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VetJobs @ NIST: The
NIST One-Stop Shop for Veterans Employment Information
The National Institute
of Standards and Technology (NIST) offers employment opportunities for U.S.
military veterans who have honorably served on behalf of our Nation. NIST has many highly qualified veterans who
contribute to its mission in the areas of science and engineering, information
technology, acquisition, administration and support. NIST offers opportunities
for veterans to continue serving our country as Federal civilian employees
by:
- Promoting and advocating the recruitment, hiring, and advancement
of highly qualified veterans; and
- Educating veterans to utilize veterans' preference.
Top 10 Reasons to Hire Veterans
- Accelerated learning
curve: In addition
to possessing transferable capabilities, veterans have the proven ability
to learn new skills and concepts.
- Leadership: The military trains its members
to lead by example as well as through direction, delegation, motivation and
inspiration, even in the most difficult circumstances.
- Teamwork: Veterans understand how to work
well with other team members to ensure that the mission is completed in a
timely and accurate manner.
- Diversity and inclusion
in action: Veterans
have learned to work side-by-side with individuals regardless of their race,
gender, geographic origin, ethnic background, religion, economic status,
and capabilities.
- Efficient performance
under pressure: Under
the stress of tight schedules and limited resources, veterans know how to
accomplish priorities on time.
- Respect for organizational
structure and procedures: With
their acceptance of a high degree of accountability for themselves, superiors
and subordinates, veterans quickly adjust to and understand their role within
any hierarchical or organizational framework.
- Current with technology: Veterans frequently
have experience with the most advanced information and network technology.
- Integrity: Veterans
know what it means to do “an honest day's work.” Prospective employers
can benefit from their honesty and trustworthiness.
- Conscious of safety
standards: Thanks to
extensive training and awareness, veterans can be instrumental in protecting
employees, property and materials.
- Triumph over adversity:. Many veterans
have learned to handle difficult situations with strength and determination.
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