April 24, 2025 Only 23%1 of Americans aged 17-24 pass military eligibility requirements. Common disqualifiers include failure to meet entrance testing requirements, obesity, illicit drug use, criminal past, medical history, and mental health problems. Boot camp narrows the talent funnel even further. Military training pushes people to limits that enable them to develop in ways …
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Your Least Favorite Interview Questions… And How to Answer Them!
Veterans can ace tough interview questions by understanding intent. Highlight self-awareness for weaknesses, career accomplishments for “tell me about yourself,” and company knowledge for “why do you want to work here?”
How to Make Sure Your VA Résumé Tells the Right Story
Make your VA résumé stand out by telling a clear story, tailoring it to the job announcement and proofreading. Highlight your skills and experience to show recruiters your value.
What Veterans Bring to the Healthcare Industry
Veterans bring discipline, teamwork and critical thinking to healthcare. ACP alumni like Kittelson and Robinson show how military skills translate to leadership, adaptability and making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.
Serving in a New Capacity
Army veteran Paris Jackson transitioned to financial advising at Northwestern Mutual, using military leadership, patience and problem-solving to help clients build wealth and serve in a new capacity with purpose.
A Veteran’s Path to Purpose
After a 30-year Army career, Lisa Keough transitioned to USAA as a senior business advisor. With planning, mentorship and Hiring Our Heroes, she continues serving others while balancing work and life with purpose.
Insights from Hiring Experts: Helping Veterans Stand Out
Veterans bring leadership, resilience and critical thinking to civilian careers. Hiring experts advise tailoring résumés, translating military experience and practicing storytelling to stand out and succeed post-service.
The Benefits of Mentorship As You Transition Back to Civilian Life
Mentorship helps veterans navigate civilian life with confidence. Mentors guide skill translation, résumé building, interview prep and networking, boosting job success and long-term career satisfaction.
Right Place. Right Time. Right Look.
Vincent “Rocco” Vargas went from Army Ranger to Hollywood actor, showing that persistence, adaptability and resilience can turn personal challenges and timing into unexpected opportunities.
Veteran Remote Jobs Explored
Veterans can thrive in remote careers—from IT to project management—by leveraging leadership, problem-solving and technical skills, using resources, training and networks to succeed “from boots to broadband.”
