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Josh BersinHow RecruitMilitary Uses AI to Transform Veteran HiringWhat does it take to bridge one of the most persistent translation problems in talent acquisition – getting a Fortune 500 recruiter to see why a Little Bird attack helicopter pilot from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment is the perfect candidate for their open role? Tim Best, CEO of RecruitMilitary and former active duty Army officer, gives us a mission-driven and practical answer: go beyond the resume.
Resumes and job descriptions flatten people. And for veterans, who enter the civilian workforce carrying hundreds of thousands of skills and attributes that don’t map to corporate job architectures, that flat...
2026-04-3025 min
The Josh Bersin CompanyHow RecruitMilitary Uses AI to Transform Veteran HiringWhat does it take to bridge one of the most persistent translation problems in talent acquisition – getting a Fortune 500 recruiter to see why a Little Bird attack helicopter pilot from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment is the perfect candidate for their open role? Tim Best, CEO of RecruitMilitary and former active duty Army officer, gives us a mission-driven and practical answer: go beyond the resume.
Resumes and job descriptions flatten people. And for veterans, who enter the civilian workforce carrying hundreds of thousands of skills and attributes that don’t map to corporate job architectures, that flat...
2026-04-3025 minJosh BersinHow RecruitMilitary Uses AI to Transform Veteran HiringWhat does it take to bridge one of the most persistent translation problems in talent acquisition – getting a Fortune 500 recruiter to see why a Little Bird attack helicopter pilot from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment is the perfect candidate for their open role? Tim Best, CEO of RecruitMilitary and former active duty Army officer, gives us a mission-driven and practical answer: go beyond the resume.
Resumes and job descriptions flatten people. And for veterans, who enter the civilian workforce carrying hundreds of thousands of skills and attributes that don’t map to corporate job architectures, that flat...
2026-04-3025 min
NightSide With Dan ReaNightSide News Update 4/27/268:05PM: Excessive Napping May Be a Warning Sign of Underlying or Developing Health Conditions in Older Adults. What your napping habits could reveal… Guest: Dr. Chenlu Gao (pronounced CH-EN-LOU – G-AH-OW) – lead author of the study & an investigator in the Department of Anesthesiology in the Mass General Brigham, who is also an affiliated research fellow in the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders in the Department of Medicine 8:15PM: Project Bread's Walk for Hunger Returns to Boston Common Sunday, May 3rd. Now in its 58th year, the event draws participants for a family-friendly 3-mile loop as well as...
2026-04-2839 min
Ask the Expert North TexasWhat can military vets expect at the Dallas Veterans Job Fair next week at AT&T Stadium?Thousands of veterans can get a jump start on their civilian lives, thanks to a job fair that's coming to AT&T Stadium next week.
RecruitMilitary is coming back to north Texas for the annual Dallas Veterans Job Fair on April 30th from 11 in the morning til 3 in the afternoon.
It's available for anyone who wore the uniform of our country, as well as their wives and dependents.
On today's Ask The Expert, we're joined by Raul Torres. He's the Event Director for the fair
2026-04-2308 min
The Warrior Alliance SpotlightVeteran Leadership in Action: Chris Newsome on Hiring, Transition, and PurposeIn this episode of the Warrior Alliance Spotlight, Chris Newsome of RecruitMilitary shares how military leadership translates into civilian career success. A U.S. Army veteran of the 82nd Airborne, Chris discusses his path from combat service to executive leadership and breaks down the biggest challenges veterans face when transitioning to the workforce. He also explains how RecruitMilitary helps employers connect with veteran talent and why hiring veterans is a smart business decision. Listeners will hear practical advice on job searching, resume positioning, interview preparation, and how veterans can turn military experience into meaningful civilian careers.
2026-04-0425 min
Fervent FourHiring Veterans Is Broken. AI Might Fix It.The hiring system isn't broken because of a lack of talent. It's broken because companies don't understand it. Tim Best, CEO of RecruitMilitary, breaks down why thousands of highly trained service members struggle to translate their experience into civilian jobs, and how AI might finally bridge that gap. From retention challenges in Hampton Roads to the future of agent-driven hiring, this conversation explores where recruiting is heading, and what both job seekers and employers are getting wrong. 00:00 Why hiring veterans is still misunderstood 04:50 Hampton Roads retention vs other markets 08:00 The real...
