Ex-Forces Services For Individuals

We are here to help ease the stress of your transition from active military service to civilian life.

For ex-forces personnel, this can be a particularly challenging time, but we’re here to guide you every step of the way. We are experienced in assisting individual service leavers with writing their first CV through to providing advice on how to set up and run a new business.

Individual Service Leavers Requiring Assistance for Themselves

You could believe that the skill set you were taught in the military is not applicable to civilian job opportunities after you leave the service. Nevertheless, as a veteran, you will possess numerous abilities that you utilise daily without appreciating their worth. We provide transformative assistance, with a focus on filling skills gaps and enhancing self-esteem among ex-forces personnel. Employers frequently acknowledge the value that former military individuals can bring, and veterans' skills and credentials are in high demand.

Nockolds HR can assist ex-forces individuals with the following services:

• Support in writing a CV to apply for a vacancy
• Support in writing a cover letter to apply for a vacancy
• Advice on interview techniques and the interview process  
• Advice on career choices
• Recognising and translating transferable military skills
• Effective career planning
• HR Training – The transition guide.

It's also critical to understand the civilian workplace, including its culture, leadership style, language, and communication. Although military banter is quite frequent, you might need to tone it down in the civilian world, along with the language!

Individual Service Leavers Looking to Set Up Their Own Business

Every year, more than 14,000 people leave the Armed Forces in the UK. While some may investigate re-entering employment in another sector, a small number become startup founders.

Here at Nockolds HR we offer training on business planning and development. Additionally, we provide guidance on navigating the legal and regulatory aspects of starting a Business.

We can help with the following:

• Assist with new business startups tailored for ex-forces entrepreneurs
• Recruitment, including job descriptions and adverts.
• Providing compliant employment contracts in line with Employment Legislation.
• Providing essential company policies and a legally compliant staff handbook
• Provide HR Support and advice including template letters and scripts.
• Onboarding employees, including right to work checks and inductions.
• Provide on-site and virtual training.

In the first place, schedule an initial meeting with one of our HR consultants. We will go over your needs during this meeting and provide you with next steps. Whether in person or remotely, we are flexible and will accommodate to you and your needs.