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Normally at this time of the week I would send out a ‘vacancy alert’ but I thought I would take the opportunity to point out some ex-military jobseeker mistakes I have already come across this week. Mistakes that are possibly preventing your applications from moving forward!!! So if you are looking for work it might be wise to take a…

RECRUITMENT PROBLEMS - ARE YOU EXPERIENCING THESE? I recently delivered a presentation to companies on the employability of personnel who have previously served in our Armed Forces; Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Part of my presentation concentrated on a few of the problems employers are experiencing all across the UK:     Increased competition in your local…

MAXIMISE YOUR APPLICATION This article is not an exhaustive list of actions you should undertake when applying for a job but a short list of key points that many ex-military jobseekers do not take into account within the application process. It can be relevant to either an application direct to an employer or through a recruitment agency. Always remember the…

During our morning team meeting I congratulated Kim on successfully filling a client vacancy which on the surface presented itself as a very difficult recruitment assignment. We also shared and discussed previous filled positions listing those perceived as ‘difficult’, see flip chart image below. These ‘difficult to fill’ vacancies come in various permutations; tricky location, unfamiliar skill sets, salary restrictions,…

The Scratch Card When I initially set my company Demob Job up back in 2005 I operated from ‘Bedroom #3’.  Accompanied by my mobile phone, laptop and my two dogs I set out to create a business from scratch.  I built the website, designed all the promotional material and started learning the ‘skill’ of being a recruitment consultant. For me…

Prior to working in the ex-military recruitment sector I worked as an Estate Agent and the term ‘whole of market’ was a very popular phrase, especially when customers were considering their mortgage options; after all who would not want the BEST deal from all that is on the market.   Now working in the recruitment sector I do not hear the phrase ‘whole of…

You might be surprised to find out that even the most experienced ex-military person gets nervous before a job interview. I recently coached David who had served his full 22 year Army career and was about to attend his very first commercial interview. ‘Adrian, believe it or not, I am quite nervous as I have not had an interview before’…

One of my key points, when I am speaking with potential new clients, is about ‘service delivery’. It’s not about the number of CVs I send to you it is all about the number of SUITABLE candidates you will receive. This is clearly demonstrated by our company ethos; it’s not about numbers, it’s about quality; right skills, experience, qualifications, salary…

Great client call As the Managing Director of Demob Job it is always a good day when one of our clients goes out of their way to personally give me a call to tell me how pleased they are with the service they have received.  This is especially true when the client is one of your original customers, a business…

    Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Transferable Skills I have written this article to provide an overview of the trades and skills which reside within the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.  I stress the word ‘overview’ as it is not my intention to give a detailed explanation but to provide a flavour so employers can gain an insight into…

  Disappointment – Lost Candidates For both the employer and recruiter it can be extremely disappointing when a candidate is offered the position but turns around and says ‘thanks but no thanks’. Ultimately this cannot be helped especially with high calibre technical engineering personnel from our Armed Forces who may have more than one opening they are considering. So what…