Finding skilled and qualified labor has always been one of the most daunting recruiting challenges, and this rings particularly true in the environmental drilling and remediation industry. However, there is an under-tapped labor pool — armed forces veterans. Here are six steps companies can take to develop a proactive veteran outreach program.
It’s important to identify what your organizational needs are before you begin recruiting. Go deep and outline day-to-day responsibilities, growth and career development opportunities, team dynamics, management style, and expectations of the manager. This might seem like a lot of work, but it will help you attract veteran candidates who are a good fit and likely to stick around.