USN-Ret.), CPT Gordon H. Mansfield (USA-Ret.), BG James A. "Spider" Marks (USA-Ret.), GEN Montgomery C. Meigs (USA-Ret.), SFC Steve Robinson (USA-Ret.), BG Harry A. Sieben, Jr. (USANG-Ret.), MG Craig Whelden (USA-Ret.), MCPO Maurice Wilson (USN-Ret.)

WHAT:

Breakfast & Press Conference (Program to begin at 9:00 AM)

WHEN:

Tuesday, November 10th at 8:30 AM EST

WHERE:

The Newseum
555 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20001

**Breakfast will be provided to media attending the event**

Kenton Group Joins HireVeterans.com

2009-11-05T17:23:00.000-08:00

Jobs available for Veterans at Kenton Group. Join this dynamic team delivering Expertise-on-Demand! Now with HireVeterans.com.

The Kenton Group is a business consulting group providing Telecommunications Engineering, Project Management, Staffing and Business Development Consulting Services to utilities and businesses in both commercial and government markets across the nation.

Now Kenton has teamed up with HireVeterans.com to hire our U.S. Veteran men and women in this vibrant consulting company committed to delivering the preeminent service in an industry requiring expertise, dedication, and constant utilization of the latest technologies and best practices.

Kenton Group supplies the experience, expertise and services critical for success in today's dynamic communication environment.

No better place to look than our veterans to meet this objective.

Veterans understand the imperative to continuously improve, using the latest technologies and techniques to meet the needs of the wide array of clients that Kenton serves.

Kenton Group's job assignment information

Kenton Group is a major Business Development Company working with many of the nations largest telecommunication companies in the areas of strategic planning, marketing, sales, engineering design, transmission engineering, outside/inside plant engineering, switch engineering/translations, facility engineering, network control management, and customer service/service delivery & circuit provisioning systems, and short and long term contract staffing.

Relationships

Kenton is all about relationships - building and maintaining good relationships with our clients and also with our Associates. That's what makes Kenton Group successful in what we do. Our commitment to you as an Associate with Kenton Group is to treat you with respect and recognize the value you bring to Kenton Group.

Careers and Benefits

We offer choices within an extensive list of benefits, paid vacation/holidays and 401(k) are an option with Kenton Group.

On this career site you will see jobs currently being filled by Kenton Group. If you do not see a position that fits your background and skills, please send us your resume now as our needs change quickly and regularly. If you have no resume or if your resume is not current, take advantage of the Resume Builder option found here.

Jobs available NOW for Veterans, click here for the Kenton Group’s listings.

Drawing upon the talent and dedication from across our country, the Kenton Group offers Expertise-on-Demand. We hope you join our team as we serve with old-school dedication and the latest technologies and best practices to meet our clients’ needs.

Cruise Planners Support Veterans with Discounted Franchise Opportunity

2009-11-05T11:10:00.000-08:00

Veterans can start new business with additional 25 percent off in honor of Veterans Day

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – November 5, 2009 – Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, is offering a limited-time discount for U.S. veterans looking to start a new career in the cruise industry. To celebrate Veterans Day, Cruise Planners will provide veterans with an added 25 percent discount on a Cruise Planners franchise, nearly a $2,700 savings. The offer is available November 9 – 13, 2009.

“Cruise Planners is seeking motivated, entrepreneurial-minded veterans looking to control their destiny,” said Cruise Planners CEO Michelle Fee. “We offer a strong training program and provide all the tools necessary to build a successful home-based business. We’re confident it’s the best franchise opportunity currently available with the added bonus of travel.” Cruise Planners franchise benefits include the highest commissions in the industry, travel agent rates for personal travel and year-round educational training opportunities. Exclusive veteran benefits include a $1,000 franchise discount, a $500 co-op advertising fund to help get the business started and a complimentary three-month trial on Cruise Planners’ Web Program, just to name a few.

“We support our U.S. troops and veterans through our successful CP Cares program. We’re proud to launch this program as an extension of our support and we look forward to helping entrepreneurial veterans transition to a new and rewarding career,” Fee continued. “Some of our veteran owners are among our strongest and most successful agents.”

To receive the Veterans Day 25 percent discount, honorably discharged veterans must inquire during the week of November 9 – 13 and join Cruise Planners prior to December 31st, 2009. A full list of benefits exclusive to veterans and more information can be found at: http://www.beacruiseagent.com/pres/Veterans_Program. Veterans can also call 1 (888) 582-2150 and mention this Veterans Day program.

About Cruise Planners/American Express

Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Services Representative, is the largest home-based travel agent network in the cruise industry with more than 700 franchise owners across the country that independently book cruises and associated travel. Named No.1 Cruise Tour / Travel Agency by Entrepreneur Magazine for the past five years, Cruise Planners positions franchise owners for success by providing them with innovating marketing, booking and lead-generating tools as well as professional development and hands-on training with the industry’s top executives. Headquartered in Coral Springs, Fla., Cruise Planners has achieved top producer status with every major cruise line. Accolades include Royal Caribbean International Home-based Partner of the Year (2007 – 2008); Regent Seven Seas Top Producer (2009); and American Express Travel Representative Excellence Awards (2004 – 2009).

For more general information, please visit http://www.cruiseplanners.com/. Information about purchasing a Cruise Planners franchise can be obtained by contacting the Franchise Sales Department at (888) 582-2150 or visiting http://www.beacruiseagent.com/.

Public Relations and Media Contacts:
Holly Zawyer / Caitlin Murphy
Cheryl Andrews Marketing
P: 305-444-4033
holly@cam-pr.com / caitlin@cam-pr.com

Super Great Jobs with No Candidates

2009-11-03T13:53:00.000-08:00

Hiring managers struggle to find employees, even as millions of jobs seekers are desperate for work.

By Gordon Gates

Despite millions of unemployed job seekers desperate for work, many open positions are languishing unfilled. The reason? Not enough candidates.

With job openings largely concentrated in specialized industries like healthcare, green technology and energy, some employers say the problem is finding qualified workers, which are in short supply. Meanwhile, they are inundated with eager candidates from other industries who lack the skills and experience that the job requires.

According to a recent survey by HireVeterans.com, more than half of employers said "quality of candidates" or "availability of candidates" are their greatest challenges -- despite the recession.

Mary Willoughby, the director of human resources at the Center for Disability Rights in Rochester, New York, has been trying to hire registered nurses, home health aides and service coordinators for several of the agencies that she oversees.

Many of the positions, which require specific skills and offer salaries in the range of $30,000 to $45,000, have been vacant for six months or longer.

The job postings, which appear on CareerBuilder, HireVeterans.com. Craigslist and some regional sites, garner a lot of attention, she says. "We get tons of résumés from people. We are just not getting highly qualified candidates."

The problem, according to Willoughby, is that they are bombarded by résumés from job seekers without the two years or more of healthcare experience necessary. "We're seeing a lot of people trying to break into the healthcare arena," she said.

As a result, human resources spends too much time sifting through résumés for people who aren't remotely qualified, and can't find many that are. "We've gotten close to 300 résumés for a service coordinator position. Out of that we brought in four people," she said.

Those that didn't make the cut included someone with previous experience as an office clerk and a job applicant with a bachelor's in mathematics, currently employed at a café.

Willoughby recently instituted a hiring incentive program to encourage existing employees to refer viable candidates. Those responsible for bringing in new hires are eligible to receive $2,500 to $5,000, depending on the position. She has also added in a signing bonus for the new employees.

Things are even worse on the higher end of the pay scale. At wireless leasing firm, Unison Site, a position for director of lead generation, which pays $90,000-$140,000, has been open for three months, with no candidates in sight.

"With the job market the way it is, we should be able to recruit really good people and it hasn't worked quite as well as we wanted," said Joe Songer, co-founder and chief financial officer. "My problem is when I put an ad out I just get bombarded with people that aren't qualified."

Typically, the jobs that are the hardest to fill are those that require unique or extensive work experience, according to management professor Peter Cappelli of the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business.

For job seekers, applying to those types of positions may be worth the off chance that one responds with a request for an interview. "They think, I've got nothing to lose," Cappelli said.