2026-03-241h 08
VET S.O.S. Presents The ScoopCoaching for Impact: From Service to SignificanceDescription:Alecia Tolver and Eric Brew join the VET S.O.S. Network for a powerful conversation on leadership, coaching, faith, and purpose after military service. This episode of The Scoop explores what it really takes to move from service to significance—without losing yourself in the transition.In this episode, we explore:• Identity beyond the uniform and rank• Coaching vs. fixing—why veterans aren’t broken• Faith, freedom, and leadership after service• Mentorship and alignment for life transitionsWhether you're navigating military transition, leading others, or searching for clarity and purpose in your next chapter, this...
2026-02-211h 06
Homefront Harmony PodcastThe Real Side of Military Marriage: Mentorship & Community with Scott and Lisa KartvedtWelcome back to Homefront Harmony! This episode is extra special. Stevie sits down with friends Scott and Lisa Kartvedt for a candid conversation about military marriage, big career pivots, and the behind-the-scenes reality of building a life through constant change.From meeting in college to navigating naval aviation, the Blue Angels, deployments, and eventually transitioning to civilian life, Scott and Lisa share what helped them stay grounded: teamwork, community, mentorship, and a whole lot of trust in the process.If you’re a service member, spouse, veteran, or someone trying to understand “the homefront” side of service — this episode is packe...
2026-02-2044 minHomefront Harmony PodcastBehind the Scenes of Homefront Harmony: Why Veterans Open Up Here🎧 What really happens behind the mic at Homefront Harmony?In this special behind-the-scenes episode, host Stevie Dahl sits down with Robert Condol of Creative Collective Media to reflect on a full year of conversations with veterans, military spouses, and military families — and the powerful themes that continue to surface.Together, they unpack what life after service actually looks like, including:• The loss of identity many veterans face after leaving the military• How transition to civilian life impacts not just the service member, but the entire family• Why finances, purpose, and mental health are common challenges after separation• The role mentorship, p...
2026-02-0610 min
HR BaddiesSkill-Based Hiring in Practice - Opening the Door for TalentThe hiring landscape is shifting — fast. Degrees are no longer the golden ticket. Perfect résumés aren't the benchmark. And "5 years of identical experience" is quietly dying out. In this episode of HR Baddies, host Katie Garcia breaks down what hiring looks like in 2025 and why the companies getting ahead are the ones embracing skill-based hiring — a model that opens the door wide for veterans, military spouses, and nontraditional candidates who bring real capability, adaptability, and leadership to the table. "Skill-based hiring is the great equalizer. It doesn't ask where you sat — it asks wha...
2025-11-2619 min
Veteran CEO MagazineUnlocking the Full Potential of Veteran EmployeesRecruitMilitary recently teamed up with Findem, an A.I. Powered Talent Solution company, to publish a new report vital to the Veteran workforce and career-transitioning service members and their families. The report, titled: “Unlocking the Potential of Veterans in the Civilian Workforce,” provides data-backed intelligence that highlights the enduring value of hiring Veterans. Tim Best, CEO of RecruitMilitary, and Heather Haag, Head of Veteran Initiatives at Findem, sat down with Veteran CEO Magazine (VCEO) to discuss the findings and how Veterans can use this report in their civilian career journey.Sponsor:This episode is spon...
2025-11-1832 min
Raleigh Durham Job market MinuteTitle: Raleigh-Durham's Diverse Job Market Heats Up - Over 65K Openings Across SectorsListeners in the Raleigh-Durham area, if you’re searching for fresh career opportunities this week, you’re in luck—Triangle job boards have been bursting with newly posted positions across a variety of industries. According to Indeed, more than 33,000 jobs have been listed in Raleigh and more than 32,000 in Durham as of July 23rd, with demand stretching from entry-level service roles to high-level specialized positions.Let’s talk specifics. For those interested in government and office jobs, Wake County is offering an Administrative Coordinator – Family Support Services role, complete with a strong benefits package, while the State of North Caro...
