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By Jared Keller Apr 30, 2021

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Hey veterans: We’ll pay you to play with cool gear and write about it

We’re looking for a few devoted readers to review the latest and greatest gear and tech for us.

By Hirepurpose Nov 11, 2020

The power of reinvention: How a Marine Corps veteran adapted to find career success

From his humble beginnings in an East Baltimore City neighborhood, through his service in the Marine Corps, to exceeding his...

By Allyson Heyen Aug 20, 2020

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The value of service: pursuing career success at McKesson

Despite coming from different backgrounds and having varied goals, military veterans find career success with nationwide health services company McKesson...

By Elise Howard, Hirepurpose Jun 8, 2020

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Texas Army National Guardsman helps deliver oil wells for BP

“BP has been very supportive — from administrative to leadership — in continuing to serve in the National Guard"

By Alison Maruca May 5, 2020

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Marine applies lessons from the Corps to corporate leadership

At first glance, there may not appear to be striking similarities between corporate staffing and the Marine Corps. However, Virgil...

By Alison Maruca Apr 14, 2020

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Products for warfighters by warfighters

BAE Systems is dedicated to recruiting and employing veterans and transitioning them back to civilian life

By Lizann Lightfoot Feb 10, 2020

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Walmart to take veteran hiring programs to the next level

Brynt Parmeter spent almost 27 years in the Army, including time at West Point. After nearly six years in the...

By Elise Howard, Hirepurpose Jan 7, 2020

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Two reservists find support and flexibility at PayPal

"PayPal really cares for the whole person, and that includes veteran status"

By Allyson Heyen Dec 13, 2019

Transition

No limits: How stepping outside of his comfort zone helped one veteran achieve success at Xerox

Brad Lieurance was never one to settle. From his time in college through his 25 years in the Army to...

By Alison Maruca Dec 6, 2019

Transition

Comcast isn’t just military-friendly, it’s military-ready

Today, Kimberly Bryant's family isn't merely surviving, they're thriving. "I wholly attribute where we are today to Comcast," she says.

By Lizann Lightfoot Nov 13, 2019

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Engineering his future: How US Cellular powers up one Marine

When the Marine Corps assigned John Mechkowski to the field of communications, he didn't imagine that several years later, he...

By Allyson Heyen Nov 7, 2019

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Playing to your strengths: How one veteran used his talents to find a career with WESCO

Air Force veteran Adam Gubitosi has many strengths. His 21-year career in the Air Force helped him hone the talents...

By Elise Howard, Hirepurpose Nov 6, 2019

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Army Ranger finally finds work-life balance at The Home Depot

In 2009, Kristopher Green was an Army Ranger. If you asked him on the day of his discharge where he...

By Charles Rabin, Miami Herald Oct 23, 2019

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Navy vet claims Florida police department broke the law by not promoting him

In a letter, the city argued that Joshua Koop was denied a promotion to sergeant because he's already used the...

By Jared Keller Oct 11, 2019

Transition

US employers see vets as lacking emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, according to a major study

New research from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business published in the journal Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Process indicates...

By Lizann Lightfoot Oct 11, 2019

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Best Buy encourages veterans to ‘Be human, Make it real, and Think about tomorrow’

Best Buy's corporate culture is a great environment for people of diverse backgrounds, including military veterans

By Allyson Heyen Oct 10, 2019

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‘We work for Earth’ — How one Marine veteran continues serving his country at Republic Services

To Pedro Garcia, service is important. He was proudly committed to the Marine Corps for 14 years. These years were...

By Allyson Heyen Oct 3, 2019

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Change from the inside: How this Air Force vet is paving the way for veteran employees at Bayer

Rusty Thomas knows the value of veteran employees. A vet himself, he recognizes the specific benefits that military experience lends...

By Lizann Lightfoot Sep 30, 2019

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A Marine vet’s best advice for post-military life: Don’t drop your pack

"You just can't give up after the military. A lot of veterans go that way, then they lose that sense...

By Allyson Heyen Sep 4, 2019

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How a career at Lowe’s led to stability for one military spouse

Kristie Wooddell exemplifies the best qualities of a military spouse: She's driven, adaptable, and creative. After giving up her own...

By Hirepurpose Sep 3, 2019

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Employers value veterans’ ‘do-whatever-it-takes’ work ethic, according to a hiring expert

With an estimated 200,000 service members exiting the military in the United States annually, post-service career placement is a critical...

By Allyson Heyen Aug 21, 2019

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The Air Force veteran who helps others bring their whole selves to work at Comcast

Kelly Bronson has a fulfilling job: He spends his days seeking the best and most varied talent and bringing them...

By Lizann Lightfoot Aug 15, 2019

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Walgreens wants a few good veterans for future leadership

Walgreens recently announced a pledge to hire 5,000 veterans over the next five years

By Hirepurpose Aug 12, 2019

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How one systems engineer went from being a standout in the Air Force to a standout at T-Mobile

Otto Chan-Arias found his way from the Air Force to working as a Senior Unix Systems and Design Engineer at...

By Hirepurpose Aug 9, 2019

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Army veteran brings compassion to bootcamp, sales, and hospitality

Samanthia Shilo says her time in the Army Reserves taught her to stay calm under pressure, manage her time effectively,...

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Hey veterans: We’ll pay you to play with cool gear and write about it

The power of reinvention: How a Marine Corps veteran adapted to find career success

The value of service: pursuing career success at McKesson

Texas Army National Guardsman helps deliver oil wells for BP

Marine applies lessons from the Corps to corporate leadership

Products for warfighters by warfighters

Walmart to take veteran hiring programs to the next level

Two reservists find support and flexibility at PayPal

No limits: How stepping outside of his comfort zone helped one veteran achieve success at Xerox

Comcast isn’t just military-friendly, it’s military-ready

Engineering his future: How US Cellular powers up one Marine

Playing to your strengths: How one veteran used his talents to find a career with WESCO

Army Ranger finally finds work-life balance at The Home Depot

Navy vet claims Florida police department broke the law by not promoting him

US employers see vets as lacking emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, according to a major study

Best Buy encourages veterans to ‘Be human, Make it real, and Think about tomorrow’

‘We work for Earth’ — How one Marine veteran continues serving his country at Republic Services

Change from the inside: How this Air Force vet is paving the way for veteran employees at Bayer

A Marine vet’s best advice for post-military life: Don’t drop your pack

How a career at Lowe’s led to stability for one military spouse

Employers value veterans’ ‘do-whatever-it-takes’ work ethic, according to a hiring expert

The Air Force veteran who helps others bring their whole selves to work at Comcast

Walgreens wants a few good veterans for future leadership

How one systems engineer went from being a standout in the Air Force to a standout at T-Mobile

Army veteran brings compassion to bootcamp, sales, and hospitality