Recruiters recommend that job seekers create a targeted list of companies with a clear match to their background and tailor their experience to the job they are applying for, rather than blanketing all available job openings with the same résumé.

"Eighty percent of jobs are being obtained on personal referrals so candidates that are spending the bulk of their time sending their resume out blindly are not being the most fruitful," said Carolyn Thompson, president of CMCS, a boutique staffing firm near Washington, D.C.

Thompson advises job seekers to network within those target companies, whether in person or through social networking sites.

Without a contact at the company, résumés should highlight and emphasize any relevant experience specific to the job opening, added Jennifer Becker, market director for Ajilon Professional Staffing. "You really want your résumé to very quickly and easily reflect your relevant skills and the value you can bring to the position."

"If the client has to look for it, you are probably going to get passed over."

Submit Your Best Résumé Now at HireVeterans.com

2009-11-03T09:38:00.000-08:00

Résumé Writing for Veterans

by Captain Lonnie Ryan

Having a perfect résumé is essential if you want to break into the civilian job market. Not only must your résumé be formatted to your new industry, but it must also emphasize military skills that are transferable to civilian jobs. Professional Military-to-Civilian Transition Résumé Writing greatly improves the odds of getting a civilian job in your favor.

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Ten Tips for Successful Résumé Writing for Job Seeking Veterans

2009-10-29T18:25:00.000-07:00

Submit Your Best Résumé Now to HireVeterans.com!

by Captain Lonnie Ryan

Many people agonize over writing a résumé, and often for good reason. It is challenging and difficulty to write an effective, creative résumé that gets results. Most prospective employers decide after reading the first few lines whether or not they want to interview you. Add to that the vast sea of competitive candidates with whom you're going head to head, and suddenly the entire process of crafting a winning résumé can seem daunting if not impossible.

Luckily, there are some tried-and-true rules to follow that can help you transform your résumé from blah to wow! Use the 10 tips below to help parlay your résumé into a winner:

1.Don't skip the small stuff. Make sure your résumé includes your name, mailing address, phone numbers, and e-mail address -- all possible ways you can be contacted. Should your résumé happen to get separated from your cover letter, a potential employer will have no way of getting in touch with you.

2.Use language that sizzles. Use active language and strong, energetic words. Avoid the use of personal pronouns such as "I" and "me." Steer clear of buzzwords, acronyms, and industry-specific jargon. Avoid the use of phrases such as "responsibilities included" or "duties included" -- employers want to hear about your accomplishments, not how well you carried out your assigned duties.

3.Get to the point. It's a smart idea to quickly capture an employer's attention with easily digestible information. Consider beginning your résumé with a specific, highly condensed summary of your professional background, skills, and attributes. A summary also helps to give your résumé focus.

4.Edit and proofread carefully. The importance of painstakingly proofing your résumé for typos, misspellings, and grammatical errors cannot be stressed enough. Enlist several other pairs of eyes to go over it as well, preferably belonging to friends who are professional writers or editors. Having to review so many résumés can make many employers look for reasons to eliminate applicants; that first typo usually does the trick. Even small mistakes can lead a potential employer to believe that a candidate might not make a very careful or conscientious employee.

5.Customize. If you have a broad range of experience, you may want to consider having more than one résumé, each targeted to a specific industry or job.

6.Be truthful and accurate. Make sure you have not included any misleading or false information on your résumé. Chances are your "inaccuracies" will eventually be discovered, and you'll lose all credibility with your prospective employer.

7.Name your motivation. It's important to paint a clear picture of your goals and objectives, as well as the industry or position that you are targeting. Don't make an employer guess; he or she should be able to take a quick glance at your résumé and have a good sense of what you want to do.

8.Emphasize achievements. Employers are less interested in titles and duties and more interested in previous accomplishments. The fact that you implemented cost-cutting measures that reduced your department's expenses by 15 percent is far more meaningful than simply stating you oversaw a budget. Quantify your achievements in terms of percentages, dollar amounts, or time frames to make your accomplishments more concrete.

9.Put education in the right place. If you are a recent graduate who does not yet have much work experience, make sure to put the emphasis on your education. In addition to listing the university you attended, include information on degrees earned, majors and minors, grade point average, date of program completion, and any scholarships or honors received. Once you've got several years of work experience under your belt, this education information can move to the end of the résumé.

10.Include references and portfolio. While many résumés promise references "upon request," sometimes it's a good idea to include a list of references up front. Make sure it's a list of professional acquaintances that you trust to speak well of your skills and past accomplishments to prospective employers. You may also want to attach a portfolio of your professional-quality work to illustrate your abilities.

HireVeterans.com, which was acquired by VeteransToday.com in May 2006 and is now part of The Veterans Today Network, is now a leader in online veterans and military recruiting and is also expanding in virtually every category of the veterans and military e-recruiting space. Those Veterans seeking jobs are afforded a free opportunity to post their résumé at this website.

Contact Captain Lonnie Ryan at captryan@hireveterans.com for information on how you, the Veteran employer can become a member on the HireVeterans.com website.

Kaplan University Joins HireVeterans.com

2009-10-27T14:18:00.000-07:00

Kaplan University Campuses Are Hiring Veterans

by Captain Lonnie Ryan

Real-world knowledge and skills are essential in today's competitive job market. Kaplan University has teamed with HireVeterans.com to offer job positions to US Veterans. Kaplan University's campus based programs offer the education to prepare you for the life you want to live.

Careers at Kaplan University

Kaplan University empowers people to change their lives. At Kaplan, their mission is to help individuals achieve their educational and career goals. Kaplan University builds futures one success story at a time.

“Now is an exciting time for Kaplan; this is a company that is changing the face of higher education.” -Andrew Rosen, CEO, Kaplan Inc.

Gift of Knowledge

At Kaplan, they believe that investment in their employees and their education is an important component in the success of their community of professionals. The Gift of Knowledge program allows Kaplan University to help employees develop academically while they continue to develop their careers at Kaplan. Kaplan University looks forward to having all eligible candidates take advantage of the educational benefits the Kaplan Higher Education Gift of Knowledge program offers.

Employees receive 100% tuition discount for any Kaplan University Online programs.

Quick eligibility - benefit starts after 30 days of service for full and part time employees (and eligible dependents).

Workplace Diversity

Diversity isn’t just about being different… It’s about complementing each other’s skill areas and knowledge to make Kaplan the best it can be. At Kaplan, they don’t identify diversity as difference, but as strength.

For Kaplan Higher Education, promoting a diverse workplace is common sense; by respecting the individuality of their employees, they strengthen their ability to innovate. Innovation is a key characteristic of a successful business.

Kaplan has been dedicated to making education available to more and more people through their various divisions; and the diversity of their employees reflects the diversity of Kaplan University's end users. Not only do they value their employees for their professionalism and skills, but also for the unique viewpoint they bring to inspire innovation and growth in the Kaplan community.

Kaplan, Inc. is becoming an increasingly global company. They have operations in London, Tel Aviv, Singapore, and Sydney. Kaplan University realizes that the diversity of their employees affects their ability to adapt in today’s global market. Only by embracing all of their employees can Kaplan University remain the powerhouse company that they are today.

Benefits

Kaplan recognizes the importance of choice, quality, and value in their employee benefits package. They believe that the benefits package is an important part of their employees' total compensation, and it reflects Kaplan’s strong commitment to providing them with comprehensive and competitive benefits.

The different benefit plans offered by the company are known as the Flex Program. In conjunction with their providers, Kaplan University offers a variety of tools and services you can use to stay informed about your health, select the provider that best fits your needs, and understand how your benefit plans work, thereby enabling you to choose when and if to use lower-cost services to save on your out-of-pocket expenses.

Work Environment

At campuses in the United States and abroad, as well as online, Kaplan University offers educational opportunities that help people advance their careers and better their lives. They offer so much to their students, they like to offer just as much to their employees. Being a part of the Kaplan team means a dynamic career move, a comprehensive benefits package, and absolute job satisfaction.

Jobs available for NOW for Veterans, click here for the Kaplan University job listings.

