Discover how to craft impactful content that boosts engagement and builds your brand on LinkedIn. Annelies will walk you...

Discover actionable strategies to grow a meaningful, impactful network on LinkedIn. Annelies will cover how to connect w...

Annelies shares proven strategies for optimizing your profile, leveraging keywords, and creating engaging content that b...

How to translate your military experience for your CV

Having been in ‘ready in all respects’ for promotion to WO1, they decided they didn’t need to promote anyone for a coupl...

Changing Gear with Career Coach, Fiona Jackson

Learn about a new initiative targeting recruitment from the Military Community to train as in Allied Health Professions

This episode features Stuart Miller, as we ask 'What is Vocational Rehabilitation

This episode features Simon Hall, as we ask 'What is a Will Writer?'

Royal Navy Veteran Angus Peacock, is one of our strongest advocates always looking to contribute within the Veteran comm...

Now open for June 2024 intake- Terrorism Studies Programme! Experience the best in education

JobOppO and ForcesHorizon believe, as the job market continues to evolve, embracing AI technologies to support Veterans ...

Veteran underemployment is an on-going issue and one that deserves attention and action across the corporate world.

Veterans Can... is an independent, collective and representative body convened to bring together the global Veteran netw...

Many veterans retire from the military with years of experience and valuable skills that can be transferred to various i...

If you exit an interview feeling as though you've just navigated through a minefield, it suggests you were pushed t...

Traditional post-military paths didn't appeal to me, but networking opened my eyes to financial services.

Paul discusses his move from the RAF to Self Employed Performance Coach using his experience of Staff College .

Understand the difference between 'Coaching' and 'Mentoring' and why working with a coach will help ...

A Veteran of US Naval Service putting down roots in the UK, Charles McKinney

Joined by Emma Colgan-Blair, Programme Coordinator at Social Bites, A Movement to End Homelessness

Joined by Ben Robb, Army Veteran and Director for ForcesHorizon

Caroline Hunter – Talent Acquisition Leader with 20+ years experience in Agency recruitment, Consulting and RPO.

This episode features Caroline Hunter Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Director, as we ask 'What is the recruitment...

This episode features Neil Cufley Operations & Finance Director at The Royal Russell School, as we ask 'What is a B...

To successfully overcome failure, it's essential keep that resilient mindset that you've been cultivating thro...

This podcast episode highlights the power of the 'Network' in action. The trust between Veterans, Networking a...

After a career in the Sappers, Alex Howard is now CEO of Field Gun Sport Ltd, bringing the Field Gun Event to the Profes...

We talk about the challenges and upheavals of leaving the military and relocating the family to a new area in this TopOp...

We have highlighted various sectors in our Changing Gear Podcast series and Facilities Management is one that we have fe...

Highlighting Hospitality & Retail as a sector with opportunities for our Veteran and Service Leavers Community.

We focus on the IT, Tech & Cyber Sector, with contribution across the range of opportunities presented by these segments...

We shine a light on the Defence Sector.

We highlight the personal journey into Logistics as well as talking to organizations who work with our Veteran community...

We continue to focus on the sectors that serve our Veterans and Service leavers best, this time we look at Energy & Reso...

We delve into all things Health, Sport & Wellbeing with some fantastic guests, who bring real lived experience of the He...

Features guests from the Third Sector, which is defined as Social activity undertaken by non-governmental and not for pr...

we delve into all things Manufacturing with some fantastic guests, who bring real lived experience of the Manufacturing ...

We delve into all things Agriculture and Land with some fantastic guests, who bring real lived experience of the Agricul...

We delve into all things Security with some fantastic guests, who bring real lived experience of the Security sector.

In this episode of NAAFI Break with JobOppO we delve into all things Construction with some fantastic guests,

This episode brings Sector overview from Dave Mapps Client Relationship Manager at ThisWeekinFM,

Series 2 of our JobOppO Podcast kicks off with a deeper dive into the Energy and Resources Sector with our Sector Champi...

The JobOppo Changing Gear podcast talks with Penny Connorton about opening the ‘gate’ for Veterans and Service Leavers t...

