Understand the Hiring Landscape for Veterans

Understand the Hiring Landscape for VeteransUnderstand the Hiring Landscape for VeteransUnderstand the Hiring Landscape for VeteransIn January 2011 things looked pretty dismal for Americas veterans.The veteran unemployment rate reached an alarming post 9-11 high of nearly 10%. Veterans themselves, a population whose success on the battlefield inspired a nation, lacked confidence with only three out of ten believing they had the ability to achieve career success outside of the military.Today, the overall veteran unemployment rate is half that of 2011. And according to the 2015 Veteran Talent Index (VTI), to be released on July 28th, two-thirds of employers report they hire veterans not out of a patriotic obligation, but because employers believe veterans are the best qualified within the candidate pool.Some additional VTI findingsNearly 51% of veterans feel very confident theyll be able to find a civilian job this is significantly higher than the average rate of 36% since 2011Up from an average of 56% since the fall of 2011, 67% of veterans feel prepared for transition out of the militaryAn impressive 70% of veterans are very confident theyll be successful working as a civilianVisit the Veteran Talent web page on July 28th to download the fruchtwein recent release, a comprehensive analysis of transitioning military service members, veterans, and their employers.