The aim of the event is to provide ex-servicemen and women with access to job opportunities, work experience, training and volunteering. The day will provide the opportunity to network with many distinguished organisations such as Barclays UK, XPO Logistics and FDM Group amongst others. It will also provide useful links to organisations that provide veteran support in the wider community.
Read moreThe Officers’ Association (OA) is sponsoring the annual BSI Resettlement Awards, and is also part of the judging panel.
The BSI Resettlement Awards celebrate Service Leavers who successfully transition from military to civilian life, as well as the people and organisations that support them. The awards include Service Leaver of the year; Employer Committed to Employing Service Leavers; Service Leaver’s Independent Business Start-up of the Year and Service Leavers’ Training Company of the Year. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Manchester on 31st October 2017.
Read moreThis event is not to be missed if you are keen to improve your opportunities with employers. You can become a great networker in just one hour- a great skill to have when considering a second career.
Due to past popularity and success, a further Networking Workshop is taking place in Leeds. This workshop will be led by Colin Tweedie, a Business Development Consultant who will thoroughly explore the most effective ways to network with potential employers. Colin will have time to convince those with trepidation about networking that there is nothing to fear, answering any queries with over 30 years of experience behind him. If you want to enhance your networking skills and understand how to best use networking to your advantage then this is the event for you.
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The BSI Resettlement Awards, in association with Pathfinder Magazine, exist to celebrate the achievements of Service Leavers who have successfully progressed through the transition from life in the Armed Forces to life as a civilian and to acknowledge the efforts of organisations offering support to the Service Leaver during this transition.
The Awards will be presented to the winners at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester on October 31st, 2017.
Read moreOur team of regionally-based employer relationship managers will be playing host to over 50 organisations including Aldi, HM Prison Service, DHL and Sky. Attendance is free for all Service leavers and veterans pre-registered to attend through the Career Transition Partnership, and not available to the public.
Don’t miss out on the chance to meet local and national employers with both current and future job vacancies – book your place today!
Read moreSoldiering On Awards nominations were declared Open in July and we are delighted to see lots of nominations coming in.
Have you submitted your nomination for a deserving person, team or business yet? If not, get started now! Register your nomination on our simple on line nomination system here Soldiering On Awards Nominations Once registered you can revisit and update and amend your nomination until you decide it is completed and ready to submit.
Now into its 8th year the Soldiering On Awards are your opportunity to help us recognise existing and former members of the Armed Forces and those who support the Armed Forces community at the prestigious 2018 Soldiering On Awards.
Read moreConsultancy is a good career option for many leaving the Armed Forces, but is it right for you?
What is consultancy?
A consultant is hired by an organisation to help with a task or project it is unable to complete on its own.
Why former officers can be great consultants
Experienced at project management.
Experienced at working independently.
Ex-military Personnel are respected in the civilian workplace.
It can offer similar rewards to being in the military, providing dynamic and challenging opportunities.
Telephone and video interviews often form part of the interview process, so here are our top tips.
Purpose
The aim of telephone and video interviews is to reduce the number of applicants to a shortlist. The interviewer wants to know if you can support the claims you made on your CV. If it goes well, you will usually be invited for a face-to-face interview.
Understanding an employer’s needs is crucial for securing your new career.
Zena Everett, an Executive Coach and author of Mind Flip, ran a webinar with Clive Lowe, an OA Career Consultant, on identifying and promoting your skills using the Mind Flipping technique.
Read moreAre you looking to settle in the North West and want to understand the employment opportunities in the region? Are you based in the North West and want to explore different options for your second career? This is the event for you.
Transport for Greater Manchester will be hosting the first Careers Access Fair for the North West at their head quarters in Manchester. Employers based within the region have been invited to attend and demonstrate career paths that are a good fit for Service leavers.
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