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TALKER STORIES, CAREER, MILITARY

CONNECTING VETERANS WITH FULFILLING CAREERS

From combat zones to corporate boardrooms, an organization called 'RecruitMilitary' is helping Veterans transition into the civilian workforce and find fulfilling careers.

RecruitMilitary.com offers an array of free products and services for Veterans including career fairs, direct placement and recruiting services, and a veteran-focused job board.

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STORY FORMAT: PKG (VO/SOTVO & Teases are also below) TRT: 1:52 {**ON CAM**} IT TAKES A SPECIAL KIND OF PERSON TO JOIN THE MILITARY. AND WHEN THOSE MEN AND WOMEN LEAVE THE ARMED FORCES... IDEALLY... THEY'LL BE ARMED WITH VALUABLE SKILLS AND ABILITIES THAT MAKE THEM A PERFECT FIT FOR THE WORK-FORCE. KRISTINA GUERRERO EXPLAINS HOW AN ORGANIZATION IS HELPING TO MAKE SURE THIS HAPPENS... BY CONNECTING VETERANS WITH CAREERS. {**TAKE PKG**} {**VO**} THERE ARE ALMOST 18-MILLION AMERICAN VETERANS. TIM BEST IS ONE OF THEM. [CG: Tim Best / Recruit Military CEO] {**SOT**} "I served as an H-six little bird attack helicopter pilot. And while there I got to work with some of the most incredible people, incredible leaders, doing some of the most incredible work." [TRT=12] {**VO**} HE NOW LEADS 'RECRUIT MILITARY'... AN ORGANIZATION CONNECTING VETERANS WITH CAREERS. {**SOT**} "The transition for many service members from the military to the private sector is really challenging." [TRT=06] {**VO**} THE JOB APPLICATION PROCESS CAN BE OVERWHELMING. {**SOT**} "That problem that's from that lack of understanding is exacerbated when they're trying to understand companies job descriptions, which really are not always that clear in what they're really looking for or using a lot of industry lingo that they don't understand." [TRT=12] {**VO**} HE SAYS THERE ARE MANY ATTRIBUTES THAT MAKE VETERANS IDEAL JOB CANDIDATES. {**SOT**} "It's incredibly diverse. The military people come from all walks of life into the military and learn to work together." [TRT=07 ] {**VO**} AND MANY HAVE COLLEGE DEGREES. {**SOT**} "Over 60% of veterans complete their bachelor's degree, and they're three times more likely to hold postgraduate degrees than their civilian counterparts." [TRT=10] {**VO**} VETERANS ALSO LEARN SOFT SKILLS WHICH CAN BE SUPER IMPORTANT IN TODAY'S WORK FORCE. {**SOT**} "Like how to lead a team, how to follow, how work with a team. They're constantly being trained in the military on how to be adaptable, how to function and perform in very austere or complex environments." [TRT=18 ] {**VO**} HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF JOBS ARE LISTED IN THE ONLINE DATABASE AND THROUGHOUT THEIR SYSTEM. THEY ALSO HOLD JOB FAIRS IN PROFESSIONAL SPORTS STADIUMS AND ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS. {**SOT**} "We hold over a hundred of our career fairs per year, and those are both virtual and in-person." [TRT=05] {**VO**} BEST SAYS VETERANS TEND TO BE MODEST... SO 'RECRUIT MILITARY' ALSO TEACHES THEM HOW TO TOOT THEIR OWN HORNS A BIT WHEN IT COMES TO POLISHING THEIR RESUMES AND ACING THEIR INTERVIEWS. {**SOT**} "Just making sure that when they go into that battle, that interview, they're ready to win." [TRT=02] {**END PKG**} {**ON CAM**} IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE WHICH JOBS ARE AVAILABLE FOR VETERANS... CHECK OUT RECRUIT-MILITARY-DOT-COM. THIS