Ep 225: Hiring Military Veterans

Published: Nov. 20, 2019, 10:57 p.m.

Contact: matt@metashift.co.uk\n Hiring ex-armed forces personnel is a topic that doesn't get as much bandwidth as it deserves. So how should employers be behaving and communicating to tap into this incredible pool of talent effectively?\n My guest this week is Tim Redfern, Managing Director, Defence at Amey.\n In the interview, we discuss:\n \u2022 Tim's own experience of transitioning his career on leaving The Royal Navy\n \u2022 The broader transition challenges facing armed forces personnel\n \u2022 Translating the language of transferable skills\n \u2022 Common employer misconceptions\n \u2022 Changing the recruiting mindset on skills\n \u2022 Messaging that resonates\n \u2022 Salary and marketing value\n Tim also shares details on what Amey does to attract and retain forces leavers.\n Subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcast