The Advantages of Partnering with a SDVOSB

What is a SDVOSB?

A Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) is a corporation that is owned by a service-disabled veteran, meaning a veteran who has served in the armed forces and has been discharged due to injuries sustained during their service.

SDVOSB’s are part of a federal set-side category for government agencies/contracts. This is due to the Executive Order 13360 that was issued by President Bush in October of 2004. The executive order was issued to strengthen/increase opportunities in federal contracting and subcontracting for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses.

This then was followed by Public Law 106-50 which states that federal agencies must award 3% of their contracts to SDVOSBs.

These laws were established to recognize the bravery and scarifies our soldiers have made while on deployment.

Why should you partner with a SDVOSB?

Government Contracts: With the laws mentioned above, government contracts must award 3% of their contracts to SDVOSB. By partnering with one, you can tackle that spend and be able to win more contracts than your competitors.

Teamwork: Working with a SDVOSB, you can tap into working with Veterans. Veterans are known to have great teamwork as they have been taught how to reply on your team in the line of duty. This can translate into them being able to work well with others and value other people’s perspectives. They also are always looking to have a success outcome and will do whatever it takes to achieve that.

Work Ethic: Not only are Veterans team players but they have phenomenal work ethic. They will not rest until things are done and will do whatever it takes to be success. This is a great trait for a partner and will always have a positive outcome.

Relationships: The biggest thing when working with a SDVOSB is that you build a great relationship and can tap into each other’s network and grow together. Veterans build quality relationships, and it shows within their business and partners.

If you are looking for a SDVOSB company to work with, learn more about how Amerit can help you.

The Best Ways to Hire Veterans

Currently there is 18.8 million veterans in today’s job market, with over 250,000 transitioning out of the military each year. Hiring veterans can be challenging to some companies as it can be hard to understand their job experience and how it correlates to civilian work. This makes it difficult for hiring managers to find Veterans in standard job boards. The military community is overlooked, and it shouldn’t be as they are valuable resources for any company.

Below we break down the best ways to hire Veterans:

Learn the military language: The biggest challenge with hiring veterans is that their job experience is hard to understand for many hiring managers. The best way to help is learn the language and culture of the military to help you understand what their experience means and how it can work for your open positions. For example, a resume may read that they were a Platoon leader which is equivalent to being a manager or supervisor to a large department. As a Battalion Commander is comparable to being a CEO of a smaller organization. By doing the research you can see that miliary work is very similar to civilian world.

Miliary Spouses: Not only do veterans make great employees but their spouses do as well! However, they tend to go unnoticed within the job market. As a military spouse you are used to constant change and adapting which makes them great resources for companies as they are always calm and can strive under pressure. They also can make things happen with limited resources and can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Veteran Hiring Program: A great way to source for Veterans is creating a veteran program that focuses on sourcing, educating, retaining, and hiring Veterans. This is a great way for you to work with veterans in your community and help you understand their experiences and gain experienced/knowledgeable employees.

Veteran Recruiting Firm: There are many established firms across the United States that have made it their mission to help veterans transition into the labor market. They have dedicated recruiters that are able to help read their experience and get them to be more desirable to hiring managers. They also usually have sourced dozens of veterans that are ready to get to work and start their careers.

Amerit is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned business, that has made it our mission to help Veterans navigate through the process of entering the labor market. We help match them with business across the United States. To learn more about our process, read here.

The Benefits for a Veteran Owned Business to Partner with a Prime

Working with a prime contractor can be very beneficial to get your foot in the door to great government contracts. With over 11 million contracts a year and the Federal government has aimed to award at least 3% of all federal contracts to Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small business each year, a Veteran-owned small business can increase your long-term business and expand your experience by participating in the set-aside programs. By partnering with a prime, you are able to get the competitive edge.

Here are the major benefits you can gain by partnering with a prime:

Networking: Not only will a prime benefit from working with a veteran-owned small business but a prime typically is well established and has great connections with Federal agencies. By working with larger primes, this will enable you to strength your connections and expand your networks.

Growth: Not only are you expanding your network but by strengthen those connections you will in turn grow your business. By partnering with a prime you can show your experience and get your name out there. If you show you are a good partner, companies will want to continue to work with you and help expand your network by speaking highly of you to their connections. You also are gaining more experience by working with larger primes that will encourage other primes to want to work with you.

Experience: With thousands of business opportunities each year working with a prime can help you gain more experience and allow you to gain access to additional business in the future.

Amerit is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) that can fulfill your company’s mandated diversity requirements. We help Fortune 500 companies navigate the complex arena of diversity compliance. If you are looking for a SDVOB to partner with, contact Amerit today to learn about how we can help you.

The demand of IT talent is on the rise. However, many companies are having challenges finding talent. It has been said that we should see a 13% increase in the demand of IT professionals in the next few years with a projected 667,600 added new jobs.