IS A FREE SERVICE FOR VETERANS. _________________________ STORY FORMAT: VO/SOTVO {**ON CAM**} WHEN MEN AND WOMEN FINISH SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES AND RETURN TO CIVILIAN LIFE.... THEY'LL HOPEFULLY FIND A CAREER THEY LOVE. {**TAKE VO**} AN ORGANIZATION CALLED 'RECRUIT MILITARY' HELPS THEM DO THAT. THEIR WEB SITE LISTS JOBS THAT VETERANS CAN APPLY FOR. THEY ALSO HOLD JOB FAIRS NATIONWIDE. C-E-O TIM BEST SAYS THE MILITARY ARMS PEOPLE WITH TOOLS THAT HELP THEM REALLY STAND OUT AMONG OTHER JOB SEEKERS. [CG: Tim Best / Recruit Military CEO] {**TAKE SOT/VO**} "Like how to lead a team, how to follow, how work with a team. They're constantly being trained in the military on how to be adaptable, how to function and perform in very austere or complex environments." [TRT=18 ] {**VO**} BEST ALSO SAYS THAT VETERANS ARE DIVERSE... AND MORE THAN 60-PERCENT OF THEM HAVE BACHELOR'S DEGREES. [CG: RecruitMilitary.com] IF YOU'RE A BUSINESS OWNER INTERESTED IN HIRING VETERANS OR IF YOU'RE A VETERAN LOOKING FOR A JOB... CHECK OUT 'RECRUIT-MILITARY-DOT-COM.' [FULL STILL] THEY'RE ALSO HOLDING A JOB FAIR AT... (Producers, See when a job fair is in your market: https://my.recruitmilitary.com/events/schedule). _________________________ TEASES FROM BATTLEFIELD TO BOARDROOM... LEARN HOW VETERANS ARE CONNECTING WITH THEIR FUTURE CAREERS. *** IF YOU'RE A BUSINESS OWNER WHO NEEDS TO FIND SOME GOOD EMPLOYEES... YOU MIGHT WANT TO TAP INTO THE MILITARY AS A TALENT POOL. COMING UP... LEARN ABOUT AN ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS YOU DO THAT. *** DOES A MILITARY BACKGROUND MAKE SOMEONE AN IDEAL JOB CANDIDATE? ONE ORGANIZATION SAYS YES. FIND OUT WHY AND WHAT THEY'RE DOING TO MATCH VETERANS WITH CAREERS.
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STORY FORMAT: WRAP (Shorter Version Down Below) TRT: 1:52 SUGGESTED LEAD: IT TAKES A SPECIAL KIND OF PERSON TO JOIN THE MILITARY. AND WHEN THOSE MEN AND WOMEN LEAVE THE ARMED FORCES... IDEALLY... THEY'LL BE ARMED WITH VALUABLE SKILLS AND ABILITIES THAT MAKE THEM A PERFECT FIT FOR THE WORK-FORCE. KRISTINA GUERRERO EXPLAINS HOW AN ORGANIZATION IS HELPING TO MAKE SURE THIS HAPPENS... BY CONNECTING VETERANS WITH CAREERS. (MP3 WRAP AUDIO) OQ: THEY'RE READY TO WIN. OPTIONAL TAG: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE WHICH JOBS ARE AVAILABLE FOR VETERANS... CHECK OUT RECRUIT-MILITARY-DOT-COM. THIS IS A FREE SERVICE FOR VETERANS. ________________________ (MP3 WRAP AUDIO) (MUSIC) THERE ARE ALMOST 18-MILLION AMERICAN VETERANS. TIM BEST IS ONE OF THEM. CUT (Tim Best) " I served as an H-six little bird attack helicopter pilot. And while there I got to work with some of the most incredible people, incredible leaders, doing some of the most incredible work." (: 12 ) OQ: THE MOST INCREDIBLE WORK. HE NOW LEADS 'RECRUIT MILITARY'... AN ORGANIZATION CONNECTING VETERANS WITH CAREERS. CUT (Tim Best) " The transition for many service members from the military to the private sector is really challenging." (: 06 ) OQ: IS REALLY CHALLENGING. THE JOB APPLICATION PROCESS CAN BE OVERWHELMING. CUT (Tim Best) "That problem that's from that lack of understanding is exacerbated when they're trying to understand companies job descriptions, which really are not always that clear in what they're really looking for or using a lot of industry lingo that they don't understand." (: 12 ) OQ: THAT THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND. HE