Perfect on Paper: Mollie Hatton Delivers Training on Crafting the Perfect CV for Military Leavers

As part of the ongoing partnership Sanderson Government & Defence have with Women Empowering Defence, our Head of Talent Consulting for G&D Mollie Hatton recently hosted a “Perfect on Paper” webinar on to empower military leavers to craft the perfect CV and boost their online presence as they embark on a different stage of their career.

What did the webinar cover?

Upon leaving the military, it can be hard to know what to do next, or how to translate the skills you’ve acquired in your career to date to a different sort of working environment.

This webinar aimed to educate participants by providing practical insights on creating effective CVs, empower job seekers by equipping them with tools for standout CVs and address challenges job seekers may be facing in translating their military experience to a different job types.

Key topics covered

Mollie dived into a range of topics including:

Different CV formats and what makes a good CV

• Emphasising tailoring CVs to specific roles and industries.
• Learning about chronological, functional, mini, and hybrid formats that could be used in a CV.
• The importance of a clear structure and including relevant content.
• How to quantify your achievements and tailor the content to the specific job requirements.

Translating military language

• How to translate military jargon to civilian-friendly terms for your CV.
• How to highlight and emphasise transferable skills.

Optimising social media platforms

• Building a professional online presence and how to enhance your LinkedIn profile ready for your job search and effectively showcase your skills and experience.
• The dos and don’ts of networking.

Effective research techniques

• Practical tips on how to research a company you’re applying for such as their company website, policies and social values and industry specific platforms.

Prioritising reflection and consultation

• Learning how to reflect on your strengths as well as areas for improvement.
• How to identify your goals and objectives and deal with constructive feedback.
• When to seek personalised consultation if needed.

Impact

By addressing key challenges and providing actionable guidance, the webinar this webinar contributes to participants’ future career success by helping listeners to feel empowered to go away and create compelling CVs and profiles.

Listen today!

Don’t worry – you can still listen to a recording of ‘Perfect on Paper’ and start working on your CV today! Just hit the link below and get started.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCPkp_FCzYA

If you have any follow up questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Mollie on [email protected]

Testimonials

‘It was so clear and easy to understand. Thank you so much.’

‘Thank you so much for the webinar. I’m at the very start of my military transition journey and your seminar has given me a lot of confidence as one part of the unknown doesn’t seem quite as daunting anymore.’

‘It was absolutely brilliant!’