Helping Veterans in Today’s Workforce
The job market’s resiliency persevered in April 2024, despite hiring occurring at a slower pace. As employers adjust to remain agile, Rose International sees continued demand for contingent workers. The organization remains persistent in connecting job seekers to job opportunities that fit their needs.
May is Military Appreciation Month, a time to honor military members and their families for their service.
Through its specialized initiative Deployment to Employment (D2E), Rose International is committed to supporting service members after their military careers end by helping them find jobs.
The Job Market’s Growth Slowdown
In April 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported employers added 175,000 jobs. Hiring grew at its slowest pace since October 2023. April’s employment increase was below the 12-month average monthly gain of 242,000. Dow Jones projected jobs would increase by 240,000. The national unemployment rate increased from 3.8% to 3.9%, according to the BLS.
Last month, Rose International saw continued demand for workers in the temporary help services sector. The organization had the most job openings in its IT, business professional and admin/clerical categories.
Serving America’s Service Members
The national veteran unemployment rate was 3.2% in April 2024, an increase from 3% in March 2024. To compare, this level was 2.2% in April 2023. There are 18 million veterans living in the United States and under half of that total are in the workforce.
As service members transition out of their military careers and look for post-service jobs, they may encounter challenges with:
- Translating military experience to corporate equivalents
- Creating resumes
- Identifying transferable skills
- Job search strategies
- Interview preparation
Rose International understands the importance of honoring service members, including after their military careers end. The organization believes the best way to achieve this is by supporting these individuals as they look for post-service jobs. Through its D2E initiative, the Rose International Team supports people with military backgrounds.
Using specialized knowledge and innovative strategies, Rose International supports individuals with military backgrounds during their job searches from beginning to end. The organization helps military veterans, reserves and military spouses present their specialized skills and knowledge in way that’s relevant to today’s world of work.
Partnering with organizations, like Rose International, that have an expertise in hiring individuals with military backgrounds is impactful for the military community, workplace environments as well as the overall workforce. Want to learn more about D2E? Click here to get in touch with the Rose International Team.
As the job market continues evolving, hiring rates remain resilient. Rose International aims to continue helping more job seekers, including individuals with military experience, find their next jobs.
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