This webinar will be focusing on what recruiters are looking for in a CV and how to draft a CV that will catch their attention.
The webinar will include some first hand advice given by HR recruiters from companies that have signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
Read moreThe Officers’ Association (OA) has secured a corporate membership with The Leaders Club, a networking group that meets in London. This will allow up to 5 serving or former officers from the OA community to join their monthly networking events. If you wish to attend simply click ‘Register’; places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Read moreIn a recent webinar, Simon Allen, OA Chief Operations Officer, shared his experiences of working in the charity sector.
Charities vary considerably in size, values and culture, so you need to choose a charity whose purpose you believe in.
A larger charity will generally have more roles available, higher salaries and be better resourced. However, these charities can be more bureaucratic and the roles more specialised. In smaller charities, employees will likely be generalists, have lower salaries and fewer opportunities for career progression, but can often make a greater individual impact.
Read moreThe Officers’ Association (OA) has secured a corporate membership with The Leaders Club, a networking group that meets in London. This will allow up to 5 serving or former officers from the OA community to join their monthly networking events. If you wish to attend simply click ‘Register’; places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Read moreThe OA are often approached by officers who are seeking a good quality employer with their secondary consideration being what type of role or the sector they would like to work within. In this webinar we will be looking at what a good employer is and how would you can go about finding one.
We will be joined by Michelle Mook, founder of Pro-Development, a training consultancy which works with businesses across Yorkshire and the Humber.
Read moreThis event has been specifically developed to encourage more women to consider careers in wealth management through the St. James’s Place Academy. The Academy provides women from a variety of backgrounds the opportunity to explore the freedom of running their own business or a career option of joining an established St. James’s Place Wealth Management practice as a professional Adviser.
Read moreJoin Alma Networking in Bristol for their networking get together on Thursday 8th March. This will be a great opportunity for informal and relaxed networking with former and serving military.
Read moreSome of the OA’s network of volunteers attended the first in a series of roadshows in London.
The Honorary Representatives (Hon Reps) provide a crucial link with beneficiaries. They visit applicants in their home to understand their situation, across the UK and overseas. The information is then passed to the Benevolence Team in London, which assesses their needs and organises the support required.
Read moreJaguar Land Rover (JLR) has a long history of supporting the British Military, and is committed to helping ex-Service personnel transition into successful civilian careers.
The car manufacturer signed the British Armed Forces Military Covenant in 2014, and was official partner of the first Invictus Games in London and subsequent events in Orlando (2016) and Toronto (2017).
JLR works with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) to provide insight days and work experience opportunities for Service personnel.
Read moreSid Welham and Lesley Gold explain how the KPMG Military Internship Programme works for veterans.
Why does KPMG have a Military Internship Programme?
Four years ago, Sid saw that KPMG could benefit from recruiting people with military experience. Many competitors and clients already had military recruitment programmes, and Sid thought that KPMG were missing out on some incredible talent. He therefore established the Military Internship Programme to attract and develop Veterans and reservists, so they are prepared for commercial careers.
Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
