Currently, Project Management is one of the most sought-after careers within a wide range of sectors, but is it always the best choice?

In episode 15 we hear the ins and outs of project management and how to know if it's right for you.

Our guest Carrie Allen gives advice on how to become a qualified project manager, prepare for your military leave and keys to finding the right job. She also discusses how adaptability from military experience might just give you the right prerequisites for the job. 

Carrie spent 15 years in the army before transitioning to a civilian career in project management at Engage Technical Solutions. Through her experience, she found that instead of only looking at her acquired skills, she also needed to look at her needs, in a practical way, and chose her career path accordingly. 

Listen to her story and career evolution in today's episode!

Useful links from this episode:

Carrie's profile: Carrie Allen BSc (Hons) CMgr Engtech MiMechE | LinkedIn

⁠Engage Technical Solutions: www.engage-ltd.co.uk⁠⁠

Project Recce CIO and their free courses:  Ex-Military Pathway into Construction | Project RECCE CIO 

Publicly Funded Higher Education fund (sign in with MOD address to receive the free course content and certification): Claiming Publicly - Funded FE/HE (enhancedlearningcredits.com). When signing up for your free ILX account, do not navigate to the ILX site use this link instead to create an account: https://lnkd.in/edVPBaXR.

Hear the advice and experience of Neil Fraser, Director of Defence and Space Programmes at NSSL Global, who started a civilian career in the Space industry about 10 years ago, after 26 years of service in the British Army.

In this episode, Rosie and Neil talk about the benefits and real-world experience service leavers bring to a work environment within the Space sector. They discuss why this industry is a great fit for many veteran. They also chat about how to evaluate your own experience, when to start your search and how to identify (and communicate) the value you bring to a team. 

Catch episode 14 now for more details!

Connect with Neil Fraser at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satcom-neil-fraser

Other links mentioned during the show:

NSSL Global: https://www.nsslglobal.com/careers

FTG and FTG Job Fairs: https://ftgjobfairs.com/

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Have you ever wondered how to put together an incredible CV that showcases all your experience and gets you your dream job? If yes, this podcast episode is for you!

Mick Flaherty, professional CV writer and consultant, sits down with Rosie to share his best tips to structure a great CV that stands out. He discusses all the do's and don'ts and talks about the most common mistakes veterans make when creating their CV.

Listen to the full episode to learn all the insights from Mick and connect with him at the following links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cvwriters/

Mick's CV Writing Masterclass

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After serving 10 years as an Army Officer, Mike, specialising in Training Design and Delivery, left and started to build his own consultancy business, MDA Limited. In just 10 months, he went from running the consultancy on his own to having 17 consultants and a 7-figure business.

Join us as Mike discusses networking, social media, imposter syndrome, learning as you go, and so much more, in a very unfiltered conversation.

Tune into the self-made story of how he made it all happen in Episode 1 2 and connect with Mike at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedawsonmdaltd

Mentioned in the podcast, the GenDit Network: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12642379

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“We discover how extraordinary our life is when we talk to other people and really think about what we achieved in our military career.”

That's Will Hairsine observation when it comes to realising your own skills as a veteran venturing into the civilian world.

Hairsine went from 20 years in the military to transitioning (during the pandemic) and working first for Amazon and now as a full time as a consultant at KPMG. 

In our latest episode, Rosie discusses with Will Hairsine a variety of topics, including networking, using LinkedIn as a tool to find your next job, and the importance of getting to know yourself outside of the military. We also touch upon mental health and why everyone should be more open and supportive about it. 

Hear it all in our latest episode now! 

Connect with Will at https://uk.linkedin.com/in/will-hairsine

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John Stephenson, Managing Director of The Forces Transition Group, joins Rosie to talk about transitioning, the challenges that come from it and the key 3 elements every veteran needs to successfully build a thriving career in the civilian world. 

They also chat about The Forces Transition Group and how they actively help thousands of veterans with job fairs, CV advice, interview support and so much more. 

Make sure to connect with John at the following links:

http://www.ftgjobfairs.com/

This week's guest, Jac Hughes, tells us about his journey from leaving the Navy at 25 to becoming part of the civilian workforce and successfully starting his own Agile consultancy business. 

Jac addresses the trouble of figuring out transferable skills and imposter syndrome he faced going from navigating the seas to navigating a brilliant career in civvy street.

He makes important points about humility, finding people with the same values and rebuilding - outside the Forces - that sense of community the military provides.

Connect with Jac on LinkedIn or through his Agile Consultancy website at the following links:

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Trish Mullen joins us in today's episode of The Ex Mil Recruitment Podcast.

Everyone’s experience leaving the military is different, and Trish is n advocate of not always following the herd: she discusses carving your own path and finding the confidence to know and communicate your value.

Hear it all in today's episode! 

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Ever wondered how your military skills can help you thrive in the civilian world? Or how you can leverage them to get a career in technical sectors such as IT? 

In today's episode, Rosie is joined by James Murphy, CEO of TechVets - a company greatly supporting veterans into IT careers.

They also talk about TechVets and how they can support you once you leave the Forces.

You can connect with James and TechVets here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-m-062

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In this episode, Dan Martin (Ex-Mil Recruiter) joins Rosie to chat about his transition after 22 years in the Royal Marines. 

Dan discusses how he went through the transitioning process, how he planned it, what he did and what changed in his daily routine. 

He also shares why entering the civilian life can be a chance to reinvent yourself, his best tips and the things he wishes he had known at the start of his transition. 

You can connect with Dan Martin on Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/daniel-martin-2b4740139

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