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Making the transition from a military to civilian career can be a daunting experience, with many ex-service men and women unsure as to what their next career move can be. But a career in the armed forces will provide you with a wide range of skills and abilities that can be readily transferred to a number of other vocations.
Your leadership skills and ability to instil confidence in others and get the best out of your team will make you an invaluable asset to many organisations, with many ex-service personnel find employment as senior executives, managers and directors of companies. While your vision to see the bigger picture, analytical skills, quick-thinking and problem-solving ability will make you an ideal candidate for a new career in management consultancy.
Those of you who have spend your time in the forces working in a technical capacity can use their experience and knowledge to launch a new career in the gas, oil or alternative energy sectors, for example.
Indeed, demand for skilled technicians of all disciplines is high with electrical, mechanical, civil, telecommunication and computer engineers and technicians highly sought after to fill the chronic skills shortages that the UK has. And medically-trained staff can find themselves working for the NHS or private health care sector as doctors, dentists or nurses with an increasing number turning to a life in academia.
Some career paths are more obvious than most. Many ex-services personnel find new roles as private security consultants or take up a position with the emergency services, notably the police and fire service.
So when the door to your forces’ career closes a new door will open and introduce you to a wide range of new opportunities where your expertise and experience will be much sought after across a range of industry sectors.
Wondering what to do now? Check out our expert career advice, or find out more about working in the Armed Forces.