The Saluting Post - June 2023
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Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2023 by Faye Copp — No comments
June's newsletter is all about skills gaps - with some great case studies thrown in too! You want to make sure you are as prepared as possible for when you leave - which we know can be easier said than done. And although you possess a great deal of transferable skills, it is more than likely you will need to fill in some skills gaps with some civvy street qualifications. So where to start? READ ...
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Posted on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 by Faye Copp — No comments
Alan Philips served for nine years in the Royal Engineers, leaving in 1998. With the transition into civvy street a challenge and vocations into the fitness industry and plumbing, Alan now has his sights set on an exciting career change into the world of cybersecurity. He has just completed SaluteMyJob’s Ethical Hacking Course . Here we talk to Alan about his challenges, why he would recommend ...
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Posted on Monday, June 12, 2023 by Faye Copp — No comments
Joe Coulter served in the Army Reserves for 23-years, retiring as a Warrant Officer Class 2, from the 253 Medical Regiment based in Belfast, in May, 2017. He is currently on SaluteMyJob’s Ethical Hacking Course , a pioneering pathway, designed to support members of the Armed Forces community on their journey towards a promising and exciting career in roles where employers face a significant ...
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Posted on Monday, June 12, 2023 by Faye Copp — No comments
With their sharp decision-making skills, security mindsets, risk and crisis management experience and cross functional ‘ soft skills ’ , ex-military personnel are well-matched to fill roles in the cyber industry and help close a widening skills gap. A pioneering programme that attracts, selects, trains and places talent from the Armed Forces into employment in cyber jobs, aims to develop new ways ...
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Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2023 by Faye Copp — No comments
Successful onboarding is much more than welcoming a new employee with an induction and a meet and greet on their first day. An effective onboarding process will help new employees to settle into the business, which will in-turn improve job performance and employee retention. This process is particularly important for Service leavers, as it can take a little while to adjust. If this is their first ...