Question 1

What is SkillMil.com?

Accepted Answer

SkillMil.com is an all-in-one hiring platform, built by veterans and designed for everyone. It connects job seekers to opportunities that best align with their skills, training, and experience. Employers use the platform to find top-qualified candidates, with powerful tools originally created to help veterans but open to all who are ready to take the next step in their career.

Question 2

Who can use SkillMil.com?

Accepted Answer

Everyone! All job seekers and businesses can use SkillMil Hiring Platform.

Question 3

What is a VMET & where can I find it?

Accepted Answer

A VMET is an active service member or veteran's Verification of Military Experience and Training document. You can download your VMET at milconnect(https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/public/faq/Training-VMET)

Question 4

Can I upload my VMET on a mobile device?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our site is mobile friendly. However, for better results and full edit capabilities you should always make adjustments via a desktop.

Question 5

VIDEO - How do I upload my VMET or Resume?

Accepted Answer

Please reference this short video on how to upload your VMET or Resume

Question 6

How do I cancel my subscription?

Accepted Answer

We are sorry to see you go!

So that we can continue to improve our service, please submit the request for cancellation (https://forms.wix.com/r/7178840683430543704)form and short survey to begin the cancellation process. Allow 24 - 48 hours for cancellation to take effect.

Once processed, your subscription will end at the end of the billing cycle not on the date of cancellation. You will have access to your account and subscription features until the end of the billing cycle. There are no refunds for requests submitted past the subscription auto-renewal date. Subscriptions are billed monthly from the a date of purchase.

For further assistance, contact billing@skillmil.com

We appreciate your business and hope we can help you again in the future!

[Update: 3/25/2024]
Subscription plans are billed  6 months minimum. Customers can pay in full or monthly. Payments due monthly from date of purchase. Subscriptions purchased prior to 3/25/24 will be cancelled at the time of request and customer will have access to their account until end of billing cycle.

Question 7

Do you charge Job Seekers for your services?

Accepted Answer

We’re here to support you! That’s why career development services are completely free for all job seekers.

Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran Small Businesses (SVOSB) please reach out to our sales department at contact@skillmil.com (contact@skillmil.com)for *special rates.

*Special rates do not apply for Job Posting (https://www.skillmil.com/recruiting-solutions)plan.

Question 8

Can I upload my resume on my mobile device?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our site is mobile friendly. However, for better results and full edit capabilities you should always make adjustments via a desktop.

Question 9

What is the Subscription Fee?

Accepted Answer

There is no subscription fee for veterans jobseekers and transitioning service members (TSMs) to create a profile. Veteran and TSM candidates can build a profile, create resumes, connect with employers and network with hiring managers free of charge.

Employers can find a subscription plan that suits their. needs on our pricing page. (https://www.skillmil.com/recruiters-landing)

Question 10

How does the SkillMil.com job-matching system work?

Accepted Answer

Skillmil.com utilizes patented Software to map a candidate’s skills, training, and experience to the requirements of a posted job to skillmil.com. When a corporate hiring manager sees the match, they can message a candidate directly to initiate a hiring dialogue.

Question 11

Does SkillMil.com sell my contact information to Google or other marketing companies?

Accepted Answer

No.  We do not sell any of your information.

Question 12

How does SkillMil.com help candidates pursue a variety of job options in my field of experience?

Accepted Answer

You don’t have to know what you’re looking for.  Employers will reach out to you if your skills match their requirements.

Question 13

Does SkillMil.com only help candidates find full-time jobs?

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Companies can post job openings on skillmil.com for either full-time or part-time requirements.

Question 14

Does SkillMil.com only match me to jobs limited to my current location?

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You can opt for jobs in any geographic area—or your current location.  It’s all up to you.

Question 15

Does SkillMil.com keep my references in my file?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all files uploaded to SkillMil are saved in a secured server—and only accessible by you.

Question 16

How long does Skillmil.com keep my information on file?

Accepted Answer

Skillmil.com does not keep your VMET on file. It is only used during the onboarding process to extract all the skills and information to build your profile.   Skillmil.com stores profile information in a secured server for as long as the account is active.

Question 17

Can a job candidate use SkillMil.com again, if they already have a job through SkillMil.com, without an additional fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  You control your profile.  Even if you’re not laid off, keep your profile updated in case a better opportunity comes along.

Question 18

Can a candidate search for jobs posted on SkillMil.com?

Accepted Answer

Yes, A candidate merely clicks on ‘Job Search’, then ‘Advanced Search’, to apply various criteria to jobs posted on Skillmil.com

Question 19

Who sees a candidate’s profile?

Accepted Answer

A profile is searchable and viewable by all recruiters or hiring managers of companies, which have partnered with SkillMil to hire qualified military veterans.

Question 20

My profile is complete, but I am not receiving any job matches. What is wrong, and what should I do?

Accepted Answer

Finding a job takes a lot of time.  The value of skillmil.com is that corporations seeking to hire veterans are specifically searching for skills you may have, at which point you will be contacted directly by the hiring manager.

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