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Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 by Jo Reynolds — No comments
Are you a veteran considering a change in your career path? The possibilities are vast, and your unique skill set is in high demand. Let's explore the exciting world of career opportunities waiting for you! Discover the Most In-Demand Jobs for Veterans Your experience in the Armed Forces has equipped you with a remarkable set of skills, and now is the perfect time to apply them to a new career. ...
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Posted on Friday, October 20, 2023 by Jo Reynolds — No comments
When you leave the Armed Forces, you are not just seeking a new job; you will be transitioning to a different way of life and work environment. It can be a challenge to determine where your skillset and experience will fit in the commercial world. First and foremost, it’s about aligning your knowledge, skills, and experience with the right sector and job role—or a stepping-stone role that ...
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Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 by Faye Copp — No comments
Electrical Engineers and Electrical Engineering Managers possess a wide range of technical skills. Some engineers will enter the military with only their GCSEs and commence an NVQ accredited apprenticeship to work their way up through the ranks, whereas others may hold an accredited technical degree and enter service directly at a managerial level. GENERAL MILITARY SKILLS Analytical and planning ...
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Posted on Monday, September 25, 2023 by Jo Reynolds — No comments
Congratulations on securing a job interview! You've done your homework, researched the company, industry, and interviewers, and now you're all set to ace the interview. The next step is to demonstrate why you're the ideal candidate for the job. Here are our simple steps to help you deliver that WOW factor! Present, Future, and Past Present: Consider who you are now in terms of the job's ...
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Posted on Monday, September 4, 2023 by Jo Reynolds — No comments
In the world of job interviews, the objective is clear: employers aim to ascertain that you possess the qualities of "Can Do," "Will Do," and "Will Fit." It's one thing to excel at a job, but an entirely different skill set is required to articulate your worth under the pressure of convincing others to select you. Confidence stands as the linchpin, and to persuade an interviewer of your ...
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Posted on Monday, September 4, 2023 by Jo Reynolds — No comments
If you've reached the interview stage, you should be brimming with confidence in your knowledge, skills, and experience that you can bring to the table for commercial businesses. Whether this is your inaugural interview since leaving the military or the tenth, your aim remains the same: nailing it. The pivotal first step, as you'll soon discover, is preparation. Thoroughly preparing and honing ...
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Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 by Jo Reynolds — No comments
Steven Elce served in the Army for 24 years, reaching the prestigious rank of Regimental Signals Warrant Officer of The Royal Lancers. Very few manage to achieve this and was a role Steven aspired to and worked tirelessly to achieve. Steven left in May 2022 and his success in the Army has followed him in Civvy Street, landing the Head of Cyber at Expleo within months of leaving. Preparing for ...
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Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2023 by Faye Copp — No comments
June's newsletter is all about skills gaps - with some great case studies thrown in too! You want to make sure you are as prepared as possible for when you leave - which we know can be easier said than done. And although you possess a great deal of transferable skills, it is more than likely you will need to fill in some skills gaps with some civvy street qualifications. So where to start? READ ...
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Posted on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 by Faye Copp — No comments
Alan Philips served for nine years in the Royal Engineers, leaving in 1998. With the transition into civvy street a challenge and vocations into the fitness industry and plumbing, Alan now has his sights set on an exciting career change into the world of cybersecurity. He has just completed SaluteMyJob’s Ethical Hacking Course . Here we talk to Alan about his challenges, why he would recommend ...
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Posted on Monday, June 12, 2023 by Faye Copp — No comments
Joe Coulter served in the Army Reserves for 23-years, retiring as a Warrant Officer Class 2, from the 253 Medical Regiment based in Belfast, in May, 2017. He is currently on SaluteMyJob’s Ethical Hacking Course , a pioneering pathway, designed to support members of the Armed Forces community on their journey towards a promising and exciting career in roles where employers face a significant ...