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How to Work in Strategy

Most officers are experienced in strategy, but how can you turn this into a corporate career?

We recently ran a webinar with Rachel De Renzy Channer, a former Army officer who helped to transform the corporate strategy of a FTSE 250 company. Rachel shared career advice, industry knowledge and her personal experiences.

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Sign up to J.P. Morgan’s Ex-Military Transition Programme

Join to get the skills and experiences you need to start a career in global finance.

J.P. Morgan’s internship programme will give you first-hand experience of working in the City for a leading global financial services firm. The programme will teach you how to use your skills gained in the military to flourish in a corporate environment.

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Apply for Black Rock’s Veterans Internship Programme

Gain vital experience so you can work in asset management.

The global investment management corporation’s internship will develop your professional skills and increase your industry knowledge. Successful applicants will spend six months in one of Black Rock’s division, learning from financial experts and gaining first-hand experience.

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Watch our New Employers Video

We have launched a short film that showcases our services for employers.

The video promotes the message that ‘Military is Good for Business’, and explains how the OA can help employers benefit from recruiting veterans.

Recruiting former officers benefits employers, according to a report compiled by Deloitte, with contributions from the Officers’ Association and Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT). 72% of organisations with active ex-military recruitment programmes said they would definitely recommend employing veterans.

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25th September 2017: External Event – Deloitte Military Insight Day – London

Deloitte (the multinational accounting firm) is running an Insight Day on working in Professional Service. This workshop will provide insight into who Deloitte are and what they do, how your skills can match those needed within professional services. how other have transitioned from the Armed Forces to Professional Services and how to ‘civilianise’ your CV.

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26th September 2017: External Event – Leavers’ Link – Norwich

Leavers’ Link is an all ranks, free to all networking event organisation based in East Anglia. They host monthly informal networking events in Colchester and Norwich in which they introduce and connect Service Leavers and Veterans to regional business influencers from a wide range of sectors and professions in a relaxed and friendly setting.

65% – 85% of jobs are gained through networking (Harvard Business School). If you are leaving the Armed Forces, you cannot afford not to network!

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26th September 2017: External Event – JP Morgan Ex-Military Insight Day – Bournemouth

Now entering its eighth year, JP Morgan’s Ex-Military Transition Program is committed to providing a market leading opportunity to Ex-Military personnel.

Their events offer prospective candidates a comprehensive brief on the entry routes available to ex-military personnel across all ranks and Services; from their market-leading internship to their direct-hire opportunities.

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27th September 2017: External Event – Bristol Distinguished Address Series Talk with Rob Law – Bristol

Rob Law MBE is the founder and CEO of ride-on suitcase Trunki, and as part of the Bristol Distinguished Address Series Rob will reflect on his inspirational journey building Trunki into a global brand. Rob is a passionate industry speaker with a fresh approach to business and he will be sharing lessons on building a brand, inspiring leadership and fighting fakes. His story is full of take away tips for everyone in business. Trunki have been trading for 11 years and currently employs 80 people and in 2012 Trunki were named SME of the Year at the National Business Awards.

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