We discuss the FM Sector and the compatibility for Service Leavers in the roles and opportunities available with Louisa...

We talk to Peter Boase about taking an opportunity overseas and the challenge of returning to the UK Construction Sector...

Richard Charles from AGCO Corporation discusses the opportunities for Service Leavers to enter the Mechanical Manufactur...

Jim Jones, Inspector Manchester Airport Section & Tactical Lead for the Armed Forces Covenant with Greater Manchester Po...

Garrath Williams Director of Veteran Engagement and Development outlines the Leeds Networking and Employment event on 3r...

Kieron Honeyman discusses opportunities for Service Leavers and Veterans in the Construction, Extraction and Recycling s...

Learn more about what qualifications are required to become a Financial Advisor and the journey to get there.

This episode features OppO and Royal Navy Veteran, Annie Jack, as we ask 'What is a Personal Trainer?'

Fortnightly Fireside Chat with special guest, Lewis Cope

' A Day in the Life of ' will explore what the job is and isn't. Why Veterans have found success in Fina...

Fortnightly Fireside Chat with special guest, Jennifer Lothian

Fortnightly Fireside Chat with special guest, Neil Hallsworth, Bringing you the latest JobOppO news, announcements, and ...

This episode features OppO and Army Reservist, Chris Sudlow, as we ask 'What is an Internal Auditor?'

Webinar discussing personal sessions with one of the Skills for Life team to assess and identify your potential to acces...

Joe has dealt with relocation and transition well and now aims to help others by sharing his story and being part of the...

hosted by Minerva Elite Performance with Alison Holmes and Andrew Clarke

The key to leveraging your military skills to find your ideal job is to focus on effectively translating your experience...

Transitioning from one dream job to another is an exciting challenge that delves into self-reflection, skill evaluation,...

Fortnightly Fireside Chat brings you the latest JobOppO news, announcements, and upcoming events to watch out for. Speci...

Helping you to identify your strengths and where you will be fulfilled

Fortnightly Fireside Chat brings you the latest JobOppO news, announcements, and upcoming events to watch out for. Speci...

This episode features OppO and Royal Navy and Army Veteran, Alan Olive, as we ask 'What is Coaching?'

Helping you to identify your strengths and where you will be fulfilled

Insightful and mixed with some lived experience, Lee highlights how we can make a difference and about working in OP FOR...

Fortnightly Fireside Chat brings you the latest JobOppO news, announcements, and upcoming events to watch out for. Speci...

This episode features global subject matter expert, Andrew Clarke, as we ask 'What is a Financial Crime Investigato...

Fortnightly Fireside Chat brings you the latest JobOppO news, announcements, and upcoming events to watch out for. Speci...

Helping you to identify your strengths and where you will be fulfilled

Hear from former RE, Army Veteran Mark Moseley about his journey to setting up his own business

A webinar hosted by Minerva Elite Performance, our Sector Champions for the Training and Education sector.

Helping you to identify your strengths and where you will be fulfilled

Fortnightly Fireside Chat brings you the latest JobOppO news, announcements, and upcoming events to watch out for. Speci...

Transition to a new career in Fitness

Kick start your civilian career in tech

This episode features OppO Stu Logan, Army Veteran and founder of the Unmanned Air Veterans Drone business, as we ask &#...

Helping you to identify your strengths and where you will be fulfilled

Fortnightly Fireside Chat brings you the latest JobOppO news, announcements, and upcoming events to watch out for. Speci...

This episode features OppO Craig Murray, former Royal Signals, as we ask 'What is Project Management'

This episode features OppO and former Army Education Officer, Conor Patrick. We ask 'What is ELCAS?'

Fortnightly Fireside Chat brings you the latest JobOppO news, announcements, and upcoming events to watch out for. Speci...

This episode features OppO Jake Rowley, as we ask 'What is a Scrum Master?'

This episode features OppO Andy Lockwood, as we ask 'What is a Career in Professional Sport'

Special guest Simon Ward

This episode features OppO Will Hairsine, Royal Marine and Royal Navy Veteran. We ask Will 'What is Management Cons...

