Employment prospects for service leaver

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WelshDav

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Hi all.

I've no doubt what I'm about to say has been asked over a millions times, however it's one of the main reasons for me not wanting to sign off and leave the Army. I've done 8 years and 3 tours, and really wanting a career change to CP, but at the same time worries that ill complete a CP course and then basically not have a job. I'm prepared to work abroad anywhere, it's just I imagine CP careers are going short.
Can anyone give me some guidance or ideas, as that's the biggest thing that's preventing me from leaving the forces.
Open to any suggestions

Cheers
Dav
 
Leave the Mil in a box, on a lottery win or against your own wishes. Leaving for CP without being RMP / SF CP trained makes about as much sense as leaving to decalre undying love for your favourite exotic danser in the local house of ill repute. Re-trade, re-badge but do not resign.

Clear enough?
 
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You may also want to check out these posts and associated links, for answers to the same questions that are asked over and over, with regards to the state of jobs in CP for hostile work etc:

http://www.closeprotectionworld.com/new-industry/74285-advice-new-game.html#post357679
http://www.closeprotectionworld.com/new-security-commonly-asked-questions/71515-why-soooo-hard.html

This post on research is worth a read:

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Research is key :)
 
Ah right.

So is your view the same for maritime security aswell?
Afew folk do tell me to stay in, but one or two guys I know are out in Libya/Dubai I think, and living the dream, so to me it sounds like a gamble if you become successful.

But thanks for reply
 
As jomac stated. Research, research, research. I sent e-mails to as many Training Providers(TP) as I could, to those that interested me and to those that I saw many posts on this website, and received excellent critique. I received opinions from SOS, Excellentia, Perseus, Galahad, and they are all very professional with their e-mails and advice. There are many more TP's to choose from. Search this website and you'll realize what I did; Research, research, research. And don't be afraid to ask a TP a question.

You're prior service, I am NOT. So I recommend to study, read, and ask questions to the many TP's in Europe and the UK. There are too many to choose from.

jomac knows. So listen to jomac.

Best of luck!

CPTRook

(thanks jomac)
 
WelshDav said:
Ah right.

So is your view the same for maritime security aswell?
Afew folk do tell me to stay in, but one or two guys I know are out in Libya/Dubai I think, and living the dream, so to me it sounds like a gamble if you become successful.

But thanks for reply
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Welcome Dave and good luck with that which you wish for... I have heard this 'JOB' being called many things but quote "Living the Dream" has never been one of them..! but hey! whatever works for you Taff...

CD
 
Nice BIO BTW, refreshing to see... It's been a while since I climbed in the pass, on Cloggy or risked an evening in the Pen y Bont... fond memories... CD

PS why don't you try for the club down the road just the other side of the Border..?
 
You have the basic requisites so all you need now is the contacts.

Oh and don't listen to callmedave, there's nothing wrong with drunken stripper love!
 
Callmedave,

A very blunt and to the point post about the current employment situation, and very correct!

WelshDav,

As already been posted, stay in. Far too many people leaving and expecting to walk into jobs. As said try to get into RMP or SF and train through them. After that you will have undoubtably the best training in the world so if its the career you still want to pursue when you leave you will be in a much better position and earn much better money!

As for your friends living the dream, those jobs are few and far between. I too know of some people on jobs that seem amazing, however positions on their teams are rarely available unless someone makes a mistake and gets sacked.

Wish you all the best.

Exile
 
WelshDav said:
Ah right.

So is your view the same for maritime security aswell?
Afew folk do tell me to stay in, but one or two guys I know are out in Libya/Dubai I think, and living the dream, so to me it sounds like a gamble if you become successful.

But thanks for reply
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Dav,

I know little of the maritime world but what I do see is that a hell of a lot of people are jumping on SSO courses and lord knows what else in the hope of getting a break. Now unless ships passing through the GOA start to resemble the HMS Ark Royal departing for the Falklands with instead of waving troops the decks lined with an honour guard of pressed 5.11 wearing contractors, I suspect that continued employment may also be a pipe dream for most and come down to relevant background, qualification and contacts. What I do observe is that I am increasingly receiving applications from people who have left the military at higher ranks, with longer service, with more impressive qualifications applying for jobs that are far below their competence and I do not mean 22 year retirees. That is something to think about as the pool of choice for employers is going from wide and shallow to wide and very deep.

Taking the small example of the way you asked the questions and the effort you have put into your bio, first impressions are that you are a switched on guy, mature and adaptable. Take Carl's advice further and look into using your potential with your current employer in other ways as my guess is that you would find more stability, satisfaction and challenge with that MOD(F)90 in your pocket than without. Good luck but do not sell yourself short on a rash decision based on the great stories of what are in reality the vast minority.
 
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