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Robots Go to War:  March of the Robots

The Economist. This is an interesting look at the growth of robotics in the military around the world today. It is a growth market with billions likely to be spent in coming years as various types of new robots are brought to market including throw able recon robots to mule like logistics machines for combat squads on foot. The story touches on the usual ‘what happens when humans aren’t in the loop’ routine a bit even though no one is even suggesting letting robots make decisions without human guidance. Still it’s an interesting read.

Contractors Concerned About Proposed Rule for Workers with…

At the most recent recruitDC, I had the privilege to share with the recruiting community tips on how to incorporate veteran hiring into a recruiter’s mindset. The poignant beginning of this presentation was the opening by Colonel David Sutherland, former Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The local DC area recruiting community made me very proud when they gave Colonel Sutherland a standing ovation first when he came to the stage, and second when he finished. The second best moment was when all the recruiters in the room raised their hands and committed to hiring two veterans by the end of the summer.…

World War I Victory Medal

May is National Military Appreciation Month. Each day this month we highlight articles to aid transitioning military in their job search and stories to honor our nation’s veterans.

If you want a job, vets are highly successful in corporate America. For many the transition is not so easy, but success comes rapidly once they find the right opportunity.

Success Tactic 1. Join a job club

Job clubs offer you an opportunity to talk with, learn from, help, and find support with other job seekers. Job clubs are run by many groups: local chapters of professional/trade organizations, religious groups, and other…

As a veteran-owned company, ClearedJobs.Net always encourages our employers to “Hire a Vet.”

Beyond the many skills – and a clearance – that transitioning military bring to an employer, the Vow to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 (VHHA) provides additional incentives. The VHHA actually made changes to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) by adding two new categories to the existing qualified veteran targeted groups as well as making the WOTC available to some tax-exempt employers.

For more details here’s a link to the IRS’ Frequently Asked Questions on the VHHA. Please consider hiring a vet!

Gift Cards for Operation Jump Start

Last night we met several service members taking advantage of the professional attire being offered at the Operation Jump Start event – suits, coats, ties, etc.

Operation Jump Start is a program of the Aleethia Foundation, which encourages donations of gift cards and new or nearly new professional business attire to assist wounded warriors as they begin their transition to the civilian work world. While they are no longer accepting clothing donations, Operation Jump Start is always in need of gift cards and cash donations.   

Hero Dogs!

We were also lucky to meet…