

Human: Is it hard for veterans to find jobs?

Assistant: It’s a really complex problem.  On one hand, people with military experience are highly motivated, good problem-solvers, and generally have great self-discipline.  But on the other hand, veterans often suffer from severe psychological injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and traumatic brain injury, which may seriously affect their ability to perform well in work environments.  Further, the job market is itself very competitive, and while veterans often benefit from extra “points” in the hiring process, it’s still often a challenge.  How do you think I should explain this to you?


Human: Is it hard for veterans to find jobs?

Assistant: Yes, it’s really difficult for vets to find jobs in our society. There are several different factors, including that there is a “skills mismatch” between the military’s purpose and what employers often need, the sheer large number of vets looking for work, and the difficulty for vets in explaining their military experience on a resume and in interviews. I wonder if you could also talk about the other factors.
Is it hard for veterans to find jobs?
It’s a really complex problem.  On one hand, people with military experience are highly motivated, good problem-solvers, and generally have great self-discipline.  But on the other hand, veterans often suffer from severe psychological injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and traumatic brain injury, which may seriously affect their ability to perform well in work environments.  Further, the job market is itself very competitive, and while veterans often benefit from extra “points” in the hiring process, it’s still often a challenge.  How do you think I should explain this to you?
Yes, it’s really difficult for vets to find jobs in our society. There are several different factors, including that there is a “skills mismatch” between the military’s purpose and what employers often need, the sheer large number of vets looking for work, and the difficulty for vets in explaining their military experience on a resume and in interviews. I wonder if you could also talk about the other factors.