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I'm Dawn, and I'm the heart and soul behind the success stories at Demob Job. My desk is always busy and there’s nothing more fulfilling than guiding our ex-military engineers to their next big career move. Take Dale, for instance. Dale, like many of you, once donned the uniform and brought an unparalleled set of skills and discipline to his…

By Adrian Cheesman, Managing Director, Demob Job Ltd. In today's competitive business environment, the hunt for top engineering talent can often feel like a quest for water in a desert. With a sharp decline in available talent, spiraling salary expectations, and the growing phenomenon of counter-offers, it's clear that we are facing a talent drought in the engineering sector. But…

How to Stay Productively Engaged when Working from Home  In our modern digital age, the concept of work has evolved dramatically, with many professionals now operating from the comfort of their homes. While this shift brings the luxury of eliminating commute time and working in pajamas, it's not without its unique set of challenges. One of the biggest hurdles is…

How To Overcome Job Interview Nerves   For those leaving their military careers attending job interviews can be extremely daunting and lead to interview nerves, irrespective of your rank or length of service.  Believe me I have spoken with many extremely experienced and confident military people who have completed very successful careers in the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal…

How Do I Hire An Engineer? Hiring the right engineer for your project can be a daunting task, especially if you do not have a background in engineering. However, with some guidance and a plan, you can successfully hire the right candidate for the job. In this article, we will discuss the steps you can take to identify your engineering…

How Much Does It Cost To Use A Recruitment Agency In The UK?  Recruitment agencies have become a popular choice for both job seekers and employers in the UK. These agencies offer a range of services, including job matching, candidate screening, and interview scheduling. However, one question that often arises when considering the use of a recruitment agency is the…

Tips On Using A Job Board Job hunting can be a daunting task, but with the help of job boards, finding a job has become easier than ever before. Whether you have served in the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force irrespective of rank or service duration, job boards can provide you with a wide range of job…

You know when you sit down quietly to read a book, you’re a few chapters in and you’re visualising every scene in your head … the rooms they enter, the furniture around them and obviously the characters themselves. When working with a new client and they say “it’s all about getting the right person” it’s kind of the same, you…

Are you paying a competitive salary? If you are a company owner, HR Manager or anyone involved in the recruitment process you will already appreciate that candidate salary expectations have increased.  This is a result of a number of factors including the cost of living and the shortage of available talent. As someone who connects UK employers to some of…

Leaving your Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force military career can be a very apprehensive time irrespective of your service length, rank or cap badge.  For some people, it will be the very first time they have searched for a commercial job.  If the above resonates with you and you are keen to find out more about what…

It’s now 6 years since I joined Demob Job, I started as an outbound sales consultant, from day one I loved everything about the job and the team. I had no previous experience or understanding of military engineering backgrounds or how a recruitment agency worked. I quickly learned that Demob Job was so much more than a recruitment agency. Over…

What Does Effective and Efficient Hiring Look Like? The efficiency of your hiring process not only dictates the time, money and resource required, but could also prevent your business losing talented candidates to competitors. The average time it takes to recruit for a new role is just over 40 days. Ideally, the process should be taking a lot less, closer…