2025-07-2303 min
SPIRIT 105.3 MomentsHelping Veterans Find Jobs This Week at JBLM - A Conversation with Jeremy Yost from DAVErica chats with Jeremy Yost from Disabled American Veterans (DAV), who brings big energy and heart to helping disabled veterans land great civilian jobs. Jeremy shares his own path from Marine Corps service to becoming a champion for veterans' success, organizing job fairs that open doors and change lives. Jeremy encourages veterans to show up to the job fair, have fun, and make connections at these no-cost events. The Job Fair is this Thursday, June 26th at American Lake Conference Center—where the coffee’s hot, the employers are hiring, and opportunity is just a handshake away!Job Fair...
2025-06-2504 min
It'll Buff: A Podcast for Transitioning Military and Veterans61 | A Military Transition Journey w/ Previous CEO of RecruitMilitary, Peter GudmundssonIn this episode of the It'll Buff Podcast, host Daniel Grochowski interviews Peter Gudmundsson, a veteran with a diverse career spanning military service and various civilian roles. Peter shares his journey from military to civilian life, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, networking, and understanding organizational culture. He discusses the challenges veterans face during the transition and offers practical advice on how to navigate career decisions, build a personal brand, and evaluate job opportunities. The conversation highlights the value of mentorship and the need for veterans to articulate their experiences effectively in the civilian job market.
2025-02-071h 01
Your Next Mission®Your Next Mission® EP 45 | RecruitMilitary, CEO, Tim Best & SVP, Chris NewsomeRecruitMilitary CEO, Tim Best and Senior Vice President,
Chris Newsome, join SMA Tilley on this week’s episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast covering topics ranging from job search strategies to personal development, entrepreneurship, and everything in between. Whether you're a transitioning Servicemember, a Veteran navigating the civilian workforce, or someone looking to support Veterans in their career journey, experience their passion for supporting our Veterans and Families in this must watch episode!
2024-03-2652 minYour Next Mission®Your Next Mission® EP 45 | RecruitMilitary, CEO, Tim Best & SVP, Chris NewsomeRecruitMilitary CEO, Tim Best and Senior Vice President,
Chris Newsome, join SMA Tilley on this week’s episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast covering topics ranging from job search strategies to personal development, entrepreneurship, and everything in between. Whether you're a transitioning Servicemember, a Veteran navigating the civilian workforce, or someone looking to support Veterans in their career journey, experience their passion for supporting our Veterans and Families in this must watch episode!
2024-03-2652 min
Military Retirement PodcastLiveStream #4 - Military Retirement Q&AJoin us every Sunday at Noon EST (0900 PST, 1800 CET) live streaming and answering your military retirement and transition questions and concerns. You can join the discussion in our private facebook.com/groups/themilitaryretirementgroup/
Here are the links to what we talked about in the live stream
-VA sets new goal of housing 41,000 veterans in 2024
https://www.navytimes.com/veterans/2024/03/14/va-sets-new-goal-of-housing-41000-veterans-this-year/
- @ACTNowEducation - was our top pick!!
- @NPowerOrg
2024-03-201h 35
Auxano: Causes of Growth PodcastBridging Military talent to the civillian world. RecruitMilitary Lucas Connolly Auxano Podcast #16In this episode, Lucas Connolly talks about RecruitMilitary and what the non-profit does for veterans who are transitioning out. RecruitMilitary bridges military talent to fortune 500-50 companies. Lucas recounts his stories as a veteran and the attitude he had to keep when keeping his men safe. Under his command none of his men died. Under his command everyone came home safe. Much like how everyone under his command in the civilian world, have the opportunity to get a high paying job. Lucas is also an avid writer on LinkedIn helping educate corporations on why veterans are a good...
2024-03-151h 13
The Soldier for Life PodcastS13E6 RecruitMilitaryRecruitMilitary connects employers to military community job seekers via recruiting, career fairs, a job board, and career services that are free of charge to the military community. Learn more on this week's Soldier For Life Podcast as we chat with RecruitMilitary CEO and Army veteran Tim Best.
