Veteran Hiring Guides
Practical, no-nonsense guides for employers — how to hire veterans, read a military resume, understand clearances, and build a team that stays.
Hiring & Recruiting Guides
How to Hire Veterans: A Complete Guide for Employers
A practical, step-by-step playbook for employers, hiring managers, and talent acquisition teams who want to recruit and retain military talent.
Read the guide GuideWhat Does It Cost to Hire Through a Veteran Staffing Agency?
A straight-talking breakdown of recruiting agency fees, fee models, and the ROI math, so you can budget a hire with confidence.
Read the guide GuideSecurity Clearance Levels Explained: Secret, Top Secret & TS/SCI
An employer's plain-spoken reference to Confidential, Secret, Top Secret and TS/SCI, how candidates are vetted, and why pre-cleared talent is worth the premium.
Read the guide GuideHow to Translate Military Experience into Civilian Roles
A practical guide for hiring managers who want to read a military resume accurately and hire the talent hiding behind the jargon.
Read the guide GuideContingency vs. Retained Search: Which Fits Veteran Hiring?
A plain-spoken decision guide for employers weighing recruiting fee models against the role they actually need to fill.
Read the guide GuideHow to Onboard and Retain Veteran Employees
A post-hire playbook for HR and hiring managers: the first 90 days, mentorship, and what actually drives veteran retention.
Read the guideReady to Hire Veteran Talent?
LockLeed delivers vetted, security-cleared veteran finalists — nationwide. You only pay when you hire.