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April 22, 2021
Newsletter – 22 April 2021
Hi folks, Since we last wrote to you, the news headlines have been dominated by the sad death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. During his life, the Duke was a strong and ardent supporter of the UK’s Armed Forces, taking a deep personal interest in military campaigns and casualties. His death will be felt […]
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April 8, 2021
Newsletter – 8 April 2021
Hi folks, Last week saw the formation of the UK’s Space Command on 1 April. Easy to write this off as an April Fool but it actually looks pretty interesting. This at a time when ground troop numbers are being cut to record lows is an interesting move – as always we will keep a close […]
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March 31, 2021
Time to Spring Clean your Profile
With the sun shining and the temperatures rising, now is the traditional time to clean and organise for the coming year, including your job searching profile. The job market is picking up as budgets are approved for the new financial year and the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions should lead to even more possibilities for a […]
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March 25, 2021
Newsletter – 25 March 2021
Hi folks, With the rise of threats worldwide, this was an interesting week for the UK government to announce a planned reduction of the British Army to 72,500 troops, some 10,000 fewer than we have currently. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace set out plans for new capabilities such as electronic warfare and drones. Much as we appreciate that […]
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March 11, 2021
Newsletter – 11 March 2021
Hi folks, Monday saw International Women's Day and we were really impressed with some of the coverage showing our female colleagues in action through the ages. All very timely, with a recent BFBS survey showing that the majority of people are not aware of women's contribution to war efforts past and present. It's a real […]
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March 1, 2021
What’s the best way to evaluate CVs?
It can feel daunting when you are faced with a mountain of CVs to review, so it’s really important to have a system in place do you can assess each one with a standard set of criteria. Agree a system If more than one person will be reviewing the CVs, make sure that the criteria […]
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February 25, 2021
Newsletter – 25 February 2021
Hi folks, Captain Sir Tom Moore will be laid to rest on Saturday in a small family ceremony with representatives of the Armed Forces performing ceremonial duties at the funeral in recognition of Captain Sir Tom's service. We will certainly be taking a moment to remember him on the day. Following on from last week’s […]
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February 11, 2021
Newsletter – 11 February 2021
Hi folks, We were very saddened by the recent death of Captain Sir Tom Moore. It has been truly heartening to see the nation come together in memory of a true British hero, a man who really brought us together when we needed it most. May he rest in peace. Two pieces of potentially positive […]
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January 28, 2021
Newsletter – 28 January 2021
Hi folks, Some potentially good news for veterans this week as the Armed Forces Covenant comes before Parliament for ratification. The Covenant aims to introduce a legal duty for relevant UK public bodies to ensure the Armed Forces community is treated fairly. We’re hoping this will herald the end of the horrific scenes of veterans on our […]
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January 27, 2021
What are Soft Skills and how can you include them on your CV?
Soft skills are personal qualities or attributes and often take a back seat to more obvious ‘hard’ technical skills and qualifications but employers will be looking out for them at all stages of the recruitment process. The best way to demonstrate your personal qualities to the employer is during the job interview but to get […]
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