Army Veteran, Steve Blake - "Vets in Tech" & Transition to Civvy Street w/ Oliver Davies at Parallel

As it's Armed Forces Day, we wanted to share something BIG...
Army Veteran, Steve Blake, shares insights on transitioning to Civvy Street with Parallel Consulting's Oliver Davies.

In this interview, Oliver Davies, an ex-military serviceman and Managing Consultant at Parallel Consulting, interviews Steve Blake, a military veteran who works as a Commercial Contracts Manager at Giganet, about his transition from the army to civilian life and the challenges he faced entering the technology industry.

Steve shares his experiences and offers advice for other veterans seeking employment, as well as the importance of bridging the skills gap in the tech industry with the valuable skill set that veterans possess.

Steve talks with Oli about the obstacles he encountered when leaving the military, such as deciding on a career path and translating his military experience into civilian terms. He emphasizes the value of networking and utilizing platforms like LinkedIn to increase job prospects.

Steve highlights the unique qualities that veterans bring to the workplace, including strong ethics, problem-solving skills, adaptability to change, and a calm demeanor under pressure.

One of the most important things that Oli and Steve discuss is how organisations can make the recruitment process more accessible for veterans - from enhancing and using the existing resettlement support systems for veterans, to educating talent acquisition teams via CV-translation classes to translate terminology in military veterans' CVs into "Civvy Speak."

ABOUT "VETS IN TECH"
Parallel Consulting's "Vets in Tech" campaign is a groundbreaking social campaign dedicated to supporting and empowering military veterans as they transition into "Civvy Street" and the dynamic industry of technology. By harnessing the unique skills, discipline, and resilience of our veterans, "Vets in Tech" aims to bridge the gap between military service and successful careers in the ever-evolving tech industry. Join us in celebrating and championing our heroes, fostering innovation, and unlocking the immense potential that lies within these extraordinary individuals.

Together, we can build a brighter future where our veterans thrive as trailblazers, leaders, and catalysts of change in the world of technology.

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