Military Transition - Veteran Recruiting

Helping veterans and organizations exceed their potential

The United States Military educates and trains the most effective and progressive leaders in the world. As these professionals leave the service and begin to build civilian careers, they bring with them a powerful combination of purpose, work ethic, leadership and an unmistakable drive to succeed.

In 2021, Korn Ferry acquired Lucas Group, founded in 1970 with a focus on recruiting veterans for leadership and technical roles in corporate America. Our military transition recruiters are not only accomplished in the industry, but most are veterans and reservists themselves. This deep knowledge and personal experience with the military enables us to recruit directly from the top talent pool and thoroughly screen every candidate for both proven results and future potential. No other organization has our track record, scale, or IP to ensure success.

We have successfully helped over 50,000 veterans transition to the civilian workforce. With veteran recruiters from every branch of the U.S. Military, we work with professionals who command the renowned skills, experiences and character of the world’s finest workforce. Results matter in every business. And that’s exactly what we deliver.

What we do

Across a wide variety of industries, we consult with military hiring companies to expertly place qualified talent in key positions.

Proven results plus high-impact potential. The U.S. Military educates and trains capable, effective professionals who emerge as business’ top leaders. We are your trusted source for skilled military talent.

How to hire veterans

Tailored solutions for hiring American military veterans to drive business success.

  • Hiring conferences

    A hiring event with multiple veteran interviews after we’ve carefully assessed your company’s needs to ensure that you meet pre-qualified and pre-screened candidates of outstanding ability. 

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  • Interim talent

    Do you need specific expertise or have a project or deadline on the horizon? Consider utilizing veteran talent for a set duration or project.

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  • Contract to hire

    An opportunity that allows for job evaluation before committing to full employment.

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  • Direct hire contingent

    The traditional veteran hiring model, where you work with our military veteran recruiters to analyze needs and identify top military talent to support your organization, from leadership to technical roles.

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  • Direct hire retained

    An elevated veteran recruiting model with dedicated, consultative resources to find the right talent for your organization’s needs. 

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  • Veteran talent solutions

    An agile suite of solutions utilizing Korn Ferry intellectual property, custom designed to address each client’s challenges across the human capital spectrum. 

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Hiring conferences

A hiring event with multiple veteran interviews after we’ve carefully assessed your company’s needs to ensure that you meet pre-qualified and pre-screened candidates of outstanding ability. 

Learn more
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Interim talent

Do you need specific expertise or have a project or deadline on the horizon? Consider utilizing veteran talent for a set duration or project.

Learn more
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Contract to hire

An opportunity that allows for job evaluation before committing to full employment.

Learn more
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Direct hire contingent

The traditional veteran hiring model, where you work with our military veteran recruiters to analyze needs and identify top military talent to support your organization, from leadership to technical roles.

Learn more
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Direct hire retained

An elevated veteran recruiting model with dedicated, consultative resources to find the right talent for your organization’s needs. 

Learn more
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Veteran talent solutions

An agile suite of solutions utilizing Korn Ferry intellectual property, custom designed to address each client’s challenges across the human capital spectrum. 

Contact us

Make strategic veteran recruiting part of your success story

Contact us and see how our military transition recruiters and veteran talent network can help you achieve your business goals.

Frequently asked questions for veteran recruiting

What types of roles traditionally match well with veteran expertise and experience?

  • Senior Officers: Executives, Board Members, Directors, Sales Leaders, Operations Leaders, Engineering Leaders, IT Leaders
  • Junior Military Officers (JMOs): Sales, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Human Resources
  • Non-Commissioned Officers: Operations Leader, Call Center Leader, Maintenance Management, Warehouse/Logistics
  • Technicians: Electronics, Mechatronics, Electricians, Mechanics, Field Service
  • IT Professionals: Network Engineer, Technical Support, Cyber, Agile / Scrum Masters
  • Interim Military Talent: The industry trend towards short-term (usually 6-12 month) positions is often a perfect fit for veterans familiar with deployments, allowing your organization to tap into the unique expertise and discipline that veterans bring to roles to move projects forward and produce outcomes on your timeline.

How do veterans fit into a DE&I strategy?

Hiring military veterans is a fundamental pillar of any DE&I program or initiative. The Vietnam Era Veteran’s Act of 1974 established veterans as a protected class. On top of that, 43% of the US Miliary is racially diverse, and over 17% of the military is women – a demographic that is quickly growing.

What roles do veterans fit into within my organization?

If you are looking to hire veteran talent but don’t know where to start, contact us today to get an assessment of where veterans would best fit into your organization and discuss how veteran recruiting can enhance your strategy.

How do you correlate military jobs to civilian jobs?

Every single job within the military correlates directly into the civilian workforce. Whether it is a technical skill such as logistics, or soft skills such as leadership, discipline, and follow-through, veterans are trained to deliver outcomes to help your organization succeed. Our military transition recruiting team is well versed in how different military jobs translate into the civilian workforce and the civilian careers veterans thrive in.

Our military veteran recruiters will help you navigate and find the right veteran talent for your organization.

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