The “Value Add “ Military Service Members Offer the Civilian Workforce
The “Value Add “ Military Service Members Offer the Civilian Workforce
From day one in military service, members are trained to learn leadership skills. The training is always in a team setting. It is not surprising that military men and women are known to place their teams ahead of themselves. They take pride and honor in doing so.
Constant teamwork and collaboration among military personnel make their product delivery effective, efficient, and timely. Being collaborative is strongly connected to one of the critical thinking competencies that often challenge many but are mandatory for military service. Solid collaborative skills accelerate communication, analysis, delegation, fairness, adaptivity, and successfully resolve disputes. From their early days in the military, service members are exposed and assimilated to ethics, appropriate conduct, extreme dedication, and loyalty.
Military training and experience develop critical thinking and flexibility. Veterans bring a proven track record of performing under high stress and can problem-solve quickly. Highly adaptive, they can apply their skill set to any scenario and situation. These traits are deeply embedded in their culture.
Performing and delivering timely and efficiently under pressure in unusual and stressful situations is just another expectation for active duty men and women that becomes highly valued in their post-military career.
Veterans bring a wealth of experience in leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork. In addition, their military training makes them excellent candidates for any job that requires a strong work ethic and team orientation. Adept at completing tasks when there’s pressure on they will do whatever it takes to complete their mission.
Please consider these attributes that do not always show on a traditional resume when considering a military veteran for a position. The modern military requires high levels of emotional intelligence and adaptability that will enhance any organization.
