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6 LinkedIn tips!

6 LinkedIn tips!

Personal branding often raises a quizzical look when we introduce this topic during the Service Leavers’ Career Transition Workshop (CTW). Discover our top 6 LinkedIn tips here!
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Apprenticeships and Internships

Apprenticeships and Internships

This article will set out the difference between Apprenticeships and Internships and some of the features and benefits of doing either.
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The Value of Civilian Work Attachments (CWAs)

The Value of Civilian Work Attachments (CWAs)

Civilian Work Attachments (CWAs) are a great way for Service leavers to gain sector specific work experience prior to leaving the Forces is by using some or all of your Graduated Resettlement Time allowance to complete a trial attachment with a civilian employer.
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What are 'Live Chats' and how will they benefit YOU?

What are 'Live Chats' and how will they benefit YOU?

Live chat gives you the opportunity to speak directly with key employers via text chat on the CTP website – all chats take place over a two hour time period and are advertised in advance on the CTP Events calendar.
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Choosing training to suit your career

Choosing training to suit your career

Deciding what training to undertake can be a daunting process. Which course is best? Is it recognised and sought after by employers? Most importantly, will it enhance your job prospects?

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Apprenticeships and Internships

Apprenticeships and Internships

This article will set out the difference between Apprenticeships and Internships and some of the feature and benefits of doing either.
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New Types of Interviews

New Types of Interviews

In today’s busy world, job interviews are just as likely to be carried outside the regular office meeting room as they are inside. This can be quite a daunting thought if you’ve never been interviewed this way before, but there are many ways you can prepare for this and showcase the best ‘you’.
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The Value of Civilian Work Attachments (CWAs)

The Value of Civilian Work Attachments (CWAs)

Civilian Work Attachments are a great way for Service leavers to gain sector specific work experience prior to leaving the Forces is by using some or all of your Graduated Resettlement Time allowance to complete a trial attachment with a civilian employer.
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CTP Employment Team: Who Does What?

CTP Employment Team: Who Does What?

Find out a little more about the CTP Employment Team and what they do to help Service leavers gain employment, and Employers to find the right people for their vacancies in this article.
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The Value of Mentoring

The Value of Mentoring

Everyone has someone in their life that they look up to. Most people can point to an influential person (or maybe several) who has helped shape them into the person they are today. These mentors generously share their expertise, time and insights into nurturing our potential, to help keep us on track and to help us grow.
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Maximise Your Job Search Success with CTP RightJob

Maximise Your Job Search Success with CTP RightJob

RightJob is the CTP's online job finding service that lists thousands of live vacancies for Service leavers and new ones are added every day - read our top tips on how to make the most of the site.
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