What do the CEOs of Nike, Johnson & Johnson, FedEx, and Verizon all have in common (and it's not just that they lead some of the most well-known Fortune 500 companies)?

They are veterans of the United States military.

There is a strong business case for hiring veterans, not only for their soft skills and technical skills, but also their growth potential. Veterans have a demonstrated propensity for leadership, team building, critical thinking, and the ability to assess problems and make decisions in difficult and dynamic environments. So it should be no surprise that they are rising to the highest ranks in America's top companies.

At LinkedIn, our research team took a deep dive on executive veterans to learn more about their paths to the top. We wondered what specifically is driving their success and what can other veterans can do today to rise in their companies? Here's what we discovered:

1. Consider Larger Companies When Working Towards Executive-Level Positions

Currently there are 186,000 veterans on LinkedIn who hold executive-level positions (director and above). Out of that population, 28% work at larger companies (those with more than 1,000 employees). When considering companies to work for, veterans entering the civilian workforce appear more likely to succeed in larger companies when pursuing executive-level roles.

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