Most officers are experienced in strategy, but how can you turn this into a corporate career?
We recently ran a webinar with Rachel De Renzy Channer, a former Army officer who helped to transform the corporate strategy of a FTSE 250 company. Rachel shared career advice, industry knowledge and her personal experiences.
Read moreJoin to get the skills and experiences you need to start a career in global finance.
J.P. Morgan’s internship programme will give you first-hand experience of working in the City for a leading global financial services firm. The programme will teach you how to use your skills gained in the military to flourish in a corporate environment.
Read moreWe 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.
Read moreDeloitte (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.
Read moreLeavers’ 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!
Read moreNow 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.
Read moreRob 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.
Read moreCome to an Expense Reduction Analysts’ (ERA) Discovery Day to find out more about how investing in their award winning Business to Business franchise opportunity could be the right move for you.
Expense Reduction Analysts’ are a specialist procurement consultancy. They teach their Franchise Partners to delight clients by generating profit improvement and tangible financial savings. The discovery days are designed to give you an in depth overview of how the business works, what kind of support you can expect if you became an ERA Franchise Partner and how they win and find clients.
Read moreThe OA Employment Symposium in London is essential for people wanting a new career after being an officer.
The event brings together serving and former officers, key employers, industry experts and OA network contact. The day involves networking, break-out sessions and talks, covering industry insights and career advice.
If you attend just one event during transition make sure it is the OA Employment Symposium. It will help to increase your knowledge and expand your network. The events are always popular, and places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Read moreThis event is not to be missed if you are keen to improve your opportunities with employers. You can become a great networker in just one hour- a great skill to have when considering a second career.
Due to past popularity and success, a further Networking Workshop is taking place in Leeds. This workshop will be led by Colin Tweedie, a Business Development Consultant who will thoroughly explore the most effective ways to network with potential employers. Colin will have time to convince those with trepidation about networking that there is nothing to fear, answering any queries with over 30 years of experience behind him. If you want to enhance your networking skills and understand how to best use networking to your advantage then this is the event for you.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
