We have launched a short film that showcases our services for employers.

The video promotes the message that ‘Military is Good for Business’, and explains how the OA can help employers benefit from recruiting veterans.

Recruiting former officers benefits employers, according to a report compiled by Deloitte, with contributions from the Officers’ Association and Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT). 72% of organisations with active ex-military recruitment programmes said they would definitely recommend employing veterans.

Deloitte (the multinational accounting firm) is running an Insight Day on working in Professional Service. This workshop will provide insight into who Deloitte are and what they do, how your skills can match those needed within professional services. how other have transitioned from the Armed Forces to Professional Services and how to ‘civilianise’ your CV.

Leavers’ Link is an all ranks, free to all networking event organisation based in East Anglia. They host monthly informal networking events in Colchester and Norwich in which they introduce and connect Service Leavers and Veterans to regional business influencers from a wide range of sectors and professions in a relaxed and friendly setting.

65% – 85% of jobs are gained through networking (Harvard Business School). If you are leaving the Armed Forces, you cannot afford not to network!

Now entering its eighth year, JP Morgan’s Ex-Military Transition Program is committed to providing a market leading opportunity to Ex-Military personnel.

Their events offer prospective candidates a comprehensive brief on the entry routes available to ex-military personnel across all ranks and Services; from their market-leading internship to their direct-hire opportunities.

Rob Law MBE is the founder and CEO of ride-on suitcase Trunki, and as part of the Bristol Distinguished Address Series Rob will reflect on his inspirational journey building Trunki into a global brand. Rob is a passionate industry speaker with a fresh approach to business and he will be sharing lessons on building a brand, inspiring leadership and fighting fakes. His story is full of take away tips for everyone in business. Trunki have been trading for 11 years and currently employs 80 people and in 2012 Trunki were named SME of the Year at the National Business Awards.