The biggest challenges companies are experiencing when trying to find the right talent:

Lacking Experience: The biggest concern with finding qualified IT professionals, is not finding the right experience you need. Many candidates do not have the right expertise or skills that are need for the roles. Additionally, there are a rise of recent tech graduates, but many are lacking the experience needed.

High Salary: Due to increase in demand, IT professionals are expecting higher salaries and many small businesses are unable to meet those demands.

Some solutions to help overcome the IT Talent challenges:

 Eliminating some of the requirements:

The biggest thing with companies right now is they are so set on candidates meeting the right skills and experience. Of course, some IT jobs, you need that experience, but you might want to be flexible on some of the requirements. They might have the right work experience but don’t have the education requirements you need. Try and think about the most necessary elements of the job and cut down the requirements from there.

Consider leveraging contract hiring:

Try and focus on what type of projects are needed for IT. A great way to fulfill your needs is hiring IT contacts on a project basis or a short-term assignment.

Creative Recruiting:

Trying utilizing AI technologies and diversify your recruiting. Outsourcing your recruiting can also help you find the right candidates. They can leverage their networks, different recruiting styles and processes to help find the right candidates for you.

Are you looking for IT professionals? Contact Amerit today to help you find the right candidates!

This month is Military Appreciation Month. May is a great month as we celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Day, Memorial Day, and Armed Forces Day! The U.S. established this month in 1999 by Senator John McCain. This month is all about showing our appreciation, support, and gratitude to our Military members, past and present for the sacrifice and service they have done for our country.

Here are 6 ways you can show your appreciation this month to our Military:

• Notes/Cards: There are thousands of men and women that are deployed across the world. Take the time this month to write them a card about how much you appreciate their sacrifice and service.
• Show your Red, White, and Blue: The best way to show your pride, is to wear the colors, RED, WHITE, AND BLUE! Better yet, hang your flag high all month long to show your pride and appreciation for those who protect us every day!
• Acts of kindness: If you are out and about and see a military member, buy them a meal, coffee, or drink. This is another great way to show your appreciation. Better yet, you can even just thank them for their service. Saying thank you goes a long way.
• Social Media: Post on social media your appreciation towards the military and get the word out what this month is all about.
• Support Military/Veteran-Owned Businesses: Seek out this business in your local communities and show your support by purchasing goods or even promote them on social media to your friends and family!
• Donate: If you feel that you are able, donating to local military charities are a great way to show your support and appreciation.

As a Veteran-Owned Business, we love to show our support for the military and appreciate everything they do for us every day!

Top 10 Technology Jobs  in 2022

As companies are adapting to a tight IT job market, it is important to come up with creative ideas to help attract top tech talent. Recruiting in the technology industry is on the rise over 52 percent of companies are planning to add new positions this year, the focus on everyone’s mind is getting new talent and retaining current talent. To help with retaining talent, companies are replying on AI technology to help them reach a larger audience and find the top talent.

Not only has it been hard to retain and get new talent, but with companies still working remotely, cybersecurity is on the rise and are stepping up their game to ensure they are protected as they continue to expand and grow.

We sat down with our Lead Technical Recruiter, Sat Singh, and he broke down the top 10 technology jobs on demand and some sourcing strategies to help find them.

Top 10 Technology Job Titles in 2022:

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Specialist
2. Machine Learning Researcher / Engineer
3. Product / Project Managers
4. Data Engineers
5. Data Architect
6. Full Stack Engineer
7. Back-End Developer
8. Cloud Engineer / Architect
9. JavaScript Developer
10. Cybersecurity Engineer

Here are some Sourcing Angle / Strategies:

• Know what to look for and focus on recruitment strategies based on experience required for the role.
• Understand what candidate requires in his new job and provide opportunities that motivate him to take the job.
• Examine your existing pool of candidates.
• Sourcing candidates through internal database, job boards, social media (LinkedIn, etc.).
• Post job descriptions on online job boards.
• Gather referrals.
• Join recruiting networks.

Sat Singh, Lead Technical Recruiter at Amerit Consulting

Top Remote Jobs for Military Spouses

Military spouses have great skills that can transfer into a career. However, it can be hard for them to find a job as they are constantly moving and are unable to maintain a job due to that. Remote jobs are a great solution and it’s a win for companies as well. As they are missing out on these amazing employees that can be  great assets to any company.

Remote work is a great option for military spouses as they can still be able to do their job but not have to worry/stress if they must move and then find another new job. Blue Star Families have said 32% of military spouses have had to leave their job at least three times due to relocation. Remote work can give them the security they are looking for in a job. As it has been hard for them to find a long-term career or even temporary employment due to the consistently of location.

Military spouses are well educated with over 84% of them having college education or higher. They also are known to be hardworking and loyal. With roughly 1.8 million military spouses out there, businesses need to take advantage of these candidates and utilize them to help their companies grow.

