The British Training Board will be providing an exciting new service for our members. Through our leading services, our new and existing members will be guaranteed interviews with our partner organisations, which will give them real interview experience and increase the likelihood of them landing their dream job.
As we are specialists in helping people lead fulfilling careers, we’ve decided to offer some useful interview dos and don’ts to help people get the job they really want.
Preparation is key
When it comes to interviews, preparation is the key to your success. It not only helps you feel more confident and relaxed about the interview, but an employer will spot whether you’ve taken the time to show yourself at your best, and this will work in your favour. During your preparation for your interview, be sure to look at what skills and abilities the employer is looking for and think of ways in which you demonstrate these qualities, giving examples.
Research
Researching the company you are interviewing with before you attend the interview is the first step in being prepared. If you don’t know anything about their organisation, it will show and make you seem uninterested in the job and what it entails.
Questions
It also helps to consider the questions you want to ask at the interview, such as questions about the organisation, to show that you are keen. Don’t only ask about pay and holidays! Show your interest in the goals of the organisation and how you can help contribute to its successes.
Preparing answers to possible questions you may be asked will allow you to tailor your responses so they are relevant, helping your answers to be more clear and concise. People often stumble when being asked a question in a pressured situation, so preparing answers is a good idea to avoid feeling uncomfortable.
Body language
Your body language is extremely important in an interview and you should ensure you try to look relaxed and approachable. Have a positive attitude and make sure that you are polite, friendly and professional during the interview. Smile and make eye contact with the interviewer and show you are engaged with what they are saying.
Adrian Rabey, CEO at The British Training Board commented:
“When people get offered an interview, many just assume that the job has already been given to them, but the interview is an important step for organisations to find the right employee. If you are well prepared, polite and professional in your interview, it will give you a better chance of securing a job through leaving a positive and lasting impression with the employer.”
Adapt and Conquer: The Dynamic Nature of Military Leadership
Military leadership is a remarkable blend of strategic prowess, tactical understanding, and unwavering commitment. At its core, a successful military leader embodies the principle of leading by example. It's not merely about giving orders from a distance but about actively participating in the challenges, demonstrating dedication, and setting high standards. In the military, actions often speak louder than words. A leader ready to face adversity shoulder to shoulder with their team instils a sense of camaraderie and motivation. This type of leadership fosters trust and respect as soldiers witness their leader's willingness to share their burdens and joys. Consider the legendary Admiral Lord Nelson, whose daring actions on the battlefield during the Battle of Trafalgar rallied his men and ensured victory. As a leader, ask yourself: Are you leading from the front lines? Are you setting an example of courage and determination that inspires those under your command to excel? Is leading by example the most effective leadership style in business, or are there situations where a more distant approach is warranted?
National Armed Forces Academy
A LOOK BACK AT WHAT WE ACHIEVED IN 2019 Silver Award Winner ERS Affiliate Membership to the CDI We have upskilled over 464 Members Our Event in March got a lot of partners/employers on board for our GIS and we raised over £3000 A food Service programme, workshops, IWFM presentation and employer visits in London We have donated over 30 qualifications to our serving members worth over £10500 and have run free courses in partnership with our providers for Veterans and a whole lot more!! _________________________________________________ Are you interested in gaining a Degree? Using your Military experience you can now gain Post Grad Certificate in Professional Practice 60 credits at level 7 this will cost you no more than £1800 Post Grad Diploma in Professional Practice 120 credits at level 7 this will cost you no more than £2200 MA in Professional Practice 180 credits at level 7 this will cost you no more than £5400 Our next Degree Event being held in Swansea 02/04/2020 CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION _______________________________________________________ Veteran Support Armed Forces Community Academy Are you a Veteran who lives in Wales? Have you been unemployed for less than 2 years? Do you live in the following areas Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Carmarthenshire, Merthyr Tydfil, Neath Port Talbot, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Swansea or Torfaen? If you can answer yes to these questions, please contact us we have funding available for you. We have the support of the Welsh Government, Careers Wales and many more. We can access funding on your behalf, we will up-skill you and your partner, we will get you a guaranteed job interview. Interested? Please contact: info@britishtrainingboard.org.uk Spread the Word. ______________________________________________________ Training with Hero's Education is Gained from the Experience of Others Take a look at what we are doing Would you like to join us? Training with Hero's _____________________________________________________ Don't forget we are the only Military Skills Translator in Europe If you haven't already please register with us and you gain lifetime Membership to the British Training Board Terms and Conditions apply The Skills Translator We can help you in many ways whether Serving or a Veteran Are you an existing Member? Have you seen what qualifications we can offer? Our Qualifications Keep an eye on your email, we send out special offers on a monthly basis or we have a few you can purchase online now February's Qualification of the Month Level 3 Security Operations Management Was: £350.00 NOW: £250.00 Available to purchase online Level 3 Award in Security Operations Management OFFER ENDS 29TH FEBRUARY 2020 Online Courses For more information then please contact us We are here to help you ___________________________________________________ Contact details info@britishtrainingboard.org.uk 01792 709 287
A fully funded pilot program for 40 participants was launched late 2019 with a view to the program being rolled out over 12 months. It has been identified as part of the review of the British Training Board program over the last 3 years that there is little or no support in Wales for serving personnel, reservists, Veterans or their partners to gain or improve their qualifications. The Positive Direction course will offer initially 5 popular areas of employment withing Facilities Management, these areas include including Hospitality, Security, Retail, Cleaning and Contact Centre. These industries have been identified as a good career as it affords all level of employment for entry level to management to self-employment, and also flexible working hrs. Industry standards that are generic across Wales, meaning that if the participant has to relocate, they will still be able to complete their qualifications and be able to best utilise their skills. This coupled with a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, supported by some of the best employers in Wales will make the prospects for the participants going forward a Positive Direction to be going in. Adrian Rabey Founder and CEO said “we are delighted to be able to offer this pilot program as I recall when I was serving that my wife had to constantly change jobs and settle for what she could find until we got her a qualification to move into a school, she then used this qualification and experience as we moved from posting to posting. This also helped when we left the forces as she could still carry on and look for a job in a school where we eventually settled after the forces”. The Pilot course is being funded by The Armed Forces Covenant Grants Scheme and The British Training Board cic, as part of its Armed Forces Community Academy (AFCA)
The new partnership will help the Armed Forces throughout their careers by offering a renewed focus on personal development.
