FROM WE WILL TO AT WILL : a handbook for veteran hiring, transitioning, and thriving in the ... workplace

A Complete Guide to Veteran Hiring for Employers, HR, and Today's Transitioning Veterans A quarter of a million service members transition from the military each year to the civilian workforce, and though much has been written, studied, and researched about the challenges of employing veterans, bridging the divide between the "We Will" environment of the military and the "At Will" reality of the private sector can be daunting. With expert recommendations and insights, real-world case studies, and state-of-the-art resources and tools, From We Will to At Will demystifies the culture and mind-set of today's veterans, presents the business case for hiring veterans, shows how to manage the hiring process, and provides a clear road-map to navigate the path from veteran-friendly to veteran-ready. Many US military veterans have proven themselves in challenging life-and-death circumstances. Veterans have undergone rigorous training and built in-demand work skills. Yet many organizations remain unsure about how to locate and hire them. Retired US Marine Corps officer and veterans advocate Lt. Col. Justin Constantine details who veterans are and explains why and how companies should employ them. Though Constantine wrote his book when American unemployment was low, his counsel will be particularly meaningful during economic hard times With expert recommendations and insights, real-world case studies, and state-of-the-art resources and tools, this book demystifies the culture and mind-set of veterans, presents the business case for hiring veterans, shows how to manage the hiring process, and provides a clear road-map to navigate the path from veteran-friendly to veteran-ready. Demystifying the culture and mind-set of todays veterans, this book presents the business case for hiring veterans, shows how to manage the hiring process, and provides a clear roadmap to navigate the path from veteran-friendly to veteran-ready. -- Edited summary from book