The hiring system isn't broken because of a lack of talent. It's broken because companies don't understand it.

Tim Best, CEO of RecruitMilitary, breaks down why thousands of highly trained service members struggle to translate their experience into civilian jobs, and how AI might finally bridge that gap.

From retention challenges in Hampton Roads to the future of agent-driven hiring, this conversation explores where recruiting is heading, and what both job seekers and employers are getting wrong.

00:00 Why hiring veterans is still misunderstood
04:50 Hampton Roads retention vs other markets
08:00 The real reason veterans leave Virginia
12:00 Recruitment vs retention problem
23:40 Why veterans struggle to translate skills
27:30 How RecruitMilitary connects talent and employers
33:00 AI enters recruiting, what changes
38:50 The rise of agent-based hiring
44:40 Why candidates never hear back
49:10 Real example of skills mismatch
56:30 The danger of AI bias in hiring
1:02:00 Could AI create a better workplace?
1:06:30 The 757's unexpected "signature food"

About RecruitMilitary:
RecruitMilitary connects veterans and transitioning service members with employers nationwide, helping translate military experience into civilian careers through events, technology, and recruiting tools.
https://recruitmilitary.com

About Innovate Hampton Roads:
Innovate Hampton Roads is the 757's hub for startups, innovation, and business growth, connecting entrepreneurs, companies, and resources to build a stronger regional economy.
https://www.innovate757.org