From Combat to Corporate Life: A Guide to Hiring Military Veterans in Business (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780996903035)

When We Hire Military Veterans, Everyone Wins. In business, we need to hire candidates who are honest, loyal, committed to the organization's overall success, have a great work ethic, work well on teams, and perform well under pressure. Look no further than veterans of the US military forces for your best candidates.From Combat to Corporate Life focuses on the tremendous opportunity that corporations, companies, and organizations have to make veterans valuable members of their teams. It explains how military experience can translate to success in the civilian workforce and answers the who, what, why, where, when, and how of recruiting our nation's courageous defenders. You'll learn: - Why military veterans are ideal candidates in corporations- Why some companies don't hire veterans-and a list of those that do- Where to find military veterans- When and how to recruit veterans- Advice to veterans seeking civilian careers- Employment outlook of our industry and for veterans- Understanding the military culture and rank structure- How to make vets feel welcomeJim Petersen entered corporate America in 1983 while continuing a 22-year career in the US Navy and US Navy Reserve. He served as a submarine officer and retired with the rank of captain (0-6). Jim retired from a major financial services company at the end of 2018, having served in multiple positions in the field and the home office. He holds a BS degree from the US Naval Academy and two master's degrees from The American College of Financial Services. He is the first financial services manager to be awarded a PhD in financial and retirement planning from The American College. Jim is currently an adjunct professor, speaker, and author.

Author: Jim Petersen Phd
ISBN-10: 0996903038
ISBN-13: 9780996903035
Publisher: Standel Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2019
Pages: 124
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.37lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.29d