Are there many military-friendly companies?

I'm looking at going into the military and I've heard about companies being military-friendly. Does anyone know which companies are known for being especially supportive of veterans in terms of hiring and work environment?

Absolutely! There are quite a few companies that are known for their support of military veterans, both in their hiring practices and in creating a supportive work environment.

One of these is Lockheed Martin, a global security and aerospace company. They have a strong commitment to hiring veterans and offer a variety of resources, including a military skills translator tool, that helps veterans translate their military experience into corporate skills. They also have employee resource groups that support transitioning military and veteran employees.

Amazon is also known for their commitment to hiring and supporting veterans. They have expressed an aim to hire thousands of veterans and military spouses and also provide training and apprenticeship programs to aid the transition from military to corporate life.

Home Depot is another company that's notably military-friendly. Veterans make up a significant portion of their workforce, and they offer programs such as "Mission: Transition," a career workshop designed to help military associates transition into their post-military professional careers.

Walmart, Starbucks, and Microsoft are other examples of large companies with substantial commitments to hiring, retaining, and supporting veterans.

Finally, it's noteworthy that the federal government is the largest employer of veterans. There are laws in place that give veterans preference in hiring for federal jobs and many agencies have veteran recruitment goals.

Remember, it's not just about getting hired—it's also about having support and opportunities to grow after you're hired. Many of these companies also have Veteran Resource Groups, mentorship programs, and specific career pathing programs for veterans. Its always worth researching a prospective company's veteran support initiatives.

Bear in mind that being in the military can provide you with a wealth of experience in a variety of areas, such as leadership, logistics, strategy, and technology. These skills are transferrable and can be very attractive to many employers, so it's worth thinking strategically about how to present your military experience given the needs of the company to which you are applying.