It's been another few big months for us at JobOppO and not only does our community continue to grow on a daily basi...

WithYouWithMe and JobOppo hosted an information session focusing on how to discover what digital career you'd be su...

A short Fireside chat featuring; What's hot and what's coming in JobOppO House. Special guest drop in and your...

Hear from the JobOppO team about what is going on in the House and where to get the insights and information you need - ...

Tom Coleman from Minerva Elite, will discuss cyber qualifications, entry to new jobs for anyone considering a new career...

Hear from the JobOppO team about what is going on in the House and where to get the insights and information you need - ...

Free training for OppOs to gain an Asset Management qualification

Tenacious, inquisitive, and resilient, are all good transferable skills! We walk to LinkedIn 'Royalty' Trish M...

Honest, authentic and insightful. Johnny Mercer is committed to 'us' and to make the UK the best country in th...

For veterans it's a one stop shop of resources and advice, a community and place veteran's trust.

The days are drawing in, but we remain quietly content to look out at the current blue October skies and to the next qua...

A proud Royal Navy and Royal Marines Veteran who, by his own admission, found the latter parts of his military career, a...

Another Top OppO, Veterans helping Veterans. Sharing his experience of translating the Military to Civilian language and...

We may find ourselves ‘following the crowd’, applying for jobs that are stereotypical ‘ex-military’ roles. We breeze the...

Royal Engineers Veteran Stu Miller has a wealth of experience supporting Veterans and Service Leavers with their employa...

A real example of rank being irrelevant outside the wire.

Mark has been Ageas UK Chief Information Officer for 4 years and is responsible for all aspects of Information Technolog...

Spending many years working on your weaknesses can, however, lead you to forget what you’re naturally good at and the as...

We consider the similarities between the USA and UK, related to the Changing Gear from Military to civilian employment.

To get the life you want, you need to work ‘on’ it, not ‘in’ it. Working ‘on’ it, means thinking about it and what you ...

Take control of your thinking to build your resilience and realise your career goals

We discuss the power of a network in supporting our Service Leavers and Veterans and what works and what doesn’t with cu...

I once asked a colleague how he was getting on in his new job. He said, “Kate, I just pretend I know what I’m doing and ...

What a start to 2022. Every day we’re hugely proud to influence the future of our OppOs. There’s much to look forward to...

My transition was not shaping the way I thought it would be. I was dreading it.

Change has been necessary in the Veterans’ space for some time and it’s up to Veterans to drive that change. Read our la...

The word 'Networking' is not a comfortable one for many Service Leavers, often conjures up an image of drinks ...

The five stages of change are precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.

Strengths are “underlying qualities that energise us, contribute to our personal growth and lead to peak performance”.

A re-action to the Government's Action Plan

When it comes to “Changing Gear” and finding new employment especially, networking is the key

Why JobOppO thinks “Changing Gear” is a more positive approach to moving on from the military

Welcome to 2022 - the Year of the OppO! 2021 was a cracker and we look forward to ensuing 2022 tops it.

JobOppO's AfghanOppO Programme was established in September 2021 as a direct result of the powerful stories we all ...

I joined the RAF pretty much straight from school at 17, and spent 18 months training to become an Avionics Engineer....

My time spent in the military all be it was a short stint was a very eye-opening experience. 

“Finsbury has given me the opportunity to rotate each year, and I have worked in th...

There has been a lot happening over the last 3 months as JobOppO continues to grow, be recognised and nudge others offer...

What a year to kick start a business. But we continue to turn challenges into OppOrtunities for our growing community!

Here’s what you need to know about the people who can make a difference.

What is your Hiring Strategy Post-Covid? We explore what the "New Normal" could be like...

Some useful tips for after you leave the Military...

Google yourself. Right now. What comes up? We bet if not all, then at least one of your social media profiles is star...

Have you ever considered hiring a veteran?

British Forces Broadcasting Services Interview Garrath Williams, Director of Veteran Engagement & Development.

When you sign up to JobOppO, you unlock more than an old school recruitment platform...

Where in the world is the best place to be a Veteran?

What are the job opportunities for Veterans and Service Leavers after Brexit?

