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There are plenty of opportunities but not enough people applying. Why? Because applicants don’t realise that they have the skills to suit the roles.Also, how do we educate the next generation for roles that don’t exist at the moment?These are just a couple of issues addressed throughout this podcast.

Make sure your authenticity as a candidate shines through

We discuss what transferable skills are, how to identify them and how to be more confident about applying the skills to a role.Many people don’t apply for a jobs as they feel that the skills they have won’t transfer to a new role, in most cases this isn’t the case and, with the help of our guests, we try and explain the implications this may have on an applicant.GuestsMark Moorton, PloughshareEd Elliott, NuroleAnnette Berry, Forces Employment Charity

Speaking to our guests we had a range of opinions regarding the recruitment process and how they feel it could be improved. This included reminders to candidates/applicants that no-one is perfect and flexibility is a requirement for both sides of the application process.GuestsAndrew Metcalfe, Hatch DigitalCraig Drysdale, LeonardoCharlotte Petrides, Viasat UK

There are so many acronyms when discussing security clearance, we have listed some of them here to help when listening to the podcast:·      BPSS – Baseline Personnel Security Standard·      AC – Accreditation Check·      CTC/Level 1B – Counter Terrorist Check·      SC – Security Check·      eSC – Enhanced Security Check·      DV – Developed Vetting·      eDV – Enhanced Developed Vetting·      Basic DBS – Disclosure and Barring Service·      UKSV – UK Security VettingGuestsMichael Clarke, MatchtechCatherine Jennings, Scientific Management InternationalRobin Clarke, Vetting.com

In this episode we discussed the different reasons a person may look to change their jobs. It covers such things as lateral move, development, career progression, managers, lifestyle and Diversity and Inclusion (or as we prefer, Inclusion and Diversity)GuestsNorma Ncube, Women in Defence UKCraig Drysdale, LeonardoEmma Bisseker, Reach Peak Performance Coaching

Who’s responsibility is training? The employer or employee?This episode covers a number of different answers and how to get the training needed/wanted. This includes learning from others, online, books/audio books and podcasts.GuestsClaire Cross, GattacaNerys Thomas, LeonardoMark Moorton, Ploughshare

Is defence and security an attractive place for women to consider working?Defence is an engaging workforce with a great balance of employees. Defence isn’t just “Join the Army”, “Join the Navy”, there are many various aspects of defence rather than just putting yourself forward to the front line. Anyone can work in the armed forces, it is a team and needs people at all positions.“Make your business great by having great people in it, not make business great by having some type of great people in it!”GuestsMatt Wragg, GattacaAngela Owen OBE, Women in Defence UK

In this episode, we discuss linear, straight-lined careers might not be the best answer for you personally, nor for your career. Equally, you may not think it, but your background isn’t quite the blocker you think! Sometimes, you’ve got to zig before you zag, and hey – that isn’t a bad thing!GuestsSalli Shapcott, SercoEd Elliott, Nurole Xanthe Marmion, Hatch Digital

In this episode of WiD.Chatter we discuss people and skills to find paths for personnel whether through apprenticeships or with a Small Medium Enterprises, working together with a common mission, being inclusive.Single apprenticeship portal helps employees become more diverse and role models in organisations make everyone feel welcome.Defence challenges can be due to nationality, political views, ongoing worldwide events, communications, language and even acronyms.The main point everyone should remember when applying for roles, and even when in a role, is SELF BELIEF!Guests:Paul Livingston, Lockheed Martin UKJo Osburn-Hughes, DE&S (the procurement arm of the MOD)Aidan Wood, Matchtech