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We have had two job openings which were posted externally....honestly, the applicants were not all that great. These positions were lower level, HS diploma or equivalent; however, they were FT JOBS wi
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Good Applicants Hard to Find

posted at 9/21/2010 4:19 PM EDT
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Skee,
It's a shame the media portrays military folks as shouting drill sergeant types and the press leads us to believe they all have PTSD. The reality is they have been ingrained with principles such as integrity, ethics, personal responsibility and selflessness. In addition most have attended at least one leadership program. Many of their skills travel Acer to the private sector. They are also proven to be fast learners with a willingness to learn new things. It is a shame that more of these skills and traits aren't more widely understood by HR folks and others.

Thanks for your kind comments.
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