"Make a hire on the spot:" Veterans in search of work benefit from RecruitMilitary Job Fair



MILWAUKEE -- Veterans looking for a job are getting some help. A job fair for veterans was held at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center on Thursday, October 29th. Organizers say the goal of the event is to have fewer unemployed veterans.

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The search for a job can be long.

"I don't really even know where to start. It is hard, sometimes I look for jobs and I don't get a call back ever," said Daniel Yang, former operations specialist in the U.S. Navy.

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Yang has been searching for five years. After spending months in health care, he's ready for something new. Yang was an operations specialist in the navy -- and he's just like the other job seekers at the war memorial museum.

"These are very stellar candidates; these are top-tier candidates that have a world of experience that cannot necessarily be obtained through college or through even some civilian work experience," said Chris Newsome, RecruitMilitary.

Thirty employers were at Thursday's event looking for the right candidate.

"Finance, retail, government contractors -- you name it. We work with them all so there's going to be something here for somebody," said Newsome.

It's the biannual RecruitMilitary Veterans Job Fair.

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"We can expect to see anywhere from 200-350 job seeking military veterans," said Newsome.

Many are looking to use the skills they learned in the military in the civilian world.

"There are some organizations that are here that will extend a job offer and make a hire on the spot today," said Newsome.

Yang hopes to be one of those hires.

"I'm going to get one today," said Yang.

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The average age of job seekers on Thursday was 24-38. Some had served four years, to nearly two decades in the military.

Veteran travelers are on sight to help with resume questions and job interview tips.

There are also resources and job opportunities through RecruitMilitary -- CLICK HERE for more.

RecruitMilitary's next career fair in Milwaukee is on Wednesday, May 18th.