A lot of companies shy away from hiring veterans because they don’t understand the value that they may bring to the table.
Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Cisco & Walgreens have programs in full force but the majority of startups have yet to really get on board. The diversity in thought that comes from hiring a vet may be the competitive edge that your startup needs to propel your business ahead of your competition.
This show is proudly sponsored by Vidoori
Today’s Quote:
"We hire military veterans because they make great employees. They bring proven technical and leadership skills. They understand teamwork, and they're adaptable. Bottom line, hiring veterans is good for business."
Randall L. Stephenson - CEO of AT&T
Guest Bio:
Brian Erickson serves as the Vice President, Strategy and Solutions at Vidoori, Inc. He leads company expansion strategies bringing the Vidoori brand to the west coast. Brian has over 26 years of experience in Naval Aviation, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Operations, Strategic Programs and sourcing/acquisition. Brian is a retired Senior Naval Officer (Captain/O6) with proven experience and expertise across numerous technical domains bringing a warfighters perspective to Vidoori’s mission of delivering excellence.
Brian holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from San Diego State University, a Master of Business Administration (Financial Management) from the Naval Postgraduate School, a Master of Science (Information Technology) from the Naval Postgraduate School and an Executive Management Certification from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Additionally, Brian holds numerous defense and industry related certifications to include: CISSP, GSLC, CISSO, CISSM, DAWIA Level 3 PM, DAWIA Level 3 IT, CKM, ITIL.
Show Highlights:
Why hire veterans?
Why do companies not hire veterans?
Rick’s Input:
How to Successfully hire Veterans
Preparation is Key!
Rick’s two cents
Key Takeaways:
Special Event: Ravi Sharma from TiECon SoCal
Erik Huberman: Dissecting a Hire Gone Wrong
Tevis Trower: Re-Humanizing the Interview Process By Shifting Our Language
Greg Toroosian: The What & Why of Your Job Description. Understanding Who You Really Need to Hire
Ryan Foland: The Problems You Solve Trump Perk-Based Employer Branding in Talent Attraction
Chris Russell: Better Ways to Post & Pray Your Job Descriptions to Life
Brendan Rogers: Lean & Scrappy, Then…Boom! You Receive Funding. Now What?
Shannon Johnson: Having the Right Mindset to Get Hired
Katie Weber: Evaluating Your Team to Get the Right People in the Right Seats
Liran Kotzer: Will AI Really Keep People Engaged with Your Company?
Craig Weber: Interviewing for Conversational Capacity
Joe Mullings: How to Choose the Right Recruiting Partner for the New Year.
Brenan German Part Deux: Overcoming Your # 1 Hiring Failure for 2019
Christian Spletzer: Managing Expectations of Time to Hire Key Talent
Charles Antis: Discovering Your Company's Purpose
Brian Breth: Sourcing the Right Players Creates a Company of Legends
Sang Huynh: Extreme Transparency, Tech Startup Style
Monica Lukoschek: The Immigration Mess!
William Tincup: People Have Options & Will Walk Away From Your Opportunity in a Heartbeat!
Lindon Crow: The Anatomy of a Recruiting Call. Stop Triggering Fight or Flight!
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