Military and Veteran Employer Survey

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This survey is being conducted by an independent group of veterans and business professionals to better understand veteran hiring practices.

Participation is completely anonymous and responses will be share with employers and veterans to improve hiring, integration and retention programs.

Please visit our website for additional information regarding this and similar research: www.military-transition.org

Thanks for your participation and please let us know any questions: survey@military-transition.org

Responses are anonymous, so please be candid:

1. Does your organization hire veterans or individuals currently serving in the military?

Yes, we hire veterans or individuals that are currently serving in the military

No, we previously hired veterans or individuals serving in the military, but no longer hire from this community

No, we don’t hire from the veteran or military community

I'm not sure

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From this point forward, current and former military members will be referenced simply as Veterans.

2. Our experience with Veterans has been:

Extremely Positive

Somewhat Positive

Neither Positive or Negative

Somewhat Negative

Extremely Negative

I'm not sure

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3. (Optional) Please explain the previous answer about your experience with Veterans. Why did you provide this response?

4. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements:

Agree

Neither Agree or Disagree

Disagree

I'm not sure

Veterans add value to my organization

Veterans adapt quickly

Hiring Veterans is good for business

Veterans are reliable

Hiring Veterans pays long-term dividends

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5. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements:

Agree

Neither Agree or Disagree

Disagree

I'm not sure

Veterans are just another diversity group

Veterans think we owe them something

Veterans create problems in the work environment

Veterans think they're smarter than others

Veterans are disconnected from others in our organization

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6. Based upon your experience, please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding non-Veteran employees:

Agree

Neither Agree or Disagree

Disagree

I'm not sure

They accept Veterans working in our organization

They trust Veterans working in our organization

They value Veterans working in our organization

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7. How do Veterans compare with non-Veteran employees at your organization for retention, reliability and promotion:

Veterans are better

No difference

Veterans are worse

I'm not sure

Retention

Reliability

Promotion

8. Overall, what is the most important reason your organization hires Veterans?

9. Does your organization provide training to supervisors and hiring managers of Veterans that don't have military experience?

Yes, we training supervisors and hiring manager that don't have military experience

No, we don't train supervisors and hiring managers that don't have military experience

I'm not sure

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10. (Optional) What lessons, if any, has your organization learned through training supervisors and hiring managers that don't have military experience?

11. Does your organization have an integration program to help Veterans with their transition into their new work environment?

Yes, we have an integration program for newly hired Veterans

Yes, we have an integration program for newly hired Veterans and their families

No, we don't have an integration program for newly hired Veterans

I'm not sure

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12. (Optional) What lessons, if any, has your organization learned through your Veteran integration program?

13. Does your organization recruit and hire Veterans that have security clearances?

Yes, we specifically recruit and hire Veterans with security clearances

We have Veterans with security clearances, but it wasn't a factor in the hiring process

No, we don't specifically recruit and hire Veterans because of their security clearance

I'm not sure

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14. Please answer Yes or No to the following questions.

Yes

I'm not sure

Does your organization attend Veteran hiring fairs

Does your organization utilize Veteran recruitment and/or placement firms

A Sergeant Major (SGM) outranks a Lieutenant (LT)

Does your leadership support the hiring of Veterans

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15. Which group(s) of Veterans does your organization primarily hire?

Please select ALL that apply

Junior Enlisted

Mid-level Enlisted

Senior Enlisted

Junior Officers

Mid-level Officers

Senior Officers

We hire Veterans regardless of rank

We don't hire Veterans

I'm not sure

16. Does your organization have a preference among branches of military service when hiring Veterans?

Please select ALL that apply

We tend to hire more from the ARMY

We tend to hire more from the NAVY

We tend to hire more from the MARINES

We tend to hire more from the AIR FORCE

We tend to hire more from the COAST GUARD

We have no preference between branches

We don't hire Veterans

I'm not sure

17. Overall, what are the positive aspects (if any) that your organization has experienced by hiring Veterans?

18. Overall, what are the negative aspects (if any) that your organization has experienced by hiring Veterans?

19. How does your organization define and/or measure success in-terms of recruiting, hiring and retaining Veterans?

20. When should Veterans disclose their military service in the hiring process?

Veterans should disclose their military service EARLY in the hiring process

Veterans should disclose their military service LATE in the hiring process

Veterans should NOT disclose their military service until hired

It depends upon the individual

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21. If you could describe the Veterans working at your organization using up to 10 words, what would these words be?

22. Is there anything you think Veterans should know or any advice you would give Veterans before their transition out-of-uniform and into the civilian workforce?

So that we know you're not a robot, please type the word VET in the text box below.

Please tell us about yourself and your organization:

Are you a Veteran?

Yes, I served in the ARMY

Yes, I served in the NAVY

Yes, I served in the MARINES

Yes, I served in the AIR FORCE

Yes, I served in the COAST GUARD

Yes, I served in multiple branches

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How large is your organization?

Less than 25 people

More than 25 but less than 100 people

More than 100 but less than 500 people

More than 500 but less than 1,000 people

More than 1,000 but less than 10,000 people

More than 10,000 but less than 100,000 people

More than 100,000 people

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What is your role in the organization?

Recruiter (full-time)

Recruiter [part-time along with other role(s)]

Human Resources

Management, Supervisor

Senior Manager, Leadership

Executive C-level Position, President, Owner

Other:

Where is your organization primarily located?

A region of the country, not to exceed a few states

West Coast

Mid-West

East Coast

Nationwide

Overseas only

Global

Online only

Other:

What sector does your organization primarily operate?

Aerospace or Defense

Agriculture

Automotive

Banking or Financial

Chemical

Consumer Goods

Energy

Food

Insurance

Media

Medical

Travel or Leisure

Federal Government

State Government

Local Government

Not For Profit

Other:

Please share your zip code so we can assess nationwide participation?

Please tell us how you learned about the Veteran Employer Survey? Did you read about us (on-line, blog, email, social media), hear about us (podcast or radio) or were you asked by another organization to participate in the survey (examples: VETTED or NAVSO)?

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