Every job candidate has a set of hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills can be trained, but soft skills are natural inclinations that are difficult to teach. This episode explores how the soft skills that veterans have cultivated in their service career translate well to working in the construction industry. Our guests are from a familiar company, 84 Lumber, and today Joe Jena and Jason Hinsken join us to share how 84 Lumber has thrived by recruiting veterans and retaining them through offering a true career path where they can rise through the ranks.
Show highlights include:
00:30 Introduction to 84 Lumber and Guests
02:30 Personal Journeys: From Military to 84 Lumber
05:30 The Culture of 84 Lumber: A Family Atmosphere
07:25 Recruitment Strategies: Attracting the Right Talent
09:20 Identifying the Right Candidates: Traits and Skills
14:50 The Value of Hiring Veterans
17:20 Differences Between Military and Civilian Work Environments
20:30 Advice for Small Builders: Attracting Veterans
24:40 Opportunities for Veterans in Construction
29:45 Looking Ahead: Future Growth and Personal Aspirations
You can learn more about Joe and Jason at https://www.84lumber.com/.
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