BRE Properties, Inc. Joins HireVeterans.com

2009-10-22T09:43:00.000-07:00

Veterans and BRE Properties, Inc. are now an Employment Team at HireVeterans.com

by Captain Lonnie Ryan

BRE Properties, Inc. is a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) that builds, acquires and manages apartment communities throughout the West's most sought after places to live. They have now teamed with HireVeterans.com to hire our US Veteran men and women in the real estate industry. They understand the value of the home and how to enhance it—for their residents, their communities and their investors.

BRE Properties business touches one of the most personal aspects of their customers' lives—the place they call home. BRE believes this creates not just a responsibility, but a tremendous opportunity to set themselves apart by seeing things from their residents' point of view and putting them first in all they do. The power of this viewpoint is what's good for their residents is good for their company. As they build relationships with the people and communities they serve, they set themselves apart in the marketplace and create long-term, income-producing investments for their shareholders.

What's it like to work at BRE?

It's rewarding. More than a real estate firm, BRE is a customer service company that values every associate's contribution to Bre's success.

It's exciting. You're part of a team of highly creative, self-motivated professionals who go the extra mile to treat their customers the way they would like to be treated themselves.

It's the opportunity to build the career of a lifetime. As BRE grows, they prefer to promote from the best possible pool of talent they know: their own people.

Time and again, their residents tell them that it's the "friendliness, professionalism and responsiveness of the staff" that led them to choose a BRE community. From property managing, leasing and maintenance to accounting, IT, administration, and development and acquisitions, BRE is always looking for talented, experienced professionals who make people their top priority. Sound familiar? If so, they'd like to hear from you.

Benefits

BRE offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects how much they value their associates and their families.

Health Plans

Medical
Dental
Pre-tax flex plan
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life
Short- and long-term disability
Accidental death insurance

401(k)

Employer-matching 401(k) plan that offers financial planning and independent brokerage services

Continuing Education

Scholarship program for the children or grandchildren of full-time associates
IRS 529 College Plan Tuition reimbursement

Other Benefits

24-hour Employee Assistance
Service awards and recognition
Fun days
Paid time-off benefits, including your birthday
VolunteerMatch Program

BRE's associates play a leading role in BRE's success. And their corporate culture supports them every step of the way. By setting high standards and treating each other the way they treat their residents, they've created a culture where performance, teamwork, creativity, initiative and integrity are contagious.

They employ service-oriented professionals who understand their residents' expectations, then they give them the autonomy to meet--even exceed--those expectations. They recognize and reward associates who share new ideas, communicate well, and inspire others. BRE provides many paths for career growth through training workshops, conferences and tuition reimbursement.

They support one another and share their successes. BRE puts their people first by promoting from within--with no limits to what you can achieve and where you can go.

Jobs available for NOW for Veterans, click here for the BRE Properties, Inc. job listings.

SAWTST, LLC Joins HireVeterans.com

2009-10-18T18:03:00.000-07:00

SAWTST, LLC is a growing logistics support and information technology small business.

by Captain Lonnie Ryan

If you would like to be part of a top notch leading team join the number one team, SAWTST. SAWTST has recently enrolled at HireVeterans.com to hire our US Veterans. SAWTST develops and delivers innovative, value-added products and services for system security, systems integration, network services, information assurance, knowledge management, automated logistics training, automated logistics support, and automated logistics augmentation. SAWTST's strength is in providing superior solutions and services that add value to their clients' operations, increasing their skills and capabilities, and enhancing their ability to support their vital missions. The dedicated SAWTST, LLC personnel perform their jobs with excellence integrity and distinction to create value for their clients.

Utilizing Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) SAWTST helps their clients reduce Total Cost of Ownership while increasing Return on Investment, and Streamline Business Process and Operations. SAWTST teaches businesses how to effectively and efficiently meet objectives.

The SAWTST motto, "Building your future TODAY" is a philosophy and mindset of preparing your business today for tomorrow's challenges!

Mission Objective Core Competencies

SAWTST, LLC’s mission is to be a leader in providing the automated logistics management, training, augmentation and information technology consulting, solutions, training, augmentation to help the Department of Defense and Commercial clients meet the ever-changing needs of today. They are ever vigilant in aligning their solutions with the client’s highest priorities.

Information Technology Core Competencies

Information Technology (IT) or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a broad subject concerned with technology and other aspects of managing and processing information, especially in large organizations. In particular, IT deals with the use of electronic computers and computer software to convert, store, protect, process, transmit, and retrieve information.

SAWTST, LLC provides highly-valued services to their customers by coupling their extensive capabilities with their partnering philosophy to architect the best "total solution" possible. As a result of the excellence in their service delivery and the manner in which they deliver it, their customers are strong advocates promoting SAWTST's growth. SAWTST is perfectly positioned to address the diverse and complex needs of their customers around the globe. They take the time to understand your needs and business values in order to deliver a best of breed solution for your business.

Training Core Competencies

SAWTST provides real world real time training on the battlefields backdoor. Through the use of CSSVSAT and CAISI they provide CSSAMO, STAMIS end users training to standards on and above the level of TRADOC and CASCOM. Each student is required to perform a hands-on test out to be a certified SAWTST graduate on most courses. Soldiers completing the courses receive certificates that provide Commanders with the confidence that their soldiers have the skills and knowledge they need to support the War Fighter. The SAWTST certificate is recognition of the highest standards for all soldiers and contractors utilizing STAMIS in SWA. SAWTST is considered the first one stop multifunctional logistics training team.

SAWTST training objective is consistent with the ongoing transformation requirements being established by the US Army.They focus on the Modular Expeditionary force logistics structure currently deployed to SWA. SAWTST is a training enabler for the logistics enablers. Consulting Core Competencies

What is Lean?

Lean is a philosophy and ongoing effort to reduce waste throughout every process. Lean manufacturing is a systematic approach to identifying and eliminating non-value added activities through continuous improvement of processes. Waste elimination equates to increased process speed.

What is Six Sigma?

Six Sigma is a business improvement process that continually strives for perfection. Six Sigma manufacturing involves a disciplined methodology for eliminating the wastes of defects or variance to lower costs and improve customer satisfaction.

What is ITIL?

The ethos behind the development of ITIL is the recognition that organizations are becoming increasingly dependent on IT in order to satisfy their corporate aims and meet their business needs. This leads to an increased requirement for high quality IT services. ITIL provides the foundation for quality IT Service Management. The widespread adoption of the ITIL guidance has encouraged organizations worldwide, both commercial and non-proprietary, to develop supporting products as part of a shared 'ITIL Philosophy'.

What is IT Infrastructure Planning?

IT infrastructure planning is the process of ensuring that your IT infrastructure is suitable, secure, cost effective and supported.

SAWTST's Mission: Provide reliable, timely, high quality, innovative, cost-effective information technology solutions to support the missions.

SAWTST's Vision: To be a world class information technology solution provider that protects and advances the public health.

SAWTST's Values: FAIR - Fairness, Accountability, Integrity, Reliability

At SAWTST they consider you for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition or disability. The SAWTST policy of Equal Employment Opportunity guarantees equal consideration and treatment for employment seekers.

Jobs available for NOW for Veterans, click here for the SAWTST, LLC job listings.

Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Joins HireVeterans.com

2009-10-14T14:34:00.001-07:00

Apply Now!

by Captain Lonnie Ryan

Maryland State Government appreciates the value of the experience Veterans gained while serving our country. They have teamed with HireVeterans.com to employ Veterans in the many employment positions listed at HireVeterans.com. The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services works to keep Maryland communities safe and provides services to the victims of crime. The Department also provides criminal justice and law enforcement agencies with timely access to accurate information about defendants and offenders.

While DPSCS ensures the security, safety and well being of defendants and offenders under its supervision, the Department also is dedicated to lowering recidivism rates. DPSCS’s new philosophy of corrections and public safety is called RESTART – Reentry Enforcement Services Targeting Addictions Rehabilitation and Treatment. RESTART is designed to reduce crime by reducing the number of repeat offenders who return to the State’s prison system.

WHY WORK FOR THE STATE OF MARYLAND?

