Where Veterans Are Finding the Best Jobs, According to Payscale.com

Payscale.com recently ran the numbers to determine the top 10 jobs for veterans (as reflected by data in their proprietary career information databases) to show returning veterans where their compatriots are finding the most jobs—“the most common, well-paid and quickly growing professions chosen by veterans”--and they are: 

1. Management consultant 

2. Program Manager in Information Technology (IT)

3. Systems Analyst 

4. FBI Agent 

5. Field Service Engineer, Medical Equipment 

6. Systems Engineer (Computer Networking / IT) 

7. Information Technology (IT) Consultant 

8. Intelligence Analyst 

9. Helicopter Pilot 

10. Network Engineer, IT 

The full Payscale.com blog post with additional information you will likely find handy is located online here: http://blogs.payscale.com/ask_dr_salary/2012/02/top-jobs-for-veterans.html

General Electric Wants to Hire 5,000 Veterans

USAToday and other reputable media outlets are reporting this month that General Electric (GE) wants to hire 5,000 veterans over the next 5 years through its "Hire Our Heroes" program.

Apparently G.I. Jobs Magazine ranks GE as a top recruiter of military talent.

For more information about veteran employment options with GE, go to:
http://www.ge.com/careers/veterans/index.html

Veterans’ Psychiatric Service Dogs from Veteran's Best Friend

A pal of mine alerted me to this exciting charitable foundation that helps veterans with anxiety and PTSD obtain Psychiatric Service Dogs which are in turn rescued from shelters: Veteran's Best Friend

Multiple studies have shown that having a close relationship with a pet can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression (not just for veterans but for many different categories of people) plus promote general health and longevity.

Also, shelter pets make awesome companions--many of them are homeless not because they are defective in any way but just because their owners had some tough times and had to give them up. One fourth of all shelter dogs are purebreds.

This wonderful group helps two populations (one human, one animal) at once, so we are especially excited we found out about this charity this month!

CSC Military Recruitment Program

Government contractor CSC has announced its Military Recruitment Program to hire veterans, disabled veterans, and spouses of veterans. The CSC website with all of the employment details is:

http://www.csc.com/careersus/ds/11849-military_programs

Frederick Maryland Double T Diner 15% Off Your Meal with Military ID

For those of you who live in or near Frederick County, Maryland, the Double T Diner is advertising 15% off your check with a military ID. Their website is:

http://www.doubletdiner.com/

We emailed them to see if this same offer applies at all 8 Baltimore-area locations but do not have a response yet.

Join Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America for Free

Nonprofit advocacy organization Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) offers basic free memberships to all those who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

Benefits of membership include but are not limited to:

1. Access to job fairs and social events (including free tickets) for vets
2. Access to an online social network dedicated to veterans and their interests
3. Special rewards and giveaways
4. Advocacy and help if you are dealing with an educational, medical, or related transitional issue
5. Networking opportunities

To join up, you can start here: http://iava.org/