Veterans make great employees. Here’s why.
Veterans have a unique combination of skills, experience and values that make them great employees.
People who have proudly served their country have all the right assets to make fantastic employees. If you’re a veteran seeking work, this a great starting place in understanding how to market yourself to potential employers.
Veterans are collaborative and team-focused
Teamwork is a fundamental part of military service and veterans are trained to be great at it. Safe military operations depend on teamwork, after all. Veterans know how to work well alongside others for the greater good.
Veterans have strong leadership skills
Leadership is expected across all levels of the armed services. Veterans know how to motivate and inspire others to work together to achieve a goal. They lead by example and deliver results.
Veterans have a strong work ethic and sense of duty
Veterans are proven hard workers, continuing to work towards a goal even under difficult conditions. They have a strong sense of duty to their teammates and their country. As employees, they bring that work ethic and loyalty with them.
Veterans are adaptable problem solvers
Veterans are used to working in changing environments and know how to think on their feet. The look at the facts and use their knowledge and situational awareness to solve problems quickly and calmly.
Veterans are organised and disciplined
As well as being flexible, veterans are good at following instructions and sticking to schedules. The armed services require both critical thinking and compliance to rules, and veterans are great at both.
Risk management comes naturally to veterans
Veterans are used to working in situations where they must assess risk. They know how to implement risk-mitigation strategies to get the best results. Veterans know that as the situation changes so do the risks, and they act accordingly.
Veterans are excellent communicators
In the armed services, clear and accurate communication is vital for effective and safe operations. Veterans can identify and share relevant information in a concise and timely manner.
Veterans have strong values
Those who have proudly served their country possess strong core values. These include respect, loyalty, integrity, courage and service to others. Veterans are accountable, trustworthy and dedicated – exceptional attributes in any employee. Read more about ADF values here.
Are you a veteran seeking employment or a career change? We can help!
Veterans: The RSL Veterans’ Employment Program can help you to translate your military experience to the civilian employer. You have so much to offer in the civilian workplace, and we’d love to help you find success. Click here for more information.
Employers: Are you ready to hire a skilled and dedicated veteran to your team? We’d love to hear from you! Advertising a job vacancy with the RSL Veterans’ Employment Program is free and easy. Click here to get started.