The Maryland State Personnel Management System understands the importance of family and children. Our family-friendly benefit practices and policies offer the support and flexibility
you need at work and at home.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package includes from ten to 25 days of annual (vacation) leave per year, depending on seniority, as well as six personal days each calendar year. In addition, the State offers eleven paid holidays and fifteen days of sick leave per year. Our leave policies also adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993.

Health Coverage

When you come to work for the State of Maryland, you and your family may benefit from our medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage. You may also be eligible for life, accidental death and dismemberment and long term care insurance plans at low group rates.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for the Maryland State Personnel Management System entitles you to participate in Health Care and Day Care Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow you to save, on a pretax basis, for health care and day care costs incurred during the plan year.

Flexible Work Schedules

Employees of the State of Maryland typically work a forty-hour work week. Many State agencies offer their employees flexible work schedules. The Teleworking Program enables eligible state employees to work at home, at a satellite office, or at a Telework Center.

Retirement Benefits

Maryland State employees are eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after five years. State employees are also eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan.

Rewarding careers in public service start here. If you are looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to explore the numerous open positions that serve the public good. Maryland State employees serve more than 5 million state residents through a wide variety of occupations.

Jobs available for NOW for Veterans, click here for the Maryland Department of Public Safety
and Correctional Services job listings.

8 Technical Skills Résumé Writing Tips / Seniors Becoming More In Demand In The Workplace

2009-10-14T08:09:00.000-07:00

by Captain Lonnie Ryan

Whether you want to advance in your chosen field or you're making a drastic career change, a resume is a job search necessity. It provides an overview of your experience and skills, and a great resume will help you get an interview for that job you really want. Spend the time to make your resume as good as it can be and you're making a truly worthwhile investment. Veterans at HireVeterans.com are finding that placing thier resumes for free on the site have yeilded great results when seeking a job.

Before You Write Your Resume

1. Before you begin constructing a resume, take the time to think about your experience and what type of job you're looking for.

If you're re-entering the workforce, you may pick a different format than someone who's been working continuously. A recent college graduate will focus more on educational background than an experienced worker. If you're changing careers, you may opt for a different format than someone who is remaining in his current field.

2. Take a look at some sample resumes online. Boston College, the Wall Street Journal, Vault.com and the University of Florida have some good examples.

8 Technical Skills Resume Writing Tips

If you're writing a resume for a technical position here are a few resume tips.

1) Technical Skills Come First
The first resume tip is to put your technical skills, training and knowledge at the top of your resume. Make sure it is detailed and organized and that your technical expertise is clear. Keep in mind that prior to finding its way to the prospective employer the resume is going to be read by a gatekeeper, and will likely be electronically perused for the important keywords. The best resume tip to get your resume in front of the employer is to make sure you include relevant keywords, such as industry or job jargon, an all operating systems and programs with which you are proficient.

2) Customize Your Qualifications
The second resume tip is to document your qualifications according to their relevance to the position for which you are applying, with the most relevant listed first. Your degree or certification is only listed if relevant to the available position. Don't worry about reverse chronology. If, for example, you are applying for a system administration position and one of the prior positions you've held is as a system administrator that job should be listed first - no matter where it appeared in your work experience chronologically.

3) Quantify Your Past Results
The third resume tip is to be factual with your experience, quantifying it where you can. You could, for instance, enumerate the code lines you debugged, the amount of money your budget costs saved, or note the number of computers and servers whose maintenance you were responsible for.

4) Use Action Words
The fourth resume tip is to be active rather than passive in your resume. Begin each sentence with an action, keeping it in the past tense. For example, which description do you think is better?: It is important to clearly describe the value you provided to the employer in the past tense and starting with an action word.

5) Give Yourself Credit
The fifth resume tip is to blow your own horn. This is not the time to be shy. Treat your resume as a marketing and sales tool for yourself. Write it as if you are the product and the employer the consumer. Sell yourself. If you have a significant accomplishment that doesn't seem relevant to the job list it separately, but do list it.

6) Be As Short As Possible While Still Being Totally Clear
The sixth resume tip is to keep your resume as concise as practical, without minimize the point size to make it hard to read, or eliminating needed white space. If your resume includes fewer than six years of experience you should be able to keep it to one page. Unless you are applying for a senior executive position, however, you shouldn't exceed three pages. Some of the ways to be concise is to leave out the details of projects of which you were not the key part. Articles and pronouns can be eliminated - you don't need a, an or the - and you definitely don't need I.

7) Don't Give Any More Information Than The Reader Needs
The seventh resume tip is to eliminate all unimportant, or non-pertinent information, as well as those things that will give away your right to be considered without bias. You should never include on your resume: your marital status, any indication of your health or age, or any associations that would make clear your religious, sexual preference or political affiliation. You don't need to tell a prospective employer, for example, that references are available, nor do you need to name supervisors at this point.

8) No Silly Mistakes
The final resume tip is to check for errors. Check yourself for grammatical and punctuation errors as well as typographical mistakes.

Seniors Becoming More In Demand In The Workplace

The AARP has announced that there has been quite an increase in the amount of employers seeking workers over the age of 50. According to the agency, they have added three federal agencies and six private companies, all seeking senior employees. This is part of an effort of AARP’s new National Employer Team. So far, the IRS, the Peace Corps and the Small Business Association have joined to provide jobs for older employees.

AARP has set up a spot on their website where applicants can seek jobs from these and 35 other agencies and companies. The service is free, even to those who do not belong to AARP. According to Deborah Russell, who is in charge of the agency’s work force related issues, more companies are recognizing the value of hiring seniors. She stated, "They recognize the fact that mature workers bring good experience and skills to the workplace. Many see lower turnover rates (among) mature workers. More importantly, some recognize this is a labor pool they will have to pull from because they don't have the ability to attract younger workers to these kinds of jobs."

This new service from AARP will come in handy as more baby boomers plan to work past the regular retirement age. According to recent surveys, as many as 69% of people in this age group plan to work past the usual retirement age of 65. This is due to high health care costs and insufficient retirement income. Thousands of jobs are currently being offered through this new program.

Contact Captain Lonnie Ryan at captryan@hireveterans.com for information on how you, the Veteran employer can become a member on the HireVeterans.com website.

California State University, San Bernardino Joins HireVeterans.com

2009-10-08T16:44:00.000-07:00

by Captain Lonnie Ryan

California State University, San Bernardino’s Department of Human Resources serves approximately 1,000 employees and prides itself on offering premium quality, responsive, high value services as well as promoting the core values of respect, dignity, integrity, responsibility and trust in our daily practices. California State University, San Bernardino has joined HireVeterans.com to fill their future job fulfillment needs.In working with their Foundation employees and the campus community, they strive to ensure supportive, innovative human resources knowledge and services that highlight their values while delivering first class service to their customers.

A young, vibrant university, California State University, San Bernardino is one of the fastest growing universities in California, largely because of its expanding service area of San Bernardino and Riverside counties, which covers 27,000 square miles – a territory larger than 10 states in the nation. More than 65,000 students have graduated from CSUSB, including many who work in Southern California and make a major positive impact on the economy. Founded in 1965, CSUSB currently enrolls more than 17,500 students and employs more than 2,100 faculty and staff.

Located equidistant between Los Angeles and the Palm Springs area, the university offers more than 70 traditional baccalaureate and master's degree programs and a wide variety of education credential and certificate programs, including many that have earned national recognition. Its business and entrepreneurship programs are nationally respected, as evidenced by CSUSB's 2006 ranking of fourth in the United States for graduate entrepreneur programs. Cal State San Bernardino is distinguished as the first Inland Empire university with prestigious national accreditation for its College of Business and Public Administration. The university's programs in computer science, geographic information and decision sciences, psychology, health, kinesiology, English, public administration, accounting and finance, and many others are all highly regarded. The university is one of the nation's largest teacher-training institutions, and 95 percent of the College of Education's graduates with teaching credentials are employed full-time a year after graduation. Moreover, the College of Education now offers the university's first doctoral program, an Ed.D. in educational leadership. CSUSB's extended education programs in business writing and language skills, technology, entrepreneurship and conference management are some of the state's busiest.

