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RecruitME’s very own Howard Rudder has been interviewed by BBC Lincolnshire this week to discuss recruiting veterans and how they can help fill the skills gap in many sectors.
He was joined by several veterans from one of our key clients who have come straight out of the Army, Royal Navy and RAF to join them.
In a round table conversation with a serious amount of banter and some decent biscuits, the BBC interviewer discussed with us what the transition from military life to civvy street was like, how RecruitME helped them on that journey and the enormous number of transferable skills veterans bring to a company.
In the interview, which was broadcast on the local news and in a special feature, Howard said that organisations should seriously consider recruiting service leavers and veterans as they are able to get up to speed quickly, learn at a fast rate and integrate quickly into new organisations. They are also fantastic in customer-facing roles with great people skills and give great loyalty and dedication to where they work.
So far with have placed over a dozen veterans from all three services into this cherished client who really get the benefits of hiring veterans.
We’ve compiled 10 reasons why hiring a Veteran is a great move for your business:
1. Veterans have a different perspective and can bring creativity into the business.
With logical and creative solutions, veterans can bring a unique perspective to work that your business might’ve missed when thinking of new ideas.2
2. Veterans tend to be multi-Skilled.
During the service many leavers have had to possess many skills that can apply to all aspects of the business, interacting with new people and building long lasting relationships. Whilst working so closely in a team they can troubleshoot problems and coordinate the team to success.
3. Veterans are much more than their CV’s
Looking past the CV is much more beneficial as veterans are often misjudged and stereotyped. If you dive deep into the person, you’ll quickly realise how valuable veterans are and how they can help your business.
4. Adapting to new situations.
Veterans can adapt to new situations which are great for the business whilst remaining calm they’ll remember important tasks.
5. Veterans are naturally Health and Safety orientated.
Whilst serving any small mistakes can cost lives so they’re trained to notice and pick up on the smallest of details to avoid risks for themselves and their team.
6. Veteran Funding for training.
In the UK Veterans can receive funding for training, this scheme is called ELCAS – Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service. This is available for leavers if they wish to pursue training or education.
7. Veterans are natural leaders and decision-makers.
Many employers may know from personal experience when employing talent in the past, whilst asking questions isn’t necessarily a bad thing it someone who requires assurance on every small detail can take away from your own time at work. Hiring a veteran can be beneficial as they’ll listen and perform the job as asked.
8. Veterans have an incredible work rate and ethic.
Veterans tend to have an incredible work rate and can get tasks done quickly and effectively whilst taking pride in the job.
9. Boosting morale and under pressure.
Veterans can perform under pressure and can get the job done to a very high standard, there’s no half a job done as they’re used to working in a team and people relying on them.
10. Veterans are team players.
Veterans are team players and working in a team should be made easier, everyone can get assigned to a job or role and they’ll find time to make sure everyone Is okay and confident in what they’re doing.
Howard Rudder - "My client was looking into recruiting ex-forces candidates and RecruitME came highly recommended to them by another business. Having now worked with them for several months and spent time with their senior managers and site visits to all their locations, it’s clear that all the veterans and recent service leaves have integrated well in to the senior and trainee roles they have started in. Feedback has been exceptional across the board from my client and from their clients. It is great to see our candidates already becoming influential with the business, adding enormous value, and using their raft of transferrable skills to make a real difference. Organisations looking to broaden their skills base, diversify their teams and onboard some great talent, then you should consider recruiting service leavers and veterans".
