The Saluting Post - September 2019

  • Top Ten Tips for your CV

    Posted on Friday, September 20, 2019 by Sian RichardsonNo comments

    Help! I’m leaving for Civvy Street! So you’re ready to cast off the comfort blanket of military life, move back to the civilian world and take the next step in your career. You’ve probably decided where you and the family want to settle, you may have even bought or rented a house, but when it comes to applying for jobs and writing a CV to get you those all-important interviews, do you know where ...

  • From Sergeant, Center 2 Tank Commander, to Manager in a leading Data Center provider

    Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 by Simon OsborneNo comments

    Wayne's story: In April 2010, I was in my last 10 months of 22 years of military service and I was in the transition to civvie street! After speaking with friends and family and trying to understand the employment market, I thought outside the box and wanted to avoid the usual lines of work (plumber, chippy, bricklayer, driver etc.). I had to think long term and if the tech market was the way ...