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Veteran Representative Newsletter
September 2006
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Job market talking points
The most recent jobs report from the BLS is encouraging, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.6% as more than 121,000 jobs were added. The US economy is at an historic high for employment, with more than 135 million people on company payrolls. Every month going forward sets a new employment record. Job growth in health care, professional and business services, mining and manufacturing was strong. At 4.6% unemployment, the job market is as good as or better than any year in the 1970’s, 1980’s or 1990’s.
More importantly, the job market is entering a new phase as shortages of workers become national in scope. Today, there are areas of the US where employers cannot find new employees, or hire them for minimum wage. As this shortage becomes national, employers will hire staff at rates above minimum wage to fill jobs, so we can anticipate a steady improvement in starting pay for workers at all levels. Worker shortages at all levels makes today’s job market a very favorable one for job seekers.
Vet job search success
(Please submit a success story and we will share it with Vet Reps)
Connecting with employers
Increasing numbers of employers want to be known as companies that are "Veteran Friendly." Some companies have made this effort part of an overall employment branding strategy, such as Best Buy, considered the number one Veteran friendly employer in the US. Others make a less formal commitment and simply want to hire Veterans. In your position as a Vet Rep., you can play a key role in communicating a company’s intent to be recognized as a "Veteran Friendly" employer. Consider asking the following questions of some of your best employer clients:
- What are the best two or three reasons for going to work for your company?
- What will a Veteran candidate bring to you that you value?
- How can I help you get your message out?
If an employer is determined to achieve its commitment to Veteran hires with results, you will become part of the solution. Can you give this a try and share some results with us?
Have a Vet job search success story to share? Send an email to VetRep@workministry.com.
Editor's Note:
The Veteran Representative newsletter and message board are all about you. Our goal is to create a forum for
sharing information that helps you fulfill your mission. If you have feedback, ideas or suggestions for either the newsletter or the message
board, please send email to: VetRep@workministry.com.
Call our toll free number at 877-967-5646.
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