SAYS THERE ARE MANY ATTRIBUTES THAT MAKE VETERANS IDEAL JOB CANDIDATES. CUT (Tim Best) " It's incredibly diverse. The military people come from all walks of life into the military and learn to work together." (: 07 ) OQ: LEARN TO WORK TOGETHER. AND MANY HAVE COLLEGE DEGREES. CUT (Tim Best) " Over 60% of veterans complete their bachelor's degree, and they're three times more likely to hold postgraduate degrees than their civilian counterparts." (: 10 ) OQ: THAN THEIR CIVILIAN COUNTERPARTS. VETERANS ALSO LEARN SOFT SKILLS WHICH CAN BE SUPER IMPORTANT IN TODAY'S WORK FORCE. CUT (Tim Best) "Like how to lead a team, how to follow, how work with a team. They're constantly being trained in the military on how to be adaptable, how to function and perform in very austere or complex environments." (: 18 ) OQ: OR COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTS. HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF JOBS ARE LISTED IN THE ONLINE DATABASE AND THROUGHOUT THEIR SYSTEM. THEY ALSO HOLD JOB FAIRS IN PROFESSIONAL SPORTS STADIUMS AND ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS. CUT (Tim Best) "We hold over a hundred of our career fairs per year, and those are both virtual and in-person." (: 05 ) OQ: VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON. BEST SAYS VETERANS TEND TO BE MODEST... SO 'RECRUIT MILITARY' ALSO TEACHES THEM HOW TO TOOT THEIR OWN HORNS A BIT WHEN IT COMES TO POLISHING THEIR RESUMES AND ACING THEIR INTERVIEWS. CUT (Tim Best) " Just making sure that when they go into that battle, that interview, they're ready to win." (: 02 ) OQ: THEY'RE READY TO WIN. ### _________________________ STORY FORMAT: SHORTER WRAP VERSION (LEAD) WHEN MEN AND WOMEN FINISH SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES AND RETURN TO CIVILIAN LIFE.... THEY'LL HOPEFULLY FIND A CAREER THEY LOVE. AN ORGANIZATION CALLED 'RECRUIT MILITARY' HELPS THEM DO THAT. THEIR WEB SITE LISTS JOBS THAT ARE A GOOD FIT FOR VETERANS. THEY ALSO HOLD JOB FAIRS NATIONWIDE. C-E-O TIM BEST SAYS THE MILITARY ARMS PEOPLE WITH TOOLS THAT HELP THEM REALLY STAND OUT AMONG OTHER JOB SEEKERS. (WRAP) ("Like how to lead a team, how to follow, how work with a team. They're constantly being trained in the military on how to be adaptable, how to function and perform in very austere or complex environments.") TRT=18 OQ: AUSTERE OR COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTS. (TAG) BEST ALSO SAYS THAT VETERANS ARE DIVERSE... AND MORE THAN 60-PERCENT OF THEM HAVE BACHELOR'S DEGREES. IF YOU'RE A BUSINESS OWNER INTERESTED IN HIRING VETERANS OR IF YOU'RE A VETERAN LOOKING FOR A JOB... CHECK OUT 'RECRUIT-MILITARY-DOT-COM.' THEY'RE ALSO HOLDING A JOB FAIR AT... (Producers, See when a job fair is in your market: https://my.recruitmilitary.com/events/schedule). ### _________________________________________________________________________________ STORY FORMAT: TEASES FROM BATTLEFIELD TO BOARDROOM... LEARN HOW VETERANS ARE CONNECTING WITH THEIR FUTURE CAREERS. ### IF YOU'RE A BUSINESS OWNER WHO NEEDS TO FIND SOME GOOD EMPLOYEES... YOU MIGHT WANT TO TAP INTO THE MILITARY AS A TALENT POOL. COMING UP... LEARN ABOUT AN ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS YOU DO THAT. ### IF YOU THINK ABOUT IT... A BACKGROUND IN THE MILITARY MAY MAKE SOMEONE AN IDEAL JOB CANDIDATE. COMING UP... LEARN ABOUT AN ORGANIZATION THAT'S MATCHING VETERANS WITH THEIR DREAM JOBS.
