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For Veterans

What to Expect During Your First 90 Days in an Industrial Trade Job

Starting your first civilian trade job? Here is what to expect in your first 90 days, from safety training to month three, and how to become the tech your crew counts on.

Kory Freshwater
President, Military Technical Recruiting
October 28, 2026
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For Employers

How to Streamline Your Technical Interview Process

Strong technicians rarely wait out a slow hiring process. Here is how to tighten your interview loop so the right candidate says yes to you, not a competitor.

Kory Freshwater
President, Military Technical Recruiting
October 21, 2026
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For Veterans

Field Service vs. Plant Maintenance: Which Civilian Path Fits Your Lifestyle?

Field service or plant maintenance? Learn what each civilian path looks like, which military backgrounds fit each, and how to choose the one that fits your life.

Kory Freshwater
President, Military Technical Recruiting
October 14, 2026
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For Employers

Multi-Craft Mechanics vs. Specialists: Sourcing the Right Technical Fit

Choosing between a multi-craft mechanic and a trade specialist depends on your plant floor's specific needs. Multi-craft technicians quickly solve general downtime issues across disciplines, while tra

Kory Freshwater
President, Military Technical Recruiting
October 7, 2026
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For Veterans

Navigating the Civilian Job Search Without Getting Overwhelmed

Navigating a military-to-civilian job search requires focus and structure: set targeted goals, translate military jargon to civilian terms, maintain a daily routine, and network directly.

Kory Freshwater
President, Military Technical Recruiting
September 30, 2026
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For Employers

Translating Military Technical Experience: How to Read a Navy Rate, Army MOS, or Air Force AFSC

Decoding military technical codes bridges the gap to top-tier industrial talent. At MTR we categorize veterans into Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, and Multi-Craft to simplify hiring.

Kory Freshwater
President, Military Technical Recruiting
September 23, 2026
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For Employers

Why Your 90-Day Open Technical Role Isn't an HR Problem (And How to Fix It)

Unfilled technical roles are an operational crisis, not an HR issue. Solve long vacancies by defining core shop-floor skills, tapping veteran talent pipelines, and partnering with MTR specialists.

Kory Freshwater
President, Military Technical Recruiting
September 16, 2026
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For Veterans

5 basic steps to a successful phone interview

Master phone interviews by controlling what you can control. This guide breaks down 5 practical steps to help veteran candidates make a strong first impression and land the next round.

Bobby Esposo
Veteran Placement Specialist
September 9, 2026
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For Veterans

Layout Your Resume

This article emphasizes that a polished, well-structured resume formatted under two pages is crucial for job search success. It details a specific layout structure ranging from top contact info to bot

Kory Freshwater
President, Military Technical Recruiting
August 26, 2026
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For Veterans

Make your Resume Stand Out

A great transition resume comes down to three things: clear technical content, simple formatting, and cutting the noise. Read Part I of our guide to make sure your resume gets read by the right people

Kory Freshwater
President, Military Technical Recruiting
August 19, 2026
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For Employers

There Is a Veteran for Every Job

The most common objection from hiring managers is that they don't have roles veterans are trained for. That perception is wrong, and it's costing companies real talent.

Kory Freshwater
President, Military Technical Recruiting
May 12, 2026
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