The university's student population is one of the most diverse in California, with a student enrollment so diverse that there is no majority ethnic group on campus.

The growth of the region has meant continued capital development for the university, which continues to construct new facilities to provide students, faculty and staff with an excellent learning and working environment equipped with superior technological capabilities. Recent projects include the Chemical Sciences Building, Student Recreation and Fitness Center, University Village student housing complex, the expanded Santos Manuel Student Union, the renovated biological sciences and physical sciences buildings, the College of Education Building, two new parking structures and a new perimeter road to serve the 430-acre campus.

CSUSB claims the largest indoor arena in San Bernardino and Riverside counties (Coussoulis Arena) and a renowned visual arts gallery and museum in the Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum, one among only 4 percent in the United States that are accredited by the American Association of Museums.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Foundation for California State University, San Bernardino is committed to a diverse workforce and affirmative action, and is an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation maintains and promotes a policy of non-discrimination and non-harassment on the basis of race, sex, gender, color, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic characteristics, status as a disabled veteran, or disabled veteran of the Vietnam era.

Jobs available NOW for Veterans, click here for the California State University, San Bernardino job listings.

Blattner Energy Joins HireVeterans.com

2009-10-07T18:16:00.000-07:00

Blattner Energy and Job Seeking Veterans Fill Jobs in the Energy Sector

by Captain Lonnie Ryan

For over 100 years, Blattner's commitment to consistency, integrity and quality work has led to strategic alliances with their clients—ROCK SOLID RELATIONSHIPS™—based on an expectation of mutual trust and respect. These partnerships extend well beyond individual projects and allow them to deliver superior client satisfaction.

D.H. Blattner & Sons team members share a common goal: understanding their clients' business and collaborating with them to provide quality solutions on time, on budget and with no surprises. They deliver solutions with a well-trained and responsive workforce, a strong work ethic, a comprehensive safety program and competitive pricing. It adds up to one certainty: unparalleled value for their clients.

Founded in 1907, D.H. Blattner & Sons is a heavy civil contractor and construction manager that delivers collaborative construction solutions to industry leaders throughout the United States. David Henry Blattner began conducting business as D.H. Blattner & Co., Railway Contractors. He and his crew earned a reputation for quality and innovative work as they helped build James J. Hill's Great Northern Railroad.

Four generations and more than a century later, D.H Blattner & Sons has developed and capitalized on its expertise to become a leader in multiple areas of construction. Today, they focus on the needs of the heavy civil construction market while their sister entity, Blattner Energy, Inc., delivers construction solutions to owners and developers in the renewable energy market.

D.H. Blattner & Sons has expanded and diversified, faced obstacles and celebrated success, but one thing hasn’t changed: their reputation. D.H. Blattner & Sons remains a privately-held company dedicated to quality, innovation and superior client satisfaction.

D.H. Blattner & Sons' ability to plan and execute tough logistical projects led to work at many of the most isolated mining camps in the country. At the Illinois Creek mine in Alaska's interior, D.H. Blattner & Sons successfully coordinated a cross country journey for upwards of 600 tons of mining equipment. The equipment was first transported by rail to Alaska from Minnesota, New Mexico and Idaho. On arrival, it was broken down into plane-sized parts and transported 450 miles on a Yukon River barge. Finally, it was delivered by plane to the mining site for reassembly.

The Illinois Creek Project was what the company began to refer to as a "Blattner-type job." Company President, Scott Blattner, explained: "We'd go anywhere and do anything. If it was impossible, yes, that was a Blattner-type job."

For more than a century, the Blattner Family of Companies has delivered collaborative construction solutions to industry leaders throughout the United States and Canada. Today, as a diversified electrical generation contractor, Blattner Energy delivers construction solutions within the renewable energy industry. Their collaborative culture and safe working environment enables their teams to complete projects of all scopes and sizes. The Blattner commitment to consistency, quality and integrity has earned them a reputation for superior client satisfaction.

Blattner expertise
Blattner Energy is privately-held company and a leading EPC contractor in the renewable energy industry. Their experience builds on an extensive energy project portfolio already established by their sister entity, D.H. Blattner & Sons, Inc. Their expertise lies in Blattner's dedicated employees and valued vendors, who, with their affiliate, have built the majority of the largest wind projects in the country. Blattner Energy provides one point of contact for expertise in all project activities. This allows them to manage their clients’ key drivers and meet schedule milestones. They deliver certainty and client satisfaction in a collaborative atmosphere. They've earned a reputation for facilitating the success of all members of the project team, including subcontractors and material suppliers.

Blattner culture
Blattner believes who they are as individuals defines who they are as an organization. Blattner Energy people are talented, dedicated and committed to delivering superior results. They share a passion for building renewable energy to power a brighter, cleaner world. Blattner's unique culture focuses on individual growth and team success. Blattner's proactive approach to risk management has earned them a reputation as an industry-leading safe workplace.

Jobs available NOW for Veterans, click here for the Blattner Energy job listings.

Mine Safety Appliances Joins HireVeterans.com

2009-10-06T19:48:00.000-07:00

HireVeterans.com and Mine Safety Appliances are now Teamed to Hire Veterans

by Captain Lonnie Ryan

Mine Safety Appliances is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of sophisticated products that protect people's health and safety. Established in 1914, MSA is the world's leading manufacturer of sophisticated safety products designed to protect people throughout the world. Sophisticated safety products typically integrate any combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations.

With headquarters located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, MSA employs approximately 5,400 associates and maintains operations that extend around the world. These resources include manufacturing operations on five continents and more than 40 international locations that help protect lives in more than 140 countries.

A publicly held company, MSA's stock is traded over the NYSE exchange under the symbol MSA. Annual revenues exceed $1 billion. The company has achieved record sales annually since 2001.

Mine Safety Appliances Mission
MSA's mission is to see to it that men and women may work in safety and that they, their families and their communities may live in health throughout the world. Our vision is to be the leading innovator and provider of quality products, related technologies and services that protect people's health, safety and the environment in all key markets MSA serves.

Mine Safety Appliances Products
Through its three business segments - MSA North America, MSA Europe and MSA International - the company provides a comprehensive line of products used by workers in the fire service, homeland security, law enforcement, construction, oil and gas, chemical and other industries, as well as the military. MSA also provides a broad offering of consumer and contractor safety products, which are available through select home center retail outlets under the MSA Safety Works brand.

Our products include:

•Air-Purifying Respirators
•Supplied-Air Respirators
•Portable and Permanent Gas Detection Instruments
•Thermal Imaging Cameras
•Fire Helmets
•Body Armor
•Head, Eye, Face and Hearing Protection
•Fall Protection
•Mining and Specialty Products

MSA products are built with "integrated system" capability that ensures compatibility between individual products. For example, MSA supplied-air respiratory facepieces are designed so that they integrate easily and seamlessly with MSA head protection products.

Quality
Just as innovation is designed into MSA products, quality is built in from start to finish. For MSA people, quality is a mindset and a mission; not just a slogan. Nearly all components of the company's products are formulated, machined, tooled, or molded in-house from raw materials. For example, MSA relies on its integrated manufacturing capability to produce breathing apparatus, hard hats and printed circuit boards for gas detection instruments. This means greater manufacturing control and unequaled quality assurance for safety equipment users.

Research & Development
To maintain its position at the forefront of safety equipment innovation, MSA operates the most complete research and development facilities in the industry. The foundation of this commitment is the John T. Ryan Memorial Laboratory near Pittsburgh, the world's most sophisticated proving ground for safety products.

Today, MSA's global engineering teams operate in the U.S. as well as in Australia, Brazil, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, China and several other countries. Within each is a talented team that draws on the expertise of other MSA engineers around the globe. The result is a synergy of ideas that is benefiting customers worldwide.

This collaborative spirit has resulted in the joint design of such leading edge products as the Advanced Combat Helmet, the Firehawk® MMR Regulator and the Orion® Multigas Detector. These and other products incorporate the latest in computer-aided design, laser modeling and testing. Government approval requirements beyond the U.S. are considered from the start and engineered in from the very beginning. This approach results in products that conform to the broadest range of global performance standards, enabling worldwide use while reducing product development costs.

