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I'd like to hear from those of you who have a "V" after their name on this one. Who do you think are the most veteran-friendly employers? I know G.I. Jobs produces a list each year, but let's take our own internal RallyPoint poll and hear your responses!
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Responses: 15
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I think in order to answer this question more effectively, having a definition of what makes a company "veteran-friendly" would help. Is it enough to say "We hire Veterans"? What if ABC Company hires Veterans at a good rate but doesn't allow that Veteran the time he/she needs to attend their appointments at the VA? What if XYZ Company hires a bunch of Veterans but only for the lowest level of job within the company as possible keeping the Veteran from achieving his/her greatest potential.
With more and more companies jumping on the PR band wagon of "supporting troops"; I think it is important that we, their target audience, really pays attention to what they are doing compared to what they are saying. Actions will always speak louder than words and how we determine what company is truly "veteran friendly" needs to be driven on more than what company shows the most ads or hires the most Veterans. We are unlike most of our civilian counterparts, we have needs that most people do not nor understand. The ability for the company to handle those needs and set up the Veteran for the best possible transition is how I would measure their veteran-friendliness.
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LTC Jason Strickland
Ben, you're right on target! That's one of the reasons I'm soliciting feedback from the veterans who are on this feed. I know I'll get the real story from you all.
Thanks for your contribution.
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SGT Ben Keen
I think you are right in the fact that by soliciting feedback rom the veterans here that you will get input. I just hope that Veterans see this as a way to be helpful rather than a chance to complain about something that may have happened. Sure it sucks when bad stuff happens but the more you complain the less time you have to change the situation.
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I don't have Stats; but SAIC and Booz Allen Hamilton seem to be the heavy hitters around here and most of their people that I talk to love working for them. I have never been a contractor and can't speak from personal experience.
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LTC Jason Strickland
Kevin,
Thanks for the response. Great to hear the good feedback from their employees.
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I have, and will strongly recommend Booz Allen Hamilton. They're the best employer I have had in almost 14 years.
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I know a lot of folks that work at First Command. Their "squared away" initiative and commitment to hiring veterans is evident throughout the country. http://www.firstcommand.com
First Command assists clients in their pursuit of financial security through investments, insurance and banking products and services.
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CPT Stephen Calk
First Command is a world class organization. Excellent management and superb leadership. All of our dealings with them have been best in class.
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Booz Allen Hamilton was my first job post-military, and working for them was terrific. I recommend them!
Booz Allen Hamilton is a leading provider of management and technology consulting services to the US government in defense, intelligence, and civil markets, and to major corporations, institutions, an...
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Check out THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANk, headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices nationwide. They are veteran owned, operated and most of their senior management are Veterans. They have employed, trained and promoted hundreds of Veterans. Great compensation and benefits too!
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LTC Jason Strickland
CPT Stephen Calk, thanks for the mention of The Federal Savings Bank. It appears you are true to your word: hire veterans, retain them, serve our military community and give back to military causes!
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Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. has nearly tripled its percentage of veteran hires in the last two years (now at six percent) and hired more veterans in 2013 than during any year in the company’s 40-year history.
http://www.schwab-veterans.jobs
http://www.schwab-veterans.jobs
At Schwab, we build more than portfolios, search Charles Schwab for jobs/career opportunities geared towards Veterans using your MOC/MOS. Explore Banking Jobs, Management Jobs, Sales Jobs and more. Charles Schwab Veterans Jobs
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Another great company where I hear terrific feedback from is USAA. http://www.usaa.com
With competitive home, life and auto insurance rates, as well as convenient online banking and investment services, USAA proudly serves millions of military members and their families. Get a free home...
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G4S Secure Solutions appears to be a veteran-friendly employer.
- 2014 G.I. Jobs Top 100 Military Friendly Employers® list for the fifth consecutive year.
- Participation and partnership with the Department of Defense and Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Program.
- Most Valuable Employer (MVE) for Military™ by CivilianJobs.com.
http://www.g4s.us/en-US/Careers/Veterans/
- 2014 G.I. Jobs Top 100 Military Friendly Employers® list for the fifth consecutive year.
- Participation and partnership with the Department of Defense and Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Program.
- Most Valuable Employer (MVE) for Military™ by CivilianJobs.com.
http://www.g4s.us/en-US/Careers/Veterans/
G4S continuously conducts military hiring events and has been recognized consistently for its full range of military outreach initiatives.
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http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Career_Opportunities/index.html
I'm trying to get the word out to as many Veterans, Good Luck.
I'm trying to get the word out to as many Veterans, Good Luck.
Career Opportunities with CDCR
Career Opportunities for Peace Officers, Medical Careers, Executives, Education and more.
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Norfolk Southern Corporation is in the transportation industry. Of its 30,500 employees, 12% are veterans. Consistent with that in 2012, of the 2,591 new hires, 11% were veterans. Lastly 5% of NS Corp. executives are veterans. Sounds like a veteran friendly company to me.
http://www.nscorp.com/content/nscorp/en/careers-at-norfolk-southern.html
http://www.nscorp.com/content/nscorp/en/careers-at-norfolk-southern.html
Norfolk Southern is a Fortune 300 company with more than 30,000 employees. Our diverse team is made up of rail veterans, military veterans, college graduates, women, minorities, and many others.
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