We broke down the top remote job’s military spouses might be a great fit for:

• Customer Service
• Project Manager
• Technical Writer
• Recruiter
• Web Design
• Project Manager
• Tutor

If you are currently looking for a job, Amerit has made it their mission to help support our military including spouse find their dream jobs As a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB), we are experts with working with military families and can help find you the right job for you and your lifestyle. With many of these jobs offering remote capabilities, we can help you find your next career. If you are interested in learning more, contact us today.

Not only do veterans make great employees but their spouses do as well! However, military spouses tend to go unnoticed within the job market and it has been said that many struggle to find work. There are roughly 1.8 million military spouses according to Military.com. With 84% of them having college education and higher.

The biggest occupations according to recruitmilitary.com is the following:

• Office and Administrative Support: 20%
• Sales and Related Occupations: 14%
• Education, Training, and Library: 12%
• Healthcare Practitioners and Technical: 10%
• Personal Care and Service 9%
• Management: 5%
• Food Preparation and Serving: 5%
• Related Healthcare Support: 5%
• Business and Financial Operations: 4%
• Community and Social Service: 3%

So why do Military spouses make the best employees?

• Project Management: They are used to constant change and moving around. They can understand the end goal. They prioritize when needed and can manage last minute transitions. They can be always calm and strive under pressure.
• Resourceful: They can make things happen with limited resources and can think outside of the box to solve any problems that may arise. They can think on their toes and thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Commitment: Just like Military Members, Spouses have also made a commitment to our country and communities. They understand the importance of sacrifice, and this can be directly represented in their work. They will show their commitment to their jobs.
• Team Players/Leaders: They can work in team environments and able to motivate people to get the job done. They sacrifice a lot being home while their spouses are deployed. They must be a leader at home every day.

Military spouses are great employees that will be great assets to companies. There are many qualified spouses out there and when you are looking for great candidates, do not forget about military spouses!

If you are looking for a job, contact Amerit today to help you find your next dream job!

Why Partner with a SDVOSB?

Did you know that the U.S. government offers stipulations for government contracts based on elements such as women-owned, small business, minority owned and veteran owned businesses? Service-Disabled veteran owned small (SDVOSB) businesses are awarded 3% of all federal contracts.  This is from The Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of 1999 which guarantees up to 3% of federal government contracts and subcontracts will be set aside for veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB) and service-disability veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). With the U.S. government spending over $665 on government contracts, partnering with a Veteran owned business can be very beneficial and businesses are more likely to be awarded a contract.

Partnering with a SDVOSB such as Amerit Consulting not only allows you the competitive edge on winning government contracts, they also are able to provide you with unique capabilities that can help the success of your business as well.

What are Vets First Program and Do I need it?

A Vets First Program is a program allows you to do business to bid on federal set-asides for government contracts and you can get exclusive access to resources and any new updates. If you are interested in doing business with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, you will need to register here.

With the number of contracts looking for SDVOSB companies rising, and you will want to take advantage of the many benefits of working with a veteran owned company. Here are a few:

• Government contracts: 

As mentioned above, there is a 3% set aside for Veteran owned business in government contracts. 

• Stronger relationships:

With the bravery and scarifies our soldiers have endured, many businesses would love to support and work with our brave soldiers. Veteran companies bring a stronger edge that can provide quality relationships in other businesses. 

• Work Ethic:

Veterans have a strong foundation of work ethic and you will see that in their whole business. They will take charge of their role and tasks and get what needs to be done.

• Teamwork:

Veterans are taught how to rely on and work in a team environment. They know what needs to be done to work in a unit. This is an ideal partner you will want to work with as they value other people’s perspectives and want to success outcome.

If you are looking for a SDVOSB company to work with, learn more about how Amerit can help you.

Manage Veterans in the Workplace

As more Veterans start to enter the civilian workforce it will be important for businesses to know how to best support and manage new Veteran hires to help the success of the business and their new roles. Not only can it be difficult to translate their skills, but you will want to adapt these tips to help you successful manage Veterans in the workplace.

Here are 5 ways to help you manage Veterans in the workplace:

Set expectations:  A veteran loves to know what to expect and what needs to be done. Take time to explain what the tasks are and how you need them to be performed/what you expect the outcome to be.

Mentors: A lot of the time, military members are assigned “mentors” – senior leadership trainer. They thrive on learning from others and connect with fellow employees. This also allows them to be able to lean on this mentor to help with any questions or concerns regarding how to succeed at their role.

Leadership: Military members have a lot of respect for leadership members and tend to be great leaders themselves. Ensure you have great leadership when working with a veteran as they are used to be led by strong and focused people.

Respect: Showing your respect to a Veteran goes a long way. Especially as it can be hard to navigate military experience to civilian experience. Show them respect and allow them to show you, their experience.

Structure: Military members thrive off structure and detail. Provide them with details about leadership, processes, etc.  and it will allow to them to be quite successful.

Veterans are very good for business. At Amerit, we take pride in hiring Veterans, we have a standardized process to recruit, screen and evaluate Veterans to help match them to business across the United States. To learn more about our process, read here.