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VETERAN CANDIDATES IN TALEO (ATS)
When reviewing candidates in Taleo, you will identify the veteran preference candidates as those with a yellow triangle next to their name, as pictured on the right.
Veteran's employment Preference
Veteran's employment Preference
As a federal contractor, we are expected to establish hiring benchmarks and take proactive steps to recruit, hire, retain, and promote protected veterans. For 2022, the annual hiring benchmark as established by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is approximately 5.6% of all hires.
An individual who qualifies for a veteran’s employment preference under Texas law will be accorded a preference for employment over other applicants for the same position who do not have greater qualifications.
Individuals Qualified for veteran Employment Preference
Individuals Qualified for veteran Employment Preference
STATE REGULATIONS
a veteran, including a veteran with a disability;
a veteran’s surviving spouse who has not remarried; and
an orphan of a veteran if the veteran was killed while on active duty
Federal Regulations
disabled veterans;
recently separated veterans;
active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans; and
armed forces service medal veterans
FAQ's
FAQ's
How do I identify preferred candidates?
In Taleo, applicants who are determined to be eligible for hiring preference will have a unique designator “yellow triangle” next to their name.
How does it impact the interview process?
When a veteran applicant has applied to an open position and meets the qualifications:
It is required that hiring managers interview at least one individual with a veteran’s preference if there are six or fewer individuals selected for interview.
If there are six or more individuals selected for interview, it is required to interview at least 20 percent of individuals with veteran’s preference.
How does it impact the hiring process?
If there are two equally qualified applicants, one of whom is a veteran, the applicant who is a veteran should be selected to be hired for the job.
Is the veteran preference a guarantee for any job?
Veterans' preference does not guarantee veterans a job. To be eligible, the individual must meet the same required qualifications for the position as every other applicant.
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