In episode one of Hidden Talent, host Erin Trafford guides us as we are introduced to some of the challenges faced by employers looking to hire and the 10,000 skilled, experienced and educated Canadian Armed Forces members that transition out and are seeking to join the civilian workforce every year.   We’ll meet Lisa Taylor, President of Challenge Factory, employers Sarah Dunkley, president of Stellar Outdoor Advertising and Santa’s Village in Bracebridge, Ontario and Janine Harris, founder and executive producer at Keyring Media, and retired CAF members Chris Stoyles and Trevor Vautour. Highlights: Why finding suitable candidates with military experience can sometimes feel like looking for a needle in a haystack How finding hidden talent in Canada’s Veteran communities can be as simple as asking a few questions in your own community and network When the applications start rolling in- The number one thing employers should remember when identifying the best person for the job What keeps those with military experience from highlighting the skills developed through their military career

You’re invited to enroll in the MasterClass for Veteran Hiring for employer tested ways to tap into the Hidden Talent pool of Canada’s Veterans.   Find out more and sign up by visiting - centreforcareerinnovation.ca/courses/Hiring-Veterans-MasterClass.   Get your free copy of the Canadian Guide to Hiring Veterans. It is designed to help organizations that have limited human resources and recruitment capacity build strong, resilient teams that include Veterans who are skilled and ready to fill labour or skills shortages.   Reach out to the team at Challenge Factory with your thoughts, ideas and feedback - especially if you are a small business or a military Veteran.   Hidden Talent, a Challenge Factory podcast, is grateful for the support of Veterans Affairs Canada, through the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund.   This podcast is produced by Story Studio Network.