2023-09-2629 min
Sigma ForcesFinding Meaningful Career Opportunities with RecruitMilitaryChris Newsome and Kasie Valenti talk about how military veterans and spouses can leverage the support of organizations like RecruitMilitary to find meaningful career opportunities.We discuss:☑ Challenges faced by veterans and military spouses in finding meaningful employment☑ Leveraging support from organizations like RecruitMilitary to build professional networks and pathways for career goals☑ The role of education and training in supporting career development and success in obtaining job opportunities for veterans and military spouses. About Sigma ForcesSigma Forces™ is a career advancement organization with professi...
2023-05-0955 min
Rick DaytonOpportunities for Military WivesMilitary spouse unemployment is a real issue that impacts thousands of families in the military community. Unemployment for those people is four times higher than the national average -- often because of the frequent moves required for military families. RecruitMilitary is holding a Military Spouse Virtual Job Fair on May 11th from 11 am to 3pm Eastern. Chris Newsome, the Senior Vice President of RecruitMilitary joined the Rick Dayton Show to talk about the event, who is eligible to participate and how to register.
2023-05-0305 min
Lessons Learned for VetsSeason 3 Episode 109: Figuring Out Who You Are with Bob NewlinSend us a textWe welcome back to the microphone, Bob Newlin, who joins us on this episode to reflect on his transition after hanging up the uniform 18 months ago. Bob’s diverse career in the United States Air Force included time in the USAF band and as a defense attaché, most recently to Ukraine. His transition wasn’t smooth, especially with the added challenge of transitioning from overseas. However, his transition has been successful. Today, Bob works in quality assurance at Bristol Myers Squibb. For those of you who may be wondering how a former musician and d...
2023-03-0854 min
The WatchRolling Podcast#32: National Virtual Career Fair for Veterans & Why Watch Brands Need Military ConsultantsVeteran Related
Virtual All Veteran Job Fair by DAV and RecruitMilitary
National Virtual Career Fair for Veterans November 22, 2022 Registration (Event Success Tips on the bottom of the registration page)
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2022-11-1827 min
Lessons Learned for VetsSeason 2 - Episode 84: Common Military Transition Lessons Learned with Lucas ConnollySend us a textWhen Lucas Connolly retired after a 20-year career in the US Army as a Field Artillery Officer, he accepted a position at a Fortune 500 company. After reevaluating his career goals and values, Lucas made the decision to rejoin the military community working first as a TAP counselor and then TAP Program Manager at Fort Drum, NY. Today he continues serving the needs of transitioning service members working for RecruitMilitary as their DOD SkillBridge Program Manager.Lucas quickly realized the Fortune 500 job he accepted not only came with a sizeable paycheck, but...
2022-07-1339 min
Talent and Growth - The Talent Acquisition PodcastHow To Use Tech To Be More Human with Chad Sowash, Chad & Cheese Podcast HostChad is one half of HRs most dangerous podcast, Chad & Cheese. An Army Infantry Drill Sergeant, cut his teeth in online recruiting in ’98 with Online Career Center before it was launched in ’99 as Monster.com. He helped build DirectEmployers from the ground up, steered RecruitMilitary toward revenue as CXO, and built Randstad’s very first military veteran hiring program. Today you can find him speaking at events, podcasting or just working his ass off as a Principal Partner at Catch 22 Consulting.
In this episdoe we cover:
How can tech enhance and scale a business culture?
What should...
2022-05-0321 min
Beyond the News WFLA InterviewsAllen Von Plinsky - Veterans Job Fair in TampaCompanies in the manufacturing, logistics and supply chain sectors are looking to fill jobs with veterans. Allen Von Plinsky of RecruitMilitary speaks about an upcoming job fair for veterans in Tampa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-10-2509 min
Beyond The WireEp. #58 - The return of Chris NewsomeChris Newsome, former US Army Airborne with a few deployments in and out of Iraq and Afghanistan - now leads DoD partnerships at RecruitMilitary. Let's discuss current events and post-military careerism.
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2021-10-201h 06
Observation PostCareer Fairs, Employment Assistance, and Veteran StereotypesA few news stories this week, followed by an editorial on veteran stereotypes. If you want to get involved with the podcast, give feedback, etc, please email joe@theveteranpodcast.com. LinksNational Virtual Career FairPut on by Recruit Military, and sponsored by Disabled Veterans of America, Tuesday, Feb 16th from 12-4 pm EST (9am - 1pm PST).https://recruitmilitary.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=9b7f7243-77c2-4a7d-adbc-ac71017a998aEmployment Assistance Workshops for Transitioning Military SpousesThe U.S. Department of Labor h...
