Studies report that nearly one-third of veteran job seekers are underemployed, a rate 15.6% higher than non-veteran job seekers-and nearly half of all veterans leave their first civilian job within a year. In this session you will learn how to deconstruct the most common assumptions made by both employers and veterans and understand the missed opportunities in the hiring process and correct this gap. With this understanding, employers can get the best talent and veterans can build their new career. Learning Objectives: Comprehend the main barriers that employers control and those that bind veterans; Evaluate and understand the statistics surrounding veteran hiring and recruitment; Apply the insights to better help employers and veterans communicate more effectively and get the best mutual results.