Civilianise Your CV

When writing your new civilian CV, remember that not all employers know what the ranks in the military are and what levels of responsibility they carry, remember to explain what your responsibilities are within your rank to help the employer understand what your experience is and the level of skillset. We can over you CV support free of charge, please email a member of the Yodel recruitment team and they will be delighted to arrange a CV Writing Masterclass with you.

The Perk of a Network

Your network of previous peers, current commanding officers and the connections you make when you attend transition events are often overlooked as a successful method of securing employment. Word of mouth is a powerful thing, the bigger your network, the bigger your reach to potential opportunities.

Social Media Supercharge

Social Media is a fantastic tool for securing a new role in civvy street! LinkedIn is a powerful weapon for targeting employers that you are interested in, you can connect with your network and grow your profile in the sector of interest. Here’s a great article on creating a strong profile that will get you noticed! Social Media can also come with some risks, ensure your profiles on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are set to private and there is nothing on there that you wouldn’t want your new boss to see!

It’s Best to Invest

When you know what sector or type of role you interested in after transitioning out of the forces, it’s great to invest some time into reading specialist articles, listening to relevant podcasts and speaking with people in the sector. The more you can learn now, the easier it is when you are starting your job search. If there are any industry specific qualifications, if you have the funding/time to complete, this will give you a real head start when looking to secure a new role. Again the Yodel Recruitment Team will be happy to help you decide on a sector and on any suitable qualifications, they may even be able to put you in touch with a person already in the type of role you are looking at!

Experience is Key

Getting some civilian experience is good for 2 main reasons, employers can see that you can adapt and smoothly transition into a role, and you will give yourself a real confidence boost with some first hand experience in a civilian role. Yodel are able to offer a limited number of placements each year, so if you’re interested in finding out more, get in touch with the Recruitment Team today.