Commercialising your Military Skills
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Challenge your thinking and change how you view your military skills to get job-ready for the civilian world of work. Former Army Major Laura Blair,…
More detailsKey Trends in the Civilian Workplace
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Former Army Major Laura Blair, now Director of Employment at the OA, summarises how the pandemic is impacting the civilian workplace.
More detailsLeadership v Management
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As a Service leaver or a veteran, you will have exceptional leadership skills gained from your military training but take a moment to identify your…
More detailsJob Seeking In 2021
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Finding civilian job success is more reliant on online networking and job boards than ever before. Clive Lowe, former Royal Engineer and Deputy Director of…
More details6: How to Impress at Interview
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Our final edition of ‘Six Steps to Job Success’ reveals all you need to know to impress at interview…
More detailsWomen Into Employment
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With the launch of a new event that focuses on employment outcomes for female ex-military personnel, OA Career Consultant Fiona Jackson considers the opportunities and…
More details5: How to Bring Your CV to Life
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Employers spend about four seconds scanning a CV, so it’s crucial to stand out from the crowd. Read our fifth step to job success and…
More details4: How to Connect With the Right Employers
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Getting noticed by employers can feel like a daunting task. Our fourth step to job success aims to clear the fog and answer the question:…
More details3: Presenting Yourself as the Skill Gap Solution
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Employers want to know how you can fix their organisational gaps. In our third step to job success we reveal: ‘How to present yourself as…
More details2: Identifying Growing Industry Sectors
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Boost your job search in 2021 with the OA’s series of expert careers advice. Our second installment reveals industries that are buoyant right now and…
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