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Recruiting Top Level Managers from Special Forces, with Christian Ruf


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Christian Ruf owns Uncommon Elite, an Executive Recruiting firm. In this conversation, Christian Ruf shares his journey from military service to becoming a niche recruiter for veterans in the business world. He discusses the unique skills and attributes that military veterans bring to civilian roles, including leadership, resilience, and the ability to navigate chaos. Ruf emphasizes the importance of assessing talent based on attributes rather than experience and highlights the challenges veterans face when transitioning to civilian life. He also provides insights into effective onboarding processes for veterans and the value they add to organizations.

Takeaways:

  • Christian Ruf transitioned from military service to recruiting veterans.
  • He emphasizes the importance of leadership learned in the armed forces.
  • Veterans possess unique skills that are valuable in civilian roles.
  • The ability to navigate chaos is a key strength of military professionals.
  • Recruiting should focus on attributes rather than just experience.
  • Veterans are often adaptable and can pivot quickly in business environments.
  • Onboarding processes are crucial for the success of veteran hires.
  • Military training instills a strong sense of planning and execution.
  • There are stereotypes about military professionals that don’t reflect reality.
  • Veterans can bring a wealth of experience and skills to various industries.
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