Our Greatest Asset
Yet, above all these strengths are what MSA considers to be its greatest global asset - its people. The high quality of MSA employees reflects a culture of people dedicated to protecting human life.

Jobs available NOW for Veterans, click here for the Mine Safety Appliances job listings.

Merchants Automotive Group Joins HireVeterans.com

2009-10-06T17:18:00.000-07:00

HireVeterans.com and Merchants Automotive Group Join Forces to Provide Jobs for Veterans

by Captain Lonnie Ryan

Merchants Automotive Group has been a leading new and used car dealer in the region of Hooksett, Manchester, Concord and Nashua New Hampshire for almost half a century. During that time they have emphasized the importance of excellent customer service, quality used vehicles, and top-grade car repairs and service. They've become a distinguished member of the greater Manchester, NH, region through all of their hard work, and the Singer family's dedication to the community and the customers that they serve.

Their commitment to the New Hampshire community is illustrated through their recent (2007) reception of the "Making A Difference Award" from the Salvation Army. They raised over $16,000 during the annual Kettle Campaign for the charity. And in 2004, they also received the "Not Your Typical Business Award" from Citizens Bank as recognition as a New Hampshire business that has demonstrated leadership in commitment to customers, colleagues and community.

At Merchants Automotive Group, they are very pleased with their success as a used car dealership, but also in how they have been able to contribute to the community. So, when you're looking for a used car in Hooksett, Manchester, Concord or Nashua, NH, come down to Merchants Auto and give them a try. Merchants Automotive Group also offers a referral program, giving bonuses of up to $300 for sending friends and family members to those that purchase a vehicle.

Founded by Irving Singer in 1962, "Merchants Motors" began as a small automobile dealership in downtown Manchester, New Hampshire. Mr. Singer subscribed to the philosophy that good customer service was the cornerstone of success and the foundation of any respectable community business. In fact, it was after he received a loan from Merchants Bank that Mr. Singer founded Merchants Motors, naming his company after the Bank for affording him the opportunity.

As the success of Merchants Motors grew, Mr. Singer's customers began to realize that he offered something that few automotive businesses at that time thought to do - offering more than used car sales, but service and rentals as well. His customers appreciated the full-service approach and the business flourished.

Today, Merchants Automotive Group in Hooksett, New Hampshire includes Merchants Auto, Merchants Leasing, Merchants Nissan in Concord, New Hampshire, Merchants Van & Truck, as well as Merchants Service and CARQUEST Parts. Merchants is run by Irving Singer's sons: Stephen, Robert, Alan, Jeffrey, Gary, and son-in-law Michael Sydney. Merchants Automotive Group is currently a $200 million corporation with more than 200 employees. Although Merchants Auto is one of New Hampshire's largest used car dealerships, long-term fleet leasing is the primary revenue generator, with national clients such as TJX Corporation, Sax Fifth Avenue, Millipore, and the New York Times.

In addition to serving as one of New Hampshire's largest independently owned dealerships, Merchants Automotive Group also provides unique commercial transportation needs through their leasing and rental divisions.

They're always looking for more good people!

"Merchants Automotive Group is a family-operated business specializing in vehicle sales, leases and rentals. We feel that our family culture - a culture characterized by the desire to fairly treat everyone who comes within our circle - has been fundamental to our success."

Jobs available NOW for Veterans, click here for the Merchants Automotive Group job listings.

Dedicated Logistics Inc. Joins HireVeterans.com

2009-10-06T15:39:00.001-07:00

Fleet Trucking Jobs for Veterans

by Captain Lonnie Ryan

Dedicated Logistics Inc. are on the leading edge of the transportation industry through creative ideas and use of technology.They are also leading the way in creating a great place to work for you.HireVeterans.com has joined DLI as a partner in hiring US Veterans.Explore their available positions and their philosophy and consider joining DLI today! DLI's focus is on creating a great place to work for their employees. This is reflected in their daily operations and their policies. A dedicated fleet with DLI allows you to concentrate on YOUR core business and leave the driving to us. We have the experience and ability to provide you with solutions for all your transportation needs.

TOTAL VISIBILITY

DLI can provide you with total visibility and efficiency through our onboard satellite tracking system
•Real-time service reporting
•Long idle is monitored, allowing for fuel savings
•Performex - driver performance reporting
•Auto-email system to help monitor exceptions

REMOVING CHALLENGES
Whether it is one truck or one hundred, DLI will give you the advantages of a private fleet without the challenges of...
•Hiring Drivers
•Insurance and Workers Compensation
•Exposure and Liability
•Capital Expenditure for Trucks and Trailers
•Regulatory and Employee Issues
•Fuel Tax Reporting

At DLI, A Great Place to Work Means

•Treating each other fairly and with respect.
•Taking pride in what we do as a team and as individuals.
•Communicating openly and regularly about our direction and plans and asking for other employees’ ideas and help.
•Celebrating our successes and learning from our failures, and taking responsibility for our results.
•Promoting a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
•Working with honesty and integrity.

DLI offers a diversity of services, including tractor and trailer leasing, freight brokerage, warehousing, fleet management and logistics, and transportation consulting, that allow them to meet virtually any customer need. And in each category, they have developed a highly respected reputation for innovative industry leadership and proactive customer service. In fact, DLI is currently one of the top five percent of carriers in the nation with more than 500 employees serving more than 100 customers.Dedicated Logistics Inc.- making logistics a competitive advantage for every business through creative solutions.

Jobs available NOW for Veterans, click here for the DLI job listings.

Walmart Joins Army Spouse Employment Partnership

2009-10-06T11:06:00.000-07:00

Partnership Aims to Provide Employment and Career Opportunities Nationwide

BENTONVILLE, Ark., October 6, 2009 – Walmart announced it joined the Army Spouse Employment Partnership (ASEP) as part of its ongoing commitment to provide employment and career opportunities to the military community. Walmart made its participation official through an induction and signing ceremony that took place yesterday in Washington, D.C. during the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition. The ceremony featured Walmart Executive Vice President Susan Chambers, Global People Division; U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh; U.S. Army Assistant Secretary Thomas Lamont, Manpower and Reserve Affairs: and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Reuben Jones, Commander, Army Welfare and Recreation Command.

“From Walmart’s founder, Sam Walton, to many of our current executives and associates, our company has greatly benefited from the experiences our veterans and their families have brought to Walmart from their time in the military,” said Susan Chambers. “Walmart’s relationship with ASEP is a natural extension of our company’s efforts to be an employer of choice for military veterans and other important communities.”

ASEP provides Army spouses with job opportunities, career mobility and enhanced employment options through partnerships with corporate and private partners looking to employ diverse and talented candidates. According to the Army, last year ASEP partners hired more than 8,200 military spouses, bringing the grand total of spouses employed to 42,100 since the program began in late 2003.

"The Army recruits soldiers, but retaining families is part of the commitment ASEP and its partners have made toward helping our spouses establish and maintain careers," said U.S. Army Secretary McHugh. "It is important to Army leadership, and I thank Walmart and all the ASEP partners for their commitment.

Besides joining with ASEP, Walmart’s commitment to be an employer of choice for military communities is further demonstrated through the company’s partnership with the U.S. Army Reserve to offer career opportunities to serving Reserve Soldiers. Walmart also launched last year the Junior Military Officer program, an initiative designed to recruit commissioned and non-commissioned officers transitioning into the civilian workforce to store management positions. To date, more than 150 veterans have been selected to the program and will be serving in various store management capacities upon completion of their training.

Walmart’s overall commitment to military communities extends beyond its stores and clubs and into the communities it serves. Through the Walmart Foundation, the company has been able to support programs to honor members of the armed forces and provide assistance to soldiers and their families. Some of these programs include honoring the memory of soldiers through Wreaths Across America, grants to veterans’ assistance programs through the American Council on Education and support for military families through Fisher House.

About Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), or “Walmart,” serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at more than 8,000 retail units under 53 different banners in 15 countries. With fiscal year 2009 sales of $401 billion, Walmart employs more than 2.1 million associates worldwide. A leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity, Walmart ranked first among retailers in Fortune Magazine’s 2009 Most Admired Companies survey. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://www.walmartstores.com/. Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com/ and http://www.samsclub.com/.

USAID Joins HireVeterans.com

2009-10-05T19:12:00.000-07:00

USAID: A Better Future For All

by Captain Lonnie Ryan

We live in an era that has seen dramatic change in recent years -- an era that is rapidly evolving. Globalization, technology, HIV/AIDS, rapid population growth, terrorism, conflict, weapons of mass destruction and failing states -- these are just some of the issues shaping today's world. Most of these issues - both good and bad -- do not recognize national borders. They affect us directly and are dramatically altering the way in which we think and operate. To provide help and support to the USAID worldwide humanitarian assistance efforts, HireVeterans.com has teamed up with USAID to provide Veterans for their job fulfillment needs.

But we still face an uncertain future. In many developing countries, HIV/AIDS and health issues are having a dramatic impact on social cohesiveness and economic strength, blocking the very development goals we seek. Virtually all the new democracies in the world today are fragile; others are democracies more in name than substance. Nearly a quarter of the people living in developing countries, or about one billion people, live in absolute poverty. There are a host of other threats - ranging from terrorism to infectious disease and violent conflict - that challenge us and the developing nations we seek to help.

USAID works in agriculture, democracy & governance, economic growth, the environment, education, health, global partnerships, and humanitarian assistance in more than 100 countries to provide a better future for all. Please explore the sections listed below to find out more
about USAID's work in these areas.

Agriculture
The food that we eat connects each of us to the world of agriculture. Farmers and livestock producers in every country are responsible for most of the supply of food that goes through grocery stores and markets in towns and cities. USAID works with all participants in agricultural development to support efforts to increase productivity.

Democracy & Governance
The idea of democracy is closely linked to the national identity of the United States. Even during the most isolationist periods in our early history, our relatively young country was seen as a shining beacon to individuals and families seeking personal freedoms. Expanding the global community of democracies is a key objective of U.S. foreign policy.

Economic Growth & Trade
Almost two-thirds of the world’s population lives on less than $2 per day. Families are hard-pressed, at this level of income, to meet their daily needs for food and shelter. USAID economic growth and trade programs provide support both to government and private sector partners in lower-income countries to improve the levels of income their citizens enjoy.

Environment
Growing populations are placing increasing pressure on the natural resources in many countries and many of these resources, once used, are not renewable. USAID takes an integrated approach to natural resources management. Land and water must be managed skillfully so that they are able to maintain our basic ability to produce food for the nine billion people that the world is expected to have by 2050.

Education & Training
The ability to read and write — or literacy — is a basic skill for people to live and work in today’s world. Yet more than 900 million adults are not literate, primarily in developing countries. More than 125 million children who should be in school are not. USAID emphasizes programs of support for basic education and places a special emphasis on improving opportunities for girls, women and other underserved and disadvantaged populations.

Global Health
The USAID’s programs in global health represent the commitment and determination of the US government to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families in the developing world.

Global Partnerships
Since its inception, USAID has worked in cooperation with U.S. and international partners to improve conditions for people around the world. While these partnerships have long been key to USAID's success, this strategy has never been more important than now. USAID is committed to an approach that recognizes and incorporates the efforts of partnership and private giving, focusing on grassroots support, local ownership, sustainability, accountability, and--not least--passion and commitment.

Humanitarian Assistance
The United States gives more to those in crisis than any other country in the world. USAID is the U.S. Government agency that is responsible for directing these contributions to thousands of non-profit partners and international organizations. USAID ensures that all of this assistance is spent in the way that most effectively helps those who are in need.

Why should USAID be part of your career? Our work is entirely unique: we work on behalf of the most generous people in the world to provide a better future for everyone by;

Supporting Agriculture & the Environment

Expanding Education & Training

Fostering Democracy & Governance

Advancing Global Health

Promoting Economic Growth & Trade

Cultivating Global Partnerships

Providing humanitarian assistance

In short, there is nothing like it in the world. USAID personnel find themselves doing the best work in the most amazing places, whether it be helping see that HIV/AIDS drugs get to the most remote parts of Zimbabwe, helping farmers learn how to grow crops better in India, or teaching a society how to govern themselves democratically in the former Soviet Union. Everyday, USAID and its more than 4,000 partners work to help individuals and communities in more than 80 countries live a better life.

Jobs available NOW for Veterans, click here for the USAID job listings.

Swift Transportation Joins HireVeterans.com

2009-10-05T16:31:00.001-07:00

by Captain Lonnie Ryan

Transportation is the gateway to many opportunities. At Swift Transportation, there are many roads to a successful career. Swift Transportation hopes you will join their team and share in their success. HireVeterans.com has joined Swift to enlist the best hire prospects on the job market today, our US Veterans. At Swift Transportation their mission is to attract and retain customers by providing "Best in Class" transportation solutions and fostering a profitable, disciplined culture of safety, service, and trust.

At Swift they strive to be “Best in Class” in every department. They have employed many skills and tools to help reach their goal. To become "Best in Class", they have disciplined people, thought, and action. Swift Transportation is utilizing these three disciplines and making decisions for the long term in an effort to strengthen their relationships. Greatness is not a fact of circumstance. Greatness, as it turns out, is largely a matter of conscious choice. Swift Transportation has choosen to be "Best in Class" and will continue to perform in this direction for many years to come.

They have a culture of discipline at Swift by making decisions that affect their value stream in a positive way. When you have disciplined people, you don’t need hierarchy. When you have disciplined thought, you don't need bureaucracy. When you have disciplined action, you don’t need excessive control. In our current environment, our culture understands that everyone of us needs to help reduce spending, cut costs, and “do more with less”.

Swift Transportation began operations in 1966 transporting imported steel through the ports of Los Angeles to Arizona and Arizona cotton for export back through to Southern California. Jerry Moyes, founder, began with the same entrepreneurial, can-do spirit that is one of Swift’s core values today. The original operation was conducted under the name of Common Market. Operating authority was purchased from a descendant of the Swift Meat Packing family, hence, today’s name of Swift Transportation. Jerry, with his father, brother and a partner, grew the business, with typical start up challenges, to a $25 million annual revenue in 1984. With the passing of Jerry’s father, Carl Moyes, Jerry became the sole owner. By 1990, Swift had grown to a $125 million carrier with 800 trucks. Swift’s significant revenue growth is attributable to internal growth with existing customers as well as acquisitions. Since 1988, Swift has acquired 11 different motor carriers. Today, Swift generates over $3.4 billion in revenue and operates over 16,000 trucks.

TEAM PURPOSE
Swift serves customers and employees by providing "Best in Class" transportation solutions and a healthy and secure work environment so they can meet their business and personal objectives. By doing this, they help their organization achieve the high standards of their customers and build the character of their employees. Swift's commitment to excellence will drive Swift’s economic model through growth in sales, cost control, and increased financial prosperity.

VISION
Swift’s vision is an efficient and nimble world class service organization that is focused on the customer. They are aligned and working together at all levels to achieve their common goals. Their team enjoys their work and co-workers and this enthusiasm resonates both internally and externally. They are on the leading edge of service, always innovating to add value to their customers. Their organization has information and resources that can be easily adapted to analyze and monitor what is most important in a changing environment. Their financial health is strong, generating excess cash flows and growing profitability year after year with a culture that is cost and environmentally conscious. They train, build, and develop their employees through perpetual learning opportunities to enhance their skill sets, allowing them to recognize their talented people.

The transportation industry is a critical to the economy. Truckload carriers provide for the bulk of these transportation needs. Virtually any product you purchase was at some point transported via truck. As a result, working in the truckload industry, especially with an industry leader, is a solid career decision! Swift Transportation hires great employees as drivers, shop mechanics, operations support, customer service, finance, sales, information technology, human resources, etc. Swift’s size, strength and stability make this a great place to be. Apply today!

Jobs available NOW for Veterans, click here for the Swift Transportation job listings.

