Government announces tax breaks for companies employing veterans
Yesterday (8 March), the government announced tax breaks for employers that hire ex-Forces personnel, in a bid to enable more veterans into work.
Landmarc announces guaranteed interviews for veterans
A leading company supporting the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced that they will guarantee job interviews for ex-service personnel.
Getting CV savvy
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.
Family first: Supporting military families
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?
Getting Interview Ready
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.
Join the landscape and arboricultural industries with Ground Control
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
Research reveals length of time for veterans to obtain civilian careers is seven months
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.
Diary: Pencilling in employment
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.
The blue lights of emergency care
If you’re looking for a job that will exercise the same skills as those acquired in the Armed Forces, and will challenge you in new ways, a role in the emergency services could be perfect for you.
Translating your transferable skills
Your time in the military has equipped you with numerous skills that are extremely valuable on civvy street. It can be hard to know how to market yourself to employers, but there’s support out there to help you find a career you’ll excel in.