2021-02-1506 min
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology Podcast50 Diversity Hiring PlatformsLooking for tools and sites to make your hiring more diverse? This is the episode for you. African Americans: BlackJobs.com, Black Tech Pipeline, BlackTechJobs, HBCU 20x20, HBCU Career Center, HBCU Connect, Mathison Criminal Histories: 70MillionJobs, 70 MillionStaffing, HonestJobs. Disabled Persons: AbilityJobs, GettingHired Diverse Professionals (general): Americas Job Exchange, Blendoor, Circa, Diversityjobs.com, DiversityInc, EmployDiversity, Entelo Diversity, eQuest, Hiretual, HRdiversifyd, Incluzion, Jobwriter, Joonko, Jopwell, Mathison, Professional Diversity Network, Seekout, Talvista, The Diversity Dashboard, Unbias Me, WorkplaceDiversity, TapRecruit, Textio. Latin/Hispanic: LatPro, Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) LGBT: Include.io, LGB...
2020-10-1148 min
Beyond The WireEp.#9 - Chris NewsomeChris is a former Army 82nd Airborne paratrooper!! He is currently the senior VP of Department of Defense programs for RecruitMilitary.com. With over 100 job fairs in over 60 regions of the country they can most certainly get you pointed in the right direction. This episode is full of good information to help guide you on your journey. Awesome conversation and a little news to help kick things off as well!! As always thank you for all the support, follow on social media and please rate and review the podcast on whatever listening platform you use.
2020-10-0759 min
The Deep Wealth Podcast - Unlock Your Deep Wealth In Business and LifePeter Gudmundsson On Little Known Secrets To Maximize Your Liquidity Event (#24)Send us Fan Mail"Trust in the path you're on." - Peter GudmundssonPeter Gudmundsson is the managing director of Longship Partners. Until recently, Peter was the CEO of the Pet Loss Center, a fast-growing leader in pets, memorialization and cremation services.Previously, Peter was the president and CEO of RecruitMilitary, the leading veteran hiring solutions company that he bought with an investor group in 2013.RecruitMilitary helps companies attract and retain high quality veteran employees and students. Peter sold the company for a 34% IRR. Most of Peter's career has been dedicated t...
2020-09-2939 min
The Devil Doc Talk ShowHealing by Growing: Carlos SuarezJoin the USDA, Or one of their many programs, ONLINE! This is a great opportunity to make moves for your future by registering and attending this amazing Virtual Event!We speak with the State Conservationist (State Director) Carlos Suarez, of USDA NRCS California, on the many opportunities available during this event and how his journey began within the agency. Again be sure to "Listen, Like, and Share"!Live ‘Military Virtual Career Fair’August 27, 2020, 11 am – 3 pm. (Registration required)Hosted by USDA Farm Production and Conservation(FSA/NRCS/RD/RMA...
2020-08-2637 min
The Soldier for Life PodcastHow To Succeed at Hiring FairsArmy veteran and Soldier For Life, Chris Newsome provides expert advice on how to make the most of hiring fairs. Chris is the Senior Vice President-Candidate Acquisition at Bradley-Morris/RecruitMilitary. Chris's primary role is to aggregrate and support America's military men, women, and their families with career access, and professional development resources.
2019-07-3028 min
Veteran Influencer PodcastEmployee Spotlight: Anthony Ordway, Marine Corps Crew Chief and RecruitMilitary.com Account ExecutiveThis Employee Spotlight is on Anthony Ordway, Marine Aviation Crew Chief and Account Executive with RecruitMilitary.com. Anthony left the service a few months ago, working with Bradley-Morris as a candidate when we approached him about considering joining the team. In our conversation, we share some of his thoughts having recently become a civilian and what he's seen since coming to RecruitMiltiary to help other veterans find employment. He shares the story of one of his first placements, and his advice for those about to begin the military to civilian transition process.
2018-11-1331 min