Understanding your budget is important if you want to manage your finances once you've left the Armed forces. Ou...

BT explain their reasoning for recruiting ex-forces personnel to become engineers as part of their wider recruitment ...

The team at JobOppO are brilliant...

David Swanson has served two stints of military service - within both the Irish Defence Forces and the British Army resp...

"Joined the British Army in 2011, I was a Queens Guard, did 6 months training in Catterick which then led on to a year i...

“I joined the army as an apprentice vehicle mechanic in the REME on May 2nd, 1988, at the age of 17, almost straight fro...

The JobOppO community assisted me with self-belief, confidence

I joined the Army in 1997, as a caterer, during my time, I deployed oversea on numerous operational tours, catered for r...

I was a regular military chef for over 12 years and served all over the world and completed operational tours of Kosovo,...

Having joined the Forces as a boy soldier in 1988, I was fortunate to have worked in varied roles such as a Tank Command...

Served 22 years in the 3rd / 2nd Royal Tank regiment rose through the ranks to WO Class 2 . During this time, I achieved...

In 2011 I left the Royal Air Force after 12 years of service.

"I left the Royal Navy in 2014 as an experienced Warrant Officer, and initially stepped completely out of my comfort zon...

"Prior to AWE, I served for four years in the Royal Air Force, reaching the rank of Corporal"

"Having been a Weapons Engineer in the Royal Navy, I wanted to work at AWE to continue my involvement in the delivery of...

My name is Jade McBirnie, and I am a Team Co-ordinator within Astraline (a subsidiary of Johnnie Johnson Housing), havin...

I believe the community only wants the best for all those currently serving, service leavers and veterans. This isn’t do...

Helpful and caring with numerous contacts to put you into the right place for help, the government may have abandoned ex...

There are ex-military in senior positions within the recruiting employer who made the decision to use JobOppO based on t...

"The podcasts have helped tremendously and after a year I am moving on. I am extremely proud of my achievements."

"The sheer level of selfless advice from experts and peers was amazing. Truly really helpful and welcoming."

I am a management trainee at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, where I have completed operational and strategic...

I joined the Sea Cadets as a CFAV in 2017 and hold the position of Unit Chairperson, Bexley & Lewisham Sea Cadets.

I am a Paediatric Nurse in the Emergency Dept at King’s College Hospital and also with 306 Hospital Support Regiment – a...

"JobOppO have those extra contacts was very helpful for me, otherwise I wouldn’t have found the job that I have today."

"The system works, and it's another weapon in your arsenal to successfully find a job on the outside."

"I encourage engagement with JobOppO, and be open to help"

I have been at Hutchison Ports UK for 20 years – I started working here in 2002. I completed 17 years in the Engineerin...

I joined the British Army a little later than most, just shortly after my 29th birthday, which is not something that I w...

Upon joining the Royal Air Force in a Policing role I took the opportunity to develop my skills and abilities whilst und...

IOM helps to protect and improve health by providing support to organisations who need to manage their estate and workin...

"This organisation embraced me in my hour of need truly, I was at an all-time low going nowhere..."

"Thank you for being there when I needed someone - it will not be forgotten."

"I highly recommend signing up with these guys to any veteran looking for your next job or even a career move."

I have now worked for Las Iguanas for 13 years, the main reason for this is how much they value people and development.

I enjoy working for BTG as it is a company with an excellent development structure and opportunities for it’s employees.

I like the career path our company has. I have progressed from being a waiter to HO role. I was very grateful for such a...

What I enjoy the most is being able to see the evolvement of people who started from the bottom and progressed with the ...

Working for the company feels like being at home. I enjoy the support company gives to the emplyees and the structure.

Six years ago I joined this company as a young girl who had just moved to London for a new experience, I didn’t know any...

I joined the company in June 2018 and during this time I’ve gone from being Assistant Manager to General Manager. I coul...

Being with Bella most of my working life has been amazing. I’ve had the best leaders to help develop me and push me to m...

I have been with BTG for nine years yet, starting as an assistant manager in Heathrow, working my way to GM and now I ha...