Service leavers aged 50+ are playing a critical role in helping Britain respond to the Coronavirus crisis, providing a rare glimpse of their skills on the ground.
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Service leavers aged 50+ are playing a critical role in helping Britain respond to the Coronavirus crisis, providing a rare glimpse of their skills on the ground.
Read moreJoin our panel of distinguished speakers as they assess the current jobs market and the impact of ongoing trends on future career outcomes.
Read moreGuidance to help with running your charity during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Read moreAs a result of the Coronavirus outbreak, and in line with Government public health advice, we are taking steps to minimise the risks to veterans and their families.
Read moreCyber security is increasingly becoming the next career for many Service leavers. The growing industry requires people with a solid understand of security procedures and practice, who can work well under pressure, which are attributes that suit former officers.
Read moreMike Klidjian spoke to the OA about how he became a professional writer and his first novel Bluestreak.
Read moreInterviews are sometimes daunting and it can be difficult to know exactly what an employer wants. Ben Gledhill, Head of Resourcing at Yodel, shares his thoughts on how to perform well.
Read moreLinks to charity or other organisations that may be able to provide advice or assistance to service personnel.
Read moreLisa Jones, an OA Career Consultant and former Army officer, shared her top transition tips with BFBS Radio.
The time goes faster than you think. One year may sound like a long time but it will fly. Equally if you are in your last two years’ of service, start thinking about the future; the earlier the better! Plan your time by looking at dates for work placements offered by companies, career events you want to attend as well as considering that periods like Christmas and the summer break will be slow.
Read moreJoin us on Tuesday 12th June for what promises to be an informative session, providing sound advice to those wishing to prepare themselves in advance of attending an interview.
We are delighted to welcome Tracey Hall, Senior Resourcing Business Partner who currently works for Zurich within their in-house Resourcing Function, and will discuss how to go about preparing yourself for an interview.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
