Hiring Veterans Is Broken. AI Might Fix It.

The hiring system isn't broken because of a lack of talent. It's broken because companies don't understand it. Tim Best, CEO of RecruitMilitary, breaks down why thousands of highly trained service members struggle to translate their experience into civilian jobs, and how AI might finally bridge that gap. From retention challenges in Hampton Roads to the future of agent-driven hiring, this conversation explores where recruiting is heading, and what both job seekers and employers are getting wrong. 00:00 Why hiring veterans is still misunderstood 04:50 Hampton Roads retention vs other markets 08:00 The real reason veterans leave Virginia 12:00 Recruitment vs retention problem 23:40 Why veterans struggle to translate skills 27:30 How RecruitMilitary connects talent and employers 33:00 AI enters recruiting, what changes 38:50 The rise of agent-based hiring 44:40 Why candidates never hear back 49:10 Real example of skills mismatch 56:30 The danger of AI bias in hiring 1:02:00 Could AI create a better workplace? 1:06:30 The 757's unexpected "signature food"   About RecruitMilitary: RecruitMilitary connects veterans and transitioning service members with employers nationwide, helping translate military experience into civilian careers through events, technology, and recruiting tools. https://recruitmilitary.com About Innovate Hampton Roads: Innovate Hampton Roads is the 757's hub for startups, innovation, and business growth, connecting entrepreneurs, companies, and resources to build a stronger regional economy. https://www.innovate757.org