Veterans are an important community of job candidates that are often overlooked when organizations are seeking to fill open positions. However, there are still many organizations that have identified how veterans have useful skill sets that make them an asset to civilian companies. A study by Pew Research Center has revealed that people who have served in the military bring unique skills and training that translate well to many civilian jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate among veterans fell to 2.7% versus 3.7% in October 2022, lower than the national average. This increase in veteran employment demonstrates that employers have recognized the value of employing veteran candidates. A 2016 study by the Syracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military Families claims that veterans typically possess attitudes and characteristics that boost ... View Post

Serving in the U.S. military is an honorable commitment, and service members often face extreme conditions serving their country.  When returning to civilian life, veterans may experience mental health conditions that inhibit their ability to maintain a healthy life. According to a 2019 National Association of American Veterans report, 15.3% of Veterans experience a mental health condition, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or substance abuse. However, starting the ... View Post

As part of our Women’s History Month celebrations, we turn our focus back to female veterans — our heroes at home and abroad who help nurture our families and protect our freedom. We interviewed Bridget M., Captain of the U.S. Army, on various aspects of being a servicewoman and how employers can better support female veterans as they transition to the civilian workplace. Here’s the full interview.  What are some of the key skills or strengths that female veterans ... View Post

Returning to the civilian life after serving in the military is often challenging for veterans. According to a report from the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, nearly 250,000 military veterans prepare to transition to civilian life each year. This means that thousands of professionals need a non-military career to utilize the skills they have learned and honed during their time in the services. People serving in the military develop skills related to management, leadership, ... View Post

          They waited. As their husbands fought a debatable war, they waited. The battle ended, they waited. Recognition came, a bit too late,and they still waited. During the long years of theVietnam War, many American pilots were shot down in North Vietnam, and weretaken as prisoners of war (POW) or were reported missing in action (MIA). Theirwives sought information about their husbands from various government departments.Go home and ... View Post

Today is Veterans Day. It's a time to remember and honor the service and sacrifice of those who for years have protected the American dream and way of life. Earlier we wrote a blog that touched upon the benefits of hiring veterans for contingent and permanent positions. Now we've made a fair bit of progress in the direction of setting up a scalable employment model that offers innovative career solutions to veterans and their families. With our proven expertise in talent resource management, ... View Post

We at Rangam appreciate the dedication and sacrifice of our US military veterans and their families. We want to open up opportunities for men and women who have given so much for us. Since we are primarily a diversity recruiting company that connects people to employment opportunities (both for contingent and permanent jobs), we endeavor to help them by doing what we do best.Rangam?s recruiters review the resume of every US veteran job seeker whose profile shows up in our searches. We get to ... View Post