Military Hiring Debunked

Описание: Hiring veterans isn’t hard.Hiring veterans without understanding them is where everything falls apart.



In this episode of Talentless, Desiree Goldey and Ashley King are joined by Lee Cage Jr. (SPHR, HRIP, CSM) to break down the myths, mistakes, and missed opportunities in military hiring.



Lee brings a rare mix of experience across enterprise transformation, HR technology, and 17+ years of service in the Army National Guard, making this conversation equal parts practical, strategic, and overdue.



We get into:




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The biggest misconceptions companies have about military talent




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Why “they don’t have corporate experience” is usually lazy hiring




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How to translate military roles into skills without oversimplifying them




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What real veteran support looks like after hiring (onboarding + retention)




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Where recruiters get stuck: sourcing, evaluation, and hiring manager bias




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What TA leaders should do right now to build military hiring programs that actually work






If your company says “we love hiring veterans” but can’t explain what that actually means… this episode is your mirror.



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