30+ Years in Uniform, now I need a 'Proper' job! CV Views.

30+ Years in Uniform, now I need a 'Proper' job! CV Views.

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CharlesdeGaulle

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26,091 posts

179 months

Monday 20th March 2017
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Chaps,
I am approaching the end of a long and successful career in the Armed Forces. As I approach resettlement there is plenty of help available, but I'd really value a commercially-minded opinion of my first attempt at a CV.

I realise that there are pretty frequent requests for help of this nature so won't be at all offended if I'm given a stiff ignoring, but I'd very much appreciate views.

If anyone is prepared to cast an eye over it for me, I'll PM it to you. I'm not absolutely sure of what I'll be pitching for, but I do want a grown-up and well-rewarded leadership role. I'm flexible on location and am likely to move to the job rather than fix myself geographically.

Obviously I can provide more detail by message if required, but in the first instance a sense of whether or not I'm on the right lines would be very helpful. Any takers please?

bearman68

4,642 posts

131 months

Monday 20th March 2017
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Yeah go on then, I was responsible at one stage in my career for sifting through CV's and putting them in yes or no piles. It was a long time ago though, so it might be a bit out of date. But feel free or not as you wish.

benjj

6,787 posts

162 months

Monday 20th March 2017
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Just had this thread pinged to me by a friend.

I can help. I help beneficiaries of our charity turn their milspeak into civvie accessible lingo amongst other things. I'm also a serving reservist.

bw@missionmotorsport.org

Been up for 20 hours so just about to get some kip, can r&r tomorrow no worries.

Ben

Vaud

50,289 posts

154 months

Monday 20th March 2017
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Sure, I'll take a look. We have a few ex-services people in senior roles.

CubanPete

3,630 posts

187 months

Monday 20th March 2017
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Leadership in a civilian company is completely different to leadership in the forces. Not saying you cant do it or can't adapt, but it is a completely different skill.

GlenMH

5,204 posts

242 months

Monday 20th March 2017
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Get the OA to recommend some networking groups to go to. If you are around Bristol, then the Alma is very good. It is your network that is going to get you your next role.

https://www.officersassociation.org.uk/2016/09/12/... is a very good approach to take.

edc

9,231 posts

250 months

Monday 20th March 2017
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I know of a recruiter who specialises in placing ex forces guys. I used to do work with him in the early 2000s. If you want an introduction let me know. In sure he can help give some direction or once you know what you want can help you get it.

Vaud

50,289 posts

154 months

Monday 20th March 2017
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CubanPete said:
Leadership in a civilian company is completely different to leadership in the forces. Not saying you cant do it or can't adapt, but it is a completely different skill.
Depends on the company, some are still very command and control wink

Also in Business to Business services, if you are selling into defence based companies and/or MoD, etc, it can be a massive asset as there can be immediate credibility.

CharlesdeGaulle

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26,091 posts

179 months

Monday 20th March 2017
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Thanks for the offers so far. I've messaged those that offered seeking e-mail addresses to send it to, unless there's a clever way to add attachments to PMs?

Vaud

50,289 posts

154 months

Monday 20th March 2017
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CharlesdeGaulle said:
Thanks for the offers so far. I've messaged those that offered seeking e-mail addresses to send it to, unless there's a clever way to add attachments to PMs?
We'll reply to you and then you can reply back with the attachment.

rog007

5,748 posts

223 months

Tuesday 21st March 2017
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Delighted to cast an eye over it and provide feedback; message me, I respond and then you attach.

Whilst I'll be able to look at style and formatting; to do it properly I will need some insights in to:

- your current rank and Arm or Service
- salary expectation
- what you definitely don't want to do (either by role or industry)
- what you'd love to do (either by role or industry)
- any constraints at all in terms of location and ideal length of commute

It's what I do and have deep insights in to military personnel moving in to the civilian work place. I trust you're exploiting all that's available from your resettlement package, including CV reviews, job fairs etc?




CharlesdeGaulle

Original Poster:

26,091 posts

179 months

Tuesday 21st March 2017
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Thanks rog007. I've PM'd.

CharlesdeGaulle

Original Poster:

26,091 posts

179 months

Wednesday 22nd March 2017
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Thank you to all that have assisted, directly or otherwise. I have learned a lot already and very much appreciate the time taken to give me positive steers.

It has been really interesting to get outside views on such a personal, albeit immature, product and I've learned a lot. There is, clearly, some way to go yet but the support freely offered by people that don't know me and have no vested interest in helping has been rather heart-warming. Thanks again.


Happy Jim

964 posts

238 months

Wednesday 22nd March 2017
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Pop it over, I took the leap out 17 years back but importantly.........also drive a barge ;-)

Rgds

Jim