AARTIC Training are a Silver Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) winner and have teamed up with other Silver award winning companies across the UK to empower the Armed Forces Community Covenant pledge of these companies.
The British Training Board is a Community Interest company that was set up to deliver Services to the Armed Forces community. It is the only Military Skills translator service available in the UK. In October 2017 it launched the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) a new service to solve the problem of service leavers and Veterans being able to get an Interview for a new role in civilian life. Adrian Rabey, CEO of the British Training Board said " when i left the forces in 2012, i was not sure what my skill set would be useful for in a new civilian career. I found that getting my CV out was the easy bit, it was getting that all-important interview. We did a lot of research into this problem and spoke to a lot of employers to find out the reasons for not interviewing Service Leaves and Veterans. Most were shocked to learn that they had not even been short listed for interview, others said they did not realise that the transferable skills would work for their company. So, with this new-found knowledge we approached various organisations to get the project up and running and with some great support we now have several employers signed up to the scheme.", get in touch via the email below What do you get as a Business? Full access to our virtual CV library of job ready candidates. No cost for placing Job adverts on the Jobs Board. No recruitment costs EVER. Try before you buy scheme (candidates welcome work experience placements). Company featured on The British Training Board (our delivery Partners) web site. Invitation and membership of The British Training Board networking events. Invitation to British Training Board Jobs fairs. Members discount on training provided by The British training Board Providers. What do the Service Leavers get A guaranteed Interview with an Employer who is in their chosen field. Work Experience (if possible) to help in their transition. Experience of a real interview that can help them gain more confidence. Access to employers who are keen to employ Service leavers. A job that is best suited to their skill set. The British Training Board are looking for more Companies to sign up to the scheme, so if you would like your company to be involved or to get more information please contact Adrian via direct email adrian@britishtrainingboard.org.uk .
The British Training Board (TBTB) is the UK's only dedicated Military skills translation service, this community interest company (CIC) is a not for profit organisation that puts its profit back into helping the community it serves. That community is the British Armed Forces. TBTB was founded in 2014 after its founder and CEO Adrian Rabey had problems in making civilian employers understand his particular skill set. Adrian approached various companies and educational institutions to look at a way of transferring military skills into recognised civilian qualifications. from this initial research a 3 year pilot program was launched in September 2014. The transition from the armed forces into civilian life can be a hard transition. According to a report by The Centre for Social Justice (November 2014), unemployment amongst ex-service personnel aged 18-49 is twice the national average and estimates suggest that as many as six per cent of the UK homeless population currently could be ex-armed forces personnel. Adrian Rabey, Founder and CEO said, " The pilot program was supposed to be for 10 service leavers original, but as the pilot progressed we noticed that it was a lot bigger than we expected, this only spurs us on as the need was being identified, which is what the pilot program was supposed to highlight “The Pilot program was completed in Oct 2017. The report was published in January 2018 and identified that over 2500 service personnel had had they skills translated and over 16,000 qualifications had been issued. The report also highlighted the point that service personnel were leaving their qualifications till they were about to leave the forces or had left. Subsequently the TBTB now delivers a Serving Program supported by Career Development Managers (CDM's) to accredit service qualifications at the point of delivery or in line with their current job or role in the Military. Today announces the opening of the new office in Regents Park, London. This will cover many of the units in and around the London area. For more information email: info@britishtrainingboard.org.uk
It works with a range of accredited awarding bodies to create efficient mechanisms for individuals to gain full credit for training they have completed in the police, which can be translated into qualifications recognised in civilian life by potential employers. Some qualifications can easily be transferred without additional work. An exam or recorded discussion is required in some instances, but the system means individuals avoid having to repeat many weeks or months of training they have already completed With TBTB, you can receive credit for the skills and experience you already have, whatever your background, eliminating the need to complete unnecessary training. The Company is proud to function as a social enterprise, helping to support individuals as well as businesses to build upon their talent, enhance growth and drive consistent performance to achieve success.
