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Breaking down their own stereotypes to give veterans more career opportunities

  • Written by Eileen Trauth, Professor of Information Sciences & Technology, and Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies, Pennsylvania State University
imageVeterans and service members on the job hunt.Office of Congressman Mike Quigley

Military veterans have a higher unemployment rate than nonveterans, according to federal statistics. One reason may be that when veterans seek civilian jobs, they often face stereotypes from hiring managers. But another set of stereotypes may come into play as well:...

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