Event Overview
Delivered in partnership by Veteran UK and the Forces Employment Charity, this employability preparatory workshop will be led by Senior Executive Career Coach Lisa Jones and Veterans Support Employment Consultant Sandra Parker and will take place from the Veteran UK area (based on floor 5 – the actual workshop will be on floor 6). The London co-located Cyber Security EXPO will be on floor 3 and is open to all attendees of the event.
Changing career direction can feel overwhelming, especially when you are translating valuable experience into a new sector. This in-person workshop will help set yourself up for your visit on the day and maximise your time spent there. Presenters, Lisa and Sandra will help you recognise the skills you already have, shape a clear personal message and empower you to take practical steps towards your next career opportunity.
Eligibility
Open to veterans, police and anyone security cleared looking to explore and prepare their next steps into a new career.
Timings
Tuesday 27 October 10:30-11:30 hrs or 12:30-13:30 hrs – it’s the same workshop allowing you the freedom to attend either one. Come and find the FEC stand on the fifth floor in the Veteran UK space and we’ll direct you to the workshop room on floor 6.
Please note: In order to attend this workshop, you do need to be registered for one of the EXPO events (the London EXPO is co-located: Security Cleared and Cyber Security EXPO taking place on the third floor and Veteran UK and Police Resettlement on the fifth floor)
Key takeaways
- Recognise and articulate your transferrable skills, whatever service or sector you are moving from
- Develop a clear, confident personal message for employers and professional contacts
- Learn how to access opportunities through networking, LinkedIn and personal branding
- You’ll leave with a stronger understanding of what you can offer, how to communicate it effectively and how to take focused action towards your next role.
Why attend?
- Clarify your value: identify your strengths, experience and the qualities that can help you stand out to future employers.
- Access the hidden job market: understand why networking matters and how meaningful conversations can lead to opportunities.
- Build confidence in your next step: create a personal brand and message that supports the career direction you want to pursue.
What you’ll gain
In this practical and supportive session, you’ll explore how to identify target organisations, make purposeful connections, use LinkedIn more effectively and present your experience with credibility and confidence.
