The Saluting Post - March 2023

  • Ex-military and looking for Security Cleared jobs?

    Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 by Faye CoppNo comments

    We answer your Security Clearance FAQs A security clearance will help you get a job more easily - and a better paid one at that. However, even though many people have held security clearances in the Armed Forces, they are often unclear about how to ‘hold on’ or renew their clearances on discharge. It’s not surprising, as it’s complex and confusing; this guide is designed to help you understand ...

  • 7 free online courses for veterans to help you explore your career options

    Posted on Monday, March 20, 2023 by Faye CoppNo comments

    Whether you’re about to begin your military transition into civvy street but not sure where to start or you’re looking to change career paths completely - why not see if our free training pathways can set you on the right track? Through IBM’s online training platform, Skillsbuild , we offer Serving and ex-military personnel and their families an opportunity to discover the right career pathways ...

  • What is an Ethical Hacker?

    Posted on Monday, March 13, 2023 by SaluteMyJobNo comments

    As SaluteMyJob launches its pilot programme to support members of the Armed Forces community on their journey towards a promising and exciting career in ‘ethical hacking’ - we discuss what it means to be an ethical hacker - or ‘one of the good guys’. Penetration testers, also known as ‘ethical hackers’ are experienced in probing for vulnerabilities that hackers might be able to exploit to gather ...

  • If I Had My Time Again: Transition Tips From SaluteMyJob’S MD

    Posted on Saturday, March 11, 2023 by Faye CoppNo comments

    Looking back on what he’s learned since transitioning from Brigadier in the Royal Regiment of Scotland to a career in the commercial world, our Managing Director, Andrew Jackson, highlights the approach he would take to securing a civilian role – if he had his time again. 1. MAKE SURE YOU’RE THE RIGHT FIT. Take great care to learn about the culture of any company or organisation you are thinking ...

  • Military Soft Skills Translator

    Posted on Thursday, March 9, 2023 by Faye CoppNo comments

    There’s a world of opportunity waiting for you in civilian life. Employers hire ex-military people because they bring knowledge, skills and experience they struggle to find. You will have acquired a diverse range of skills from your Service in the Armed Forces, especially ‘soft’ skills. Understanding and translating these soft skills are crucial to landing your dream job and embarking on your ...

  • From testing the enemy’s defences to securing organisations’ critical business assets

    Posted on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 by Faye CoppNo comments

    SaluteMyJob is excited to be teaming up again with Abertay University to deliver a second pilot programme to support members of the Armed Forces community on their journey towards a promising and exciting career in ‘ ethical hacking ’ or penetration testing. In this article, we discuss why we believe military personnel are well-equipped to become great ‘ethical hackers’ - and why this career ...