Officers' Association

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/ 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.