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We are here to help support any officer who has held a commission in the Armed Forces. Most often our starting point is any officer looking to transition from their service life and career into civilian life. For former officers and their spouses or widow/widower, we are able to provide support and…

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    • Jun 19, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    Understanding 50+ Service Leavers - Employment Survey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 0:49


    If you left or will be leaving the Forces at the age of 50 or over, or you are an employer in the UK, we want to hear from you. More info https://www.over50serviceleavers.org.uk/ 

    Questions to ask before accepting a job offer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 6:15


    So you've received an offer from an employer, but what should you consider before joining a new organisation? This podcast is part of a careers advice series for Service Leavers by the Officers' Association, originally broadcast on BFBS Radio.

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    Demonstrating commercial awareness to employers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 7:26


    Employers often stipulate they are looking for candidates with strong commercial awareness, but what is it and how can veterans demonstrate they have this attribute? This podcast is part of a careers advice series for Service Leavers by the Officers' Association, originally broadcast on BFBS Radio.

    Dealing with rejection in your job search

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018 4:43


    Being rejected by an employer can be very disheartening. In this podcast we share some tips on how you can turn that rejection around, and learn from the experience. This podcast is part of a careers advice series for Service Leavers by the Officers' Association, originally broadcast on BFBS Radio.

    Benefits of work placements for Service leavers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 6:11


    In this episode we look at the benefits of work placement to Service leavers in identifyingyour future career. This podcast is part of a careers advice series for Service Leavers by the Officers' Association, originally broadcast on BFBS Radio.

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    3 Steps to planning a job seeking campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2018 6:12


    In this episode we help identify the the 3 key steps needed in planning your job seeking campaign after leaving the Services. This podcast is part of a careers advice series for Service Leavers by the Officers' Association, originally broadcast on BFBS Radio.

    Identifying resources for a successful transition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018 6:47


    OA Recruitment Consultant, Keith Spencer, explains how to identify the resources needed to ensure a successful transition from teh Armed Forces. This podcast is part of a careers advice series for Service Leavers by the Officers' Association, originally broadcast on BFBS Radio.

    Get the most from online recruitment websites

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018 3:54


    OA Recruitment Consultant, Ashka Raval, explains how to get the most out of online recruitment websites when starting your job hunt. This podcast is part of a careers advice series for Service Leavers by the Officers' Association, originally broadcast on BFBS Radio.

    How to create a great covering letter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2018 5:10


    OA Careers Consultant, Lisa Jones, explains how to create a great covering letter or email as part of a job application. This podcast is part of a careers advice series for Service Leavers by the Officers' Association, originally broadcast on BFBS Radio.

    Using company Insight Days in transition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2018 4:12


    OA Careers Consultant, Fiona Jackson explains why any service leaver can use Insight Days to gain valuable insight into potential employers. This podcast is part of a careers advice series for Service Leavers by the Officers' Association, originally broadcast on BFBS Radio.

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    Social Media and officers in transition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 4:53


    OA Social Media Manager, Ross Walker, gives an overview of the importance of social media and how to use the 'Officers in Transition' Facebook group. This podcast is part of a careers advice series for Service Leavers by the Officers' Association, originally broadcast on BFBS Radio.

    Preparing for a job interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 6:21


    OA Careers Consultant, Lisa Jones, gives her top tips on how to prepare for a job interview in the civilian world. This podcast is part of a careers advice series for Service Leavers by the Officers' Association, originally broadcast on BFBS Radio.

    Personal resilience - transition from the Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 5:48


    OA Careers Consultant, Keith Spencer, gives some tips on personal resilience during transition form the Armed Services into a civilian career. This podcast is part of a careers advice series for Service Leavers by the Officers' Association, originally broadcast on BFBS Radio.

    CV writing advice for Military leavers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 5:37


    OA Careers consultant, Fiona Jackson, gives tips for ex-military personnel on how to write a great CV for the civilian workplace. Careers advice series for Service Leavers by the Officers' Association, originally broadcast on BFBS Radio.

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