BankUnited Joins HireVeterans.com

2009-10-03T17:28:00.001-07:00

by Captain Lonnie Ryan

Think you’ve got what it takes to be part of the BankUnited neighborhood financial team? BankUnited has now joined the HireVeterans.com team to find the best possible job candidates on the market today, our US Veterans. BankUnited islooking for financial professionals who are serious about helping people realize their dreams. If you’re bright, personable, and a “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-pitch-in” kind of creative problem-solver, BankUnited wants to talk to you. Banking made simple, wheather online or in your local branch location, you will find BankUnited will provide you all the bank services you need at any hour of the day or night. Easily. Conveniently. Safely.

Online Banking: At BankUnited, we know your financial life does not stop when business hours end. That’s why they are there for you online, providing you secure, worldwide access to your financial information around the clock. Sign up for BankUnited Online Banking and you’ll be able to:

View your BankUnited checking, savings (including certificates of deposit and Individual Retirement Accounts) and consumer loan accounts
Transfer funds between BankUnited accounts
View current balances
Create customer reports
Reconcile accounts
Download account information into your own financial management software

With the optional Electronic Bill Pay service you’ll get even more:

Pay your monthly bills via the Internet
Schedule recurring payments so that they automatically pay each month
Create reports to track expenses by category
Download account information into your own financial management software.You will save time and money by eliminating paper checks and postage. Plus, you will be able to manage your
finances when you want and the way you want.

Branch Locations: BankUnited has more than 80 conveniently located branches to serve you. For added convenience, you can use your BankUnited automated teller machine card at any ATM displaying a Presto, Honor, Star or Plus network symbol.

Private Banking Services: When you’re accustomed to having your money work for you – not the other way around – you’re a BankUnited Private Banking Client.You understand the true meaning of service because at BankUnited they have dedicated themselves to redefining the word. The highest priority is superior personal service for you, they spend time to get to know you. They use their financial ingenuity to create solutions individualized for you. That’s why your expert Private Banking team is available to you day and night … always here, always ready to pave the way for you, and always ready to move on your behalf. Business Financing and

Lending: Growing businesses have changing needs. BankUnited has products and services for every stage of a company's evolution, from start-up basics to flexible lines of credit to sophisticated cash management programs. BankUnited's experienced lenders understand the local market and the industries that comprise Florida's growing business community. Equipment leasing is a smart way for companies to stay ahead of the technology curve while conserving precious resources. A flexible BankUnited leasing or financing program can keep costs down.

BankUnited is one of the strongest and most well capitalized financial institutions in the country. With more than $10 billion in assets, BankUnited offers the full spectrum of banking products to consumer and commercial customers around the state of Florida. As one of the few banks in the state that is operating without government restrictions or regulatory constraints, the bank is uniquely positioned to serve individuals, families, and growing businesses. Employees have access to completive salaries and incentive plans, a 401(k) plan, health and life insurance, tuition assistance, vacation and sick days, and discounted rates on banking products. To find out more about our current career opportunities, visit http://www.bankunited.com/, access the “Careers” tab, and follow the prompts accordingly.

Jobs available for NOW for Veterans, click here for the HireVeterans.com BankUnited job listings.

Wyndham Worldwide Joins HireVeterans.com

2009-10-03T15:12:00.000-07:00

by Captain Lonnie Ryan

Wyndham Worldwide teams up with HireVeterans.com to bring more Veterans into the work force. Wyndham Worldwide is one of the world's leading diversified providers of travel-related products and services for businesses and individual consumers, with leading brands in lodging franchising, vacation ownership, vacation rentals and vacation exchange. Wyndham Worldwide is the global leader in leisure and business travel accommodations welcoming over 240 million owners, members and customers each year to iconic brands, resorts and vacation destinations with their signature "Count On Me" service.

Wyndham Worldwide's Core Values:

Act with integrity in all that they do: Without integrity, the foundations of business and life crumble.

Respect everyone, everywhere: Whether they are working with a customer, a hotel franchisee, a senior executive or a security guard - respect knows no boundaries.

Provide individual opportunity and accountability: As leaders, Wyndham Worldwide actively includes diversity in the thought process. Diversity or inclusion - at Wyndham Worldwide, it
is the same concept. Being inclusive expands their horizons and their society.

Improve Wyndham Worldwide's customers' lives: Whether they are helping their hotel franchisees or resort affiliates with their businesses or creating memorable experiences for the guests visiting Wyndham Worldwide's properties - they strive to improve their lives through their interaction with Wyndham Worldwide.

Support their communities: As a large company, Wyndham Worldwide provides employment that helps out the communities in which they operate. But the Wyndham philosophy is that is not enough. They feel they need to give back to the community to improve the world around them. Wyndham Worldwide has created the Wishes by Wyndham program which embodies their philanthropic donations including the use of their time to help others.

At Wyndham Worldwide, they know that it takes great people to make things happen, therefore, they strive to cultivate a global workforce where individuals from a wide array of backgrounds, with different experiences and viewpoints, are valued. As a result, Wyndham Worldwide has a culture rich in diversity where personal accountability, professional growth opportunities and recognition for a job well-done are everyday occurrences.

As Wyndham Worldwide's workforce evolves to reflect the growing diversity of their communities and the global marketplace, their efforts to understand, value and incorporate differences become more and more important. Wyndham Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate either directly or indirectly against employees or prospective employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference/orientation, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, national origin, age or disability, or against any other protection
established by applicable law or regulation.

As one of the world's largest hospitality companies across six continents, embracing diversity is a regular course of business at Wyndham Worldwide. The people behind their companies are as diverse as the broad suite of products and services they offer to leisure and business travelers.

Respect for others is a core value that defines Wyndham Worldwide's business practices and operating philosophy. At Wyndham Worldwide, they strive to think inclusively, value differences and provide each associate with the opportunity to do his or her best work.

Click here to apply NOW!

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2009-10-02T17:08:00.000-07:00

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Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino in Washington State Joins HireVeterans.com

2009-09-20T02:36:00.000-07:00

by Randy Miller

Whether you’re looking for an escape from “every day” or a fun-filled adventure, the Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino in Fife, in the beautiful State of Washington is a perfect destination! Patrons Indulge themselves with exceptional hospitality, divine dining and countless entertainment options.

Their exceptional guest rooms are adorned with an inviting balance of classic and contemporary furnishings and high speed internet connections, 27” televisions with cable and movie channels.

They have spacious suites complete with luxuriously comfortable beds, sleeper sofas and separate gathering areas!

With over 1,490 of the newest games in town including Progressive Jackpot machines, the Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino is ready to host the most demanding customers.

Heck, the hotel features live, fast action Keno - and the results are available in every room.

To keep the enterprise running at peak performance, the Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino needs the very best employees. To meet the challenges, the Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino seeks to hire U.S. Military Veterans through it's partnership with HireVeterans.com, America's leading job board for U.S. Veterans.

Not only is the Emerald Queen Casino a great place to play… it is also a great place to work! Employment opportunities range from Dealer to Server to Maintenance to Administration.

Check out the jobs on offer and apply now

Visit the Official Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino Web Site

MAG Solutions Joins HireVeterans.com

2009-09-20T02:01:00.000-07:00

MAG Solutions Joins HireVeterans.com

GOVERNMENT JOBS!

by Gordon Gates

MAG solutions brings together a unique blend of expert talent and diverse experience to provide the best solutions for federal, state, and local government agencies and commercial enterprises.

The diverse experience of their partners and associates provides a rich body of knowledge for the most difficult challenges facing government HR departments. MAG solutions provides solutions and U.S. Veterans are the winners.

They have joined up with HireVeterans.com, America's leading Job Board for U.S. Military Veterans, to bring jobs and opportunity to those who served.

Increased reliance on technology, and in particular the Internet as a method of delivering service to customers, has changed the way MAG operates and the way Job Seekers expect to interact with government agencies and commercial enterprises.

In a rapidly changing IT environment, MAG is here to Jobseekers find the jobs that fit their needs in teh governemnt sector

So what are you waiting for, check out the jobs on offer from MAG Solutions Now

Official MAG Solutions Web Site