The case studies below highlight just a few of the successful outcomes Service leavers have achieved. For more, read the success stories in our News section.
Army-
Andreas P
"Make sure you are adapting your CV to each vacancy you are applying for. Use your Career Consultant as much as needed, it’s what they are there for! Don’t forget to fill in and complete your RightJob profile in full as this is a great way to find new vacancies especially for your interests."
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RAF- Cpl
Daniel H
My advice? Be pro-active! Have a positive mind set and put in as much effort as you can to prove that you have what it takes."
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RAF- Wing Commander
John S
“Talk to colleagues who have left the Service, thoroughly research your subject before interview, smile and be confident. Try to learn from rejection and adapt your style.”
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Army- WO2
Colm C
“The real life skills we learn over a military career are priceless. The ability to turn up to a job on time, dressed correctly, with the right attitude and to go the extra mile. These are skills that do not get taught they are instilled in the life of a soldier.”
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Army- Lt Col
Victoria
"My advice to anyone lucky enough to get the opportunity to undertake the JP Morgan Chase Intern Programme is to 'just do it!' JP Morgan Chase is a global leader in financial services, offering solutions to the world's most important corporations, governments and institutions."
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Royal Navy-
Ryan G
"Don’t leave it too late. As soon as you can, make sure your CV’s done – stuff like that. I left mine a bit late. I was lucky but I definitely should have sent it out earlier!"
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RAF-
Lindsey P
“Sodexo has given me a number of opportunities in my career for personal growth. The prison environment has enabled me to experience a true mix of emergency and primary care, which is rare in other healthcare settings.”
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Army-
Michael O
"Service personnel have a lot to offer, you just need to sell yourself and articulate your military achievements very clearly. Remember, don’t think you have to settle for less just because you’ve been in the military; you have a great brand, use it."
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REME-
William P-S
"What I appreciate the most in this role, is that I am trusted, respected, given appropriate responsibilities from the start, whilst feeling fully supported by experienced and ‘real’ management. We are all individuals, wanting to do a good job and help the company and more importantly, ourselves grow."
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Royal Navy-
Mathew J
"Give the yacht industry a shot, it might sound the same as the jobs that are done day-to-day within the Royal Navy but without the experience of working on board a yacht you will never know how good it really is."
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