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5 Job Opportunities For Vets In The Top Cities For Hiring This Fall
As transitioning service members consider what their lives might look like after the military, many are wondering just where their next adventure will begin. Deciding where to live is a big decision and it’s worth considering whether relocation should be part of your career plan.
Recently, employment services firm ManpowerGroup surveyed more 11,000 employers on their three-month hiring plans for the remainder of 2015 and compiled a list of the list of the best cities for jobs this fall, according to Forbes magazine. This two-part Hot Jobs series highlights positions suitable for veterans of all ranks located in the 10 cities that made the top of the Forbes list. Here’s Part I.
1. Merchandising and pricing associate in Fort Myers, Florida
Those transitioning service members who prefer warm climates and beautiful beaches most of the year should definitely explore this merchandising position with Sears in Fort Myers, Florida. As the number five city for hiring this fall, the area will see a 25% net increase in hiring over the next three months. Sears Holdings, a leading retailer of household items, employs over 30,000 veterans and 1,500 active-duty service members or reservists. The role requires someone with a knack for creating visually appealing sales displays. Those who served in visual communications specialties like mass communications specialist, public relations specialist, still photography specialist, or multimedia illustrator will find their skills transferrable here.
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2. Retail sales associate in Phoenix, Arizona
The number eight city for hiring, Phoenix, Arizona, has a lot to offer job seekers, anticipating a net increase in hiring of 23% this fall. Veterans who understand the sales cycle, have the ability to identify customer needs, and enjoy interacting with diverse audiences should explore this opening with T-Mobile. Known for its military-friendly culture, T-Mobile actively seeks to hire and retain military alumni for their dedication, technical skill, and ability to lead teams.
3. Scrum master in Richmond, Virginia
Tech-savvy veterans with organizational skills and three years Agile development experience will definitely want to look at this job with Capital One in Richmond, Virginia. Just 100 miles outside of Washington, D.C., Richmond has a lot of potential for outgoing military members who are seeking employment, touting an anticipated hiring surge of 23%. Capital One has demonstrated its commitment to hiring veterans through its major support of the Hiring Our Heroes and Military Spouse Alliance programs as well as its own military associate network. Noncommissioned and junior officers with a bachelor’s degree in computer science who also have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills would feel right at home in this role.
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4. Assistant Manager in Bloomington, Minnesota
The city of Bloomington, Minnesota, is not only the home to the largest indoor mall in America, but also expects to see a 23% uptick in hiring through the end of the year. Veterans with great time-management skills, who also demonstrate adaptability and a knack for fostering teamwork in a sales-oriented environment will find their skills transferrable to this assistant manager position with Staples. As the world’s largest office products retailer, Staples actively recruits former service members and maintains veterans resource groups within the organization. Financial acumen and the ability to analyze information to make sound business decisions is also needed to be successful in this job.
5. Retail sales representative in Greenville, South Carolina
This position with Verizon is located in Greenville, South Carolina. This dynamic city came in number two on the Forbes list, boasting a projected 27% net gain in hiring for the last quarter of 2015. The ideal candidate for this role is both professional and poised with an aptitude to learn the features and benefits of a variety of technology products and service offerings. With a dedicated military talent network, Verizon has demonstrated a deep commitment to the armed services and their families, ranking number 10 on G.I. Jobs’ Top 100 Military-Friendly Employer list in 2015.
Supreme Court: Military retirees can be court-martialed for crimes committed after service
Editor's Note: This article by Patricia Kime originally appeared on Military.com, a leading source of news for the military and veteran community.
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Defense Department's authority to prosecute retired service members for crimes they commit, even after retirement.
The court on Tuesday chose not to hear the case of a retired Marine who was court-martialed for a sexual assault he committed three months after leaving the service in August 2015. By not accepting the case, Larrabee v. the United States, the court upheld the status quo: that military retirees are subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Soldiers and their spouses told Fort Hood brass and housing officials Thursday night about horrific conditions inside on-post housing, ranging from blooms of mold and lead paint to infestations of snakes and cockroaches and dangerously faulty window screens.
The ISIS 'caliphate' is all but finished, but its online presence endures
When President Trump spoke of Islamic State last week, he described the group as all but defeated, even in the digital realm.
"For a period of time, they used the internet better than we did. They used the internet brilliantly, but now it's not so brilliant," the president said. "And now the people on the internet that used to look up to them and say how wonderful and brilliant they are are not thinking of them as being so brilliant."
Soldier killed in 2003 'Thunder Run' invasion of Baghdad to receive Distinguished Service Cross
Editor's Note: This article by Matthew Cox originally appeared onMilitary.com, a leading source of news for the military and veteran community.
The U.S. Army has announced it will upgrade a former 3rd Infantry Division soldier's Silver Star to a Distinguished Service Cross for his bravery during the unit's "Thunder Run" attack on Baghdad, Iraq, in 2003.
Kim Jong-un reportedly told Pompeo he did not want his kids to live with the burden of nuclear weapons
HANOI (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told the U.S. secretary of state he did not want his children to live with the burden of nuclear weapons, a former CIA officer involved in high-level diplomacy over the North's weapons was quoted as saying on Saturday.