ex armed forces
Transitioning From the Armed Forces: How SLR Helps To Start Your Civilian Career
Leaving the armed forces can be a daunting prospect. For many, it’s the first time they have had to think about finding work since signing up. The skills and experience you gain during your time in the military are invaluable but knowing where to start when looking for civilian employment can be challenging. Let’s discuss…
Read MoreAre you looking for your What Next?
Speak to SLR Recruit today. Those who have been through the UK’s Armed Forces know that leaving can be a huge transition. Going from the Armed Forces to civilian careers isn’t the easiest thing to do when you have spent time in the military, but with the right help from the right recruitment agency, resettlement…
Read MoreWhat Are The Advantages of Security Clearance When Job Hunting
Job seekers need to pass through multiple hoops when applying for roles. That goes for former members of the armed forces as much as it does for civilians. In many cases, however, it can be more challenging for former armed forces members, as they’ll need to worry about resettlement to civilian life on top of…
Read MoreThe History of Shipbuilding in Portsmouth
Shipbuilding has been a significant part of Portsmouth’s history since its founding. It’s even in the name. That rich history doesn’t solely span the private sector, however, as it’s also been associated with the armed forces through the Ministry of Defence and the Royal Navy. That’s led to many service leavers staying in the area…
Read MoreThe Latest Jobs At SLR – A Range Of Opportunities
The shipping industry is ever-changing, with worldwide events continually having an impact. The recent pandemic attests to that. Breaking into the industry can often seem confusing and stressful, even for former armed forces members. Service members often find there are barriers to these jobs and trades, such as how to maintain security clearance and similar…
Read MoreNext Steps In Your Career After Military Life
The process of resettlement into civilian life after leaving the armed forces can be a difficult one. Service leavers will need to consider quite a few changes, with one of the more notable being what steps they’ll need to take post-transition in terms of their career. The career transition into civilian work may well be…
Read MoreMeet The SLR Team Specialist Marine Recruiters
Leaving the armed services is an emotional experience. You’re not only closing one chapter of your life but starting another. That doesn’t mean that it needs to be difficult. With the right recruitment company, your new horizons will be a lot closer than you’d think. With SLR Recruitment, we work with service leavers during their…
Read MoreSLR Current Live Vacancies
If you’re looking for a career in the shipbuilding and ship refit industry, then you need to check out SLR’s current live vacancies. We are constantly updating our job board with the latest positions, so you can be sure that you’ll find something that meets your needs. In addition, we have a broad client network,…
Read MoreHow SLR helps ex services succeed in civilian careers
Navigating the civilian world is tough for services leavers. The resettlement and the career transition can feel so overwhelming and downright confusing. If you take a good look at the job market, you’ll find hundreds if not thousands of job search websites. You’ll hear so much advice like “just network”, “use LinkedIn”, “go back to…
Read MoreDo employers like ex-military?
The job market is tough. It’s likely, you’ve looked around at jobs and found a long list of requirements that feel like unrealistic expectations. This is something that service leavers from the armed forces and civilians both feel. But employers do understand that it can be difficult to find the right candidate. In fact, there…
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