You will learn about the top myths and misperceptions about the skills and talents of today's military, and the facts that will empower you to overcome your hiring manager’s resistance to considering veteran applicants. Learn about the impact on OFCCP compliance and the use of work opportunity tax credits (WOTC) as well as how to cross-walk military skills with civilian positions. We will review a dozen approaches to finding military talent, including many low-to-no cost sources, and the types of talent you are likely to find using those resources. Rosser will share practical ideas for conducting Veterans Outreach as part of your recruitment marketing efforts. Gain insight into translating Military Occupational Codes (MOC's) so you can understand a resume written in 'military-ese'.
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Lisa Rosser
military hiring expert
The Value of a Veteran
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Lisa Rosser is on a mission to help organizations improve their veteran recruiting and retention. Her unique background with years of experience in both military and human resources is what makes her the ideal person for training human resource professionals how to recruit, hire, and retain military veterans for employment.
Lisa's military career includes 10 years of Active Army duty and 11 years of service with the Army Reserve, including 2-1/2 years of mobilization after the events of 9-11. During her Active Duty time she participated in 3 major engagements (Gulf War, Somalia, and Bosnia). Her Army Reserve career focused on operations and performance management, recruiting, placement, training, and skills development. She retired from the Army Reserve in July 2011 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Lisa's civilian career capitalized on her Human Resources and Training military experiences into an eight year career at Accenture, a Global Fortune 500 consulting firm. In 2007, Lisa founded The Value Of a Veteran and published an employer guide to recruiting the military. The enthusiastic response to the hiring guide led to workshops for corporate, government and higher education organizations, as well as webinars on critical military hiring topics.