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Originally Posted by Boardwalk 08755
I beg to differ. A veteran has not only served his/her country, they know how to function under fire, has values, and can probably budget & prioritize a hell of a lot better than a recent college grad.
I'd choose someone who has been part of a cohesive unit, working under fire in a foreign country, over a kid who's biggest dilemma in the past for years was to get to class on time the day after drinking 2 yards of beer and a bottle of Jack Daniels.
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I agree with this, and I think many managers highly value veterans and are more likely to hire them, all else being equal. The issue, though, isn't whether the benefits of being a veteran are recognized, it's whether the current process for the initial screening is overly preferential to veterans.
My take? Yes, but only slightly. Everything else being equal, I'd say give the preference to the vet. But it's not uncommon to hear stories of only people getting initial evaluation scores of 102 and higher or 105 and higher making it past the initial screening - and you can't break 100 if you're not a vet. No matter what.
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