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Nonprofit tapping social networking to help ex-soldiers nab civilian jobs
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In the face of astonishingly high unemployment rates among enlisted military personnel returning to post-war life, nonprofit group Hire a Hero is empowering soldiers with social networking savvy to help them transition to the civilian workforce. The organization uses the community and social networking features of YourMembership.com and online relationship management services donated by Salesforce.com.

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