For the last 30 years Cherith Simmons has been providing specialist leadership and management training, but for more than eight years the company has worked with ELCAS.
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On Tuesday night (3 December), members of the Armed Forces community came together to celebrate the Scottish Ex-Forces in Business Awards at the Double Tree Hilton in Glasgow. We caught up with Graham Allison, winner of the Outstanding Achiever of the Year award, to find out how veterans can get ahead in business.
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Every autumn, the streets of Britain turn red, with Remembrance poppies being worn commemorating the sacrifices made by veterans and current serving personnel. Charity, The Poppy Factory not only creates the humble poppy, but helps veterans into work.
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Your CV is the gateway to your skills, so it’s important it makes a lasting impression. One recruiter shares his unique perspective of leaving the Armed Forces and expertly tailoring a CV.
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Leaving the Armed Forces is a large adjustment. As the time comes for your partner or spouse to transition into civilian life, Saskia Harper asks: What guidance is available for military families going through resettlement?
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Job interviews are an integral part of the recruitment process, and everyone will experience a job interview at some point in their career. There are simple steps necessary to ace any interview, and confidence is the secret.
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The landscape and arboricultural industries are a popular choice for service leavers, and it is easy to see why with many potential career paths to choose from. Ground Control is just one organisation paving the way for your civilian career
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New figures and research conducted by Openreach has revealed that veterans are out of work for an average of seven months before starting civilian employment.
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Today (26 June) is Reserves Day – when we say thank you to the UK’s Reserve Forces for their hard work and dedication to their country.
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When you return to civvy street it is important to find a job hat you enjoy and utilises your skills. Job fairs, skills workshops and courses can help you identify your areas of expertise, learn new skills and find the job that is right for you.
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