Finding an ex-military job after leaving the armed forces
Find out about employment support and ex-forces career opportunities for veterans, including jobs, education, training and self-employment advice.
Getting help from the government
is a free, government-backed scheme that offers veterans tailored pathways into meaningful careers that make the most out of the experience they have gained in the armed forces.
Specialist-trained employment advisers can introduce you to new career opportunities in high-demand sectors.
They can offer direct access to veteran-friendly employers and offer tips and advice on how to find the right job for you.
The service is completely free and you can register online.
Finding a job
You can search for jobs using the聽Find a job service.
In Northern Ireland, you can search for jobs on聽.
If you바카라 사이트檙e interested in a career in the Civil Service
The Civil Service offers the scheme.
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The HM Prison and Probation service offers the scheme.
This is a scheme that offers career opportunities in the justice sector exclusively to veterans and their spouses or civil partners.
Find organisations that have signed the Armed Forces Covenant
Businesses and charitable organisations who wish to demonstrate their support for the armed forces community can sign the Armed Forces Covenant.
When doing so, they make a range of promises to set out their support, such as guaranteed interview schemes or flexible working practices for veterans.
You can search for businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
Organisations that can help you find a job
There are a number of organisations that can help you find a job, including:
Royal British Legion Industries
Royal British Legion Industries delivers , a programme that provides courses and support to help you into employment
They run courses that include CV-development and learning interview skills, helping you build confidence and motivation to move forward into work.
Royal British Legion Industries
Telephone: 0800 319 6844
Email: lifeworks@rbli.co.uk
Website:
The Forces Employment Charity
provides support, jobs and training opportunities to veterans, service leavers, reservists and their families.
The Forces Employment Charity
Telephone: 0121 262 3058
Email: info@forcesemployment.org.uk
Website:聽
The Poppy Factory
supports veterans with health conditions on their employment journey and helps them to overcome any barriers. The majority of veterans supported by the charity have a mental health condition.
The Poppy Factory
Telephone: 020 8939 1837
Email: support@poppyfactory.org
Website:聽
Officers바카라 사이트� Association Scotland
The Officers바카라 사이트� Association Scotland provides lifelong employment support, ranging from bespoke advice and guidance, training, resources, an executive jobs board and networking opportunities to all officers and their families.
Officers바카라 사이트� Association Scotland
Telephone: 0131 550 1575
Email: info@oascotland.org.uk
Website:聽
Find more organisations
To search and filter support organisations by topic and location, visit the聽바카라 사이트 directory for veteran support.
If you바카라 사이트檙e leaving or have recently left the armed forces
If you바카라 사이트檙e in your final 2 years of service or were discharged in the last 2 years, the聽聽can help you find work and settle into civilian life.
They offer expert advice, workshops, events, training courses and a searchable online jobs portal.
Find out about getting employment support when leaving the armed forces.
If you바카라 사이트檙e considering self-employment
If you바카라 사이트檙e considering self-employment, find out more about working for yourself.
Organisations that can help with self-employment
The Forces Employment Charity
can help you by providing advice on how to set up your own business.
The Forces Employment Charity
Telephone: 0121 262 3058
Email: info@forcesemployment.org.uk
Website:聽
X-Forces Enterprise
is a social enterprise that supports ex-service personnel and their families in starting their own business.
X-Forces Enterprise
Telephone: 0800 307 7545
Email:聽info@x-forces.com
Website:
Find more organisations
To search and filter support organisations by topic and location, visit the聽바카라 사이트 directory for veteran support.
Writing your application
The skills you바카라 사이트檝e gained in the armed forces can help you stand out. Include your service experience in your application. Remember to reduce any military jargon and keep information relevant to the role.
You can find tips on writing and structuring your CV at .
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- customised
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By following these steps, you바카라 사이트檒l be better prepared when sending off your application.
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Avoid anything that can distract from the key information. Keep your information brief by using short sentences or bullet points.
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Employers will notice mistakes. It바카라 사이트檚 essential to make sure your application is free from errors.
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The details of your qualifications and employment must be true and accurate. Don바카라 사이트檛 be tempted to exaggerate your achievements.
Recent
Update your CV every time you change jobs or get a new qualification. This will make applications easier.
Preparing for interview
Good preparation is an important factor for a successful interview.
Consider these .
Transferring your skills
It바카라 사이트檚 likely you바카라 사이트檒l have learned a number of transferable skills during your armed forces career. These are often highly valued and sought after in the civilian job market. Examples include:
Communication skills
Strong communication skills are critical in conveying orders and articulating information clearly, effectively and persuasively.
Leadership skills
Using your armed forces leadership experience, you may be able to demonstrate an ability to:
- inspire
- influence
- motivate
- assess situations
- make decisions
- take risks
- determine goals
- achieve results through resourcefulness, creativity and teamwork
Analytical skills
If you have a strong analytical background, you may be able to demonstrate the ability to:
- evaluate data or research
- compile and interpret information
- apply logic, handle numbers and determine patterns
Organisational skills
Strong organisations skills will mean the ability to demonstrate:
- good time management
- the ability to prioritise, disseminate and record data and generate accurate reports
- the ability to manage resources, multi-task, administer, direct and coordinate
Technical skills
A strong technical background might mean you can demonstrate:
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- experience of specific equipment and machinery, software and hardware, chemical substances, techniques and procedures
Personal qualities
Your armed forces background will almost certainly mean you can demonstrate:
- integrity
- loyalty
- resilience
- character
- self-discipline and control (being punctual, reliable, responsible, structured, resourceful and mission-oriented, with a can-do attitude)
Interpersonal skills
Strong interpersonal skills may include the ability to:
- listen
- take orders
- cooperate
- supervise
- negotiate, guide and be part of a team
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