It’s been a month since we have launched Military To
Corporate-M2C and we convey our heartfelt thanks to all the military leaders,
serving or retired, their families, and the gentry in civil who have overwhelmingly supported us in the first
month of this unique concept, which is conceived to mitigate the career related
problems faced by Indian military leaders during career transition. Since
certain serious and glaring issue are
highlighted in this article, We would request you all to read this blog till
the very end, forward this to every military leader, and also leave your
comments/suggestions down below in the
comments box.
You all would agree with us that till now there was no such platform
existed in our country which could show the right path to retiring military
leaders and also sensitize the corporate environment about the business value
of military skills. On the one hand, Most
of the retiring officers are generally
unaware on which career to choose, how to translate military skills into
business terms, how to do job hunt,
which industry to choose, how to network and so many other issue and On the other hand, Indian corporate sector is
unaware of the business advantages of hiring military veterans. Most of the HR
recruiters think that our best talent lies in security field and thus we are
traditionally suited for security related jobs only.
Before we discuss with you about the challenges envisaged by
M2C, we want to inform you that the results that we look forward to
happening in the future in our country would be similar to click here and click here. Of-course the
social system in U.S is different
from that of ours and in our country military is remembered only when the
security of the countrymen is threatened, however that doesn't stop us from fighting for our cause,
the cause of veterans’ career .
Knowing the camaraderie, espirit-de-corps, and brotherhood
that we have for each other, We assume that all of us, retiring or retired,
would be interested in taking this cause forward even if one is not affected
personally . Having seen the end result
of this cause above, Let’s have a look at the three big challenges:-
Challenge I - Creating Awareness
Among Recruiters
Though Corporate India regards, and respects the sacrifice
of our military leaders, It doesn't provide adequate opportunities in terms of
job. There is a gap or a lack of awareness about the skills of military leaders
and the corporate relevance of these
skills. Recently we conducted a few interviews of the shortlisted candidates
with a few corporate clients and the lack of awareness among the HR recruiters was self-evident during
the process. Hence, A big challenge is to sensitize the Indian Corporate Sector about
the strong business advantages of hiring veterans. While M2C is doing it’s best
to create awareness, however the best results will only come if each one of you
join us in doing so.
Challenge II - Empowering
Retiring/Retired Military Veterans
Military leaders have all the qualities to be successful in
the corporate arena, however they face numerous difficulties during their
career transition including how to translate skills, career dilemma as to which
career to choose , and which industry to
choose( click here) . M2C has taken on this challenge to provide the right transition
advice, and resources to help them in finding the best possible career path.
Through our transition related articles on blog,
and website, We are already empowering the
military community about the transition. Soon M2C will be posting valuable tips
on resume writing, Interview, career transition, certification courses, MBA and GMAT prep, and
job hunting, all free of cost, with the aim to further empower the military leaders and
pitch them high in corporate environment. M2C expects the military community to
generously share these links with each other especially with those who are about
to retire.
Challenge III – Generating Career
Opportunities For Veterans
If we are able to create awareness among the recruiters and
if our veterans are empowered with business knowledge( MBA and certification
courses) and adequately kitted with arsenals required to succeed in the
corporate environment, It would be much easier for M2C to find job
opportunities for our veterans. Here we seek support of all our veterans who are well
established in corporate and are in senior management roles to come ahead and introduce M2C to the recruiters and
management in your company. While M2C has
made it’s presence felt among the
military community; It can reach deep into corporate only with a helping hand
from your side. You may adopt any method such as giving us contact details of
recruiters so that we can send presentations to them or forwarding our details
or presentations such as this one to them. This
way we all together would be able to help other members of this big fraternity
in their career needs.
The Road Ahead
“The Team M2C” with
the support of our strong community is
committed to the cause of our veterans and we will make sure that every veteran
gets a respectable job opportunity in the times to come. Therefore, I request all of you reading this
to take out some precious time of yours and do the following actions for the
benefit of all :-
Forward this article and under mentioned links to retired/retiring/serving
military officers and their families in your contacts on all online/offline platforms.
Follow us on the M2C’s platforms, which are mentioned below, and take
active part including suggestions/feedback
( They are really valuable).
Spread awareness about the “ Advantages of Hiring Veterans” and other related awareness issues posted by us with your HR/Senior Managements. Let M2C know the contacts of HR recruiters in your
company or you yourself forward our
presentations/articles to them.
Strive to prove yourself in whichever role/position you’re
in corporate world, cementing reasons for business community to hire military
veterans and making solid grounds that why the next hire in your company should
be a military veteran.
Whether you were/are
in Air force, Army, or Navy, Our shared values ( incl brotherhood and
camaraderie) of our military profession
serve as a precursor for instantaneous acquaintance and mutual trust, leading
to unconditional help for each other. “The Team M2C” feels that the present state of our
camaraderie in corporate will set course of action for future veterans. Let’s
all join hands together for our very own cause and let’s prove that we are together whether in fatigues or in corporate
blues. As mentioned above, Here are the links, do share with others especially
with those having defense background for
the cause of veterans.
Visit
our Website www.militarytocorporate.net
Follow
on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/company/military-to-corporate?trk=top_nav_home
Follow
our blog http://military2corporate.blogspot.in/
We thank all of you for your overwhelming
support in last one month and also for reading this long article. We look forward to continuous support in the days to come as together we can help our veterans in finding a respectable career post retirement.
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