Hero2Hired - Wisconsin

06/17/2016

Keeping the boss, your family and your unit all happy can be difficult at times. All of them want you for your talents and each needs you at 100% all of the time

05/27/2016

The challenge....
There is no better way to Honor America's Heroes than by
hiring them....Give the gift of employment to a veteran and/or their spouses today!

So, what have you done to recognize your military (veterans and families) this month?

Here's an idea.....go to the dollar store and buy some flag pins, award them in recognition of military appreciation month to your veterans and the families of veterans and ask them to wear them on their uniform all month. Then every time you or your operations team see the pin on them, while on site, give them some recognition, maybe a small cash bonus...you'll be surprised how fast they will refer their veteran friends to you, when they know you are veteran friendly!

I was pleased to be invited to speak to several hundred veterans at a summit this past weekend. I started by having everyone stand up and I played the sound track to John Wayne's Pledge of Allegiance. Corny right? Thing is..everyone stood, everyone faced the flag and everyone showed the same emotion
I remember feeling when I swore an oath of enlistment, as I joined the Navy. It was emotional...It was scary, and it carried a heavy load...most of which was unknown at the time. But it gave me and my fellow veterans one thing we sought when we joined, the feeling that we were patriots. Not a veteran first, not a sailor or soldier first, not a hero...we became patriots. A great feeling!

So the challenge, make May your best month yet, HIRE A VETERAN!

05/12/2016

Milwaukee Veteran Career fair - 19 May

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02/09/2016

http://taskandpurpose.com/how-to-play-up-military-strength-in-a-civilian-job-interview/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share&utm_content=tp-share

Military skills can provide a big advantage in the civilian job market.

02/09/2016

Michels Corporation was honored Tuesday with a Patriot Award in recognition of its support of employees who serve in the National Guard.

02/09/2016

01/25/2016

https://www.gijobs.com/why-companies-hire-veterans/

Why do companies hire veterans? Read this article and learn seven reasons why, as a veteran, you're ultra-valuable to a company.

12/23/2015

http://info.theladders.com/career-advice/6-power-job-interview-tips?utm_source=wednesday_newsletter_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=guest_article_jeffrey_pfeffer&utm_campaign=wednesday_newsletter

Not everyone possesses power and the ability to persuade, but there are ways to develop it and summon it when you need it on a job interview.

12/18/2015

The Department of Defense honored a local community college for hiring and supporting a member of the Wisconsin National Guard.Brigitte Orrick is the Dean of Trade, Industry, and Apprenticeship at Nicolet.She got the Patriot Award Wednesday.

12/16/2015

http://info.theladders.com/career-advice/how-verbs-make-your-resume-sizzle?utm_source=wednesday_newsletter_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=guest_article_lisa_vaas&utm_campaign=wednesday_newsletter

Use the verbs that will inspire recruiters and hiring managers to pick up the phone to schedule an interview.

11/17/2015

The WERC and H2H teams will be hosting a Resume Workshop at the Waukesha National Guard Armory on November 18th, 2015 between 12:00 and 8:00 pm. Due to heightened security measures you must RSVP, so we have you on the access list. So, contact Mark Smith (608)242-3862 if you're interested in joining us at the workshop.

11/02/2015

http://themilitarywallet.com/veterans-day-free-meals-and-discounts/

Updated for 2015: Veterans Day Deals including free food, meals and other freebies. Military discounts and savings for active duty, retirees, and veterans.