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STORY FORMAT: Web/Print Article WORD COUNT: 568 WRITTEN BY: Rebecca Guldberg, The Story Pros HEADLINE: FROM SERVICE TO SUCCESS: HELPING VETERANS LAUNCH CAREERS From combat zones to corporate boardrooms, an organization called 'RecruitMilitary' is helping Veterans transition into the civilian workforce after they leave the service, and find fulfilling careers. Led by CEO Tim Best, RecruitMilitary.com is not just a recruitment platform; it's a beacon of hope for those who have served their country and are now navigating the complexities of civilian life. With a mission centered around empowering the military community through meaningful career opportunities, RecruitMilitary acts as a vital link between employers and veterans, facilitating connections that lead to successful placements and fulfilling careers. But what sets RecruitMilitary apart from other job boards? To uncover the answer, we spoke with Tim Best himself, a former Army special operations attack helicopter pilot turned CEO. Tim Best's journey from the cockpit to the helm of RecruitMilitary is a testament to the organization's dedication to veterans. "I really fell in love with the idea of staying connected to the veteran community," Best recalls. "I loved the team and this idea that there really was this purpose-driven organization that I could go pour myself into like I had in service." RecruitMilitary's impact extends far beyond just job placement. Through a variety of initiatives, the organization provides comprehensive support to veterans at every stage of their career transition. From career fairs held in MLB or NFL stadiums to virtual events accessible to veterans worldwide, RecruitMilitary ensures that no veteran is left behind in the pursuit of employment opportunities. "Our purpose at RecruitMilitary is empowering the military community through meaningful career opportunities," Best emphasizes. "We act on that purpose every day by executing our mission, which is connecting employers with the military community." Indeed, RecruitMilitary's commitment to its mission is evident in the array of resources it offers, from resume reviews and interview preparation to webinars and networking events. But perhaps what truly sets RecruitMilitary apart is its personalized approach to connecting veterans with employers. "We're the only job board in the world that calls every registrant," Best reveals. "We help walk them through to make sure that they're really representing themselves as effectively as they can be in that digital profile to create better matches." This hands-on approach reflects RecruitMilitary's dedication to ensuring that veterans not only find jobs but find the right fit for their skills and aspirations. The success stories that emerge from RecruitMilitary's efforts are nothing short of inspiring. Best recounts one such story of a transitioning Army service member who found his perfect career fit at a RecruitMilitary career fair. "This job seeker went to the career fair and engaged with a number of employers and fell in love with one of the employers there," Best shares. "That conversation probably took 10 minutes of the career fair, turned into a job, which he has already been promoted in to branch manager since he started." As the civilian unemployment rate remains under four percent, RecruitMilitary's impact on reducing veteran unemployment is undeniable. "Veteran unemployment is well below that at three percent," Best notes. "But of course, all of us in this space, we look at it and say, well, that may be three percent too much." With initiatives like RecruitMilitary leading the charge, the future looks brighter for veterans transitioning into civilian life. Best says there is no charge to Veterans for it's services. RecruitMilitary is bridging the gap between military service and civilian employment, one success story at a time.
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