Career Guides
Already know what kind of career you’d like to move in to? Or maybe you’re still looking for information that’ll help you make up your mind? Whatever stage you’re at, the QUEST Careers Hub provides in-depth insight on a wide range of industry sectors. To find out more, click on your area of interest below or use the search facility.
Accountancy and Book-keeping
Whether you're looking to build a career as an accountant or bookkeeper, or planning to start your own business and need to understand the ins and outs of managing your finances, the world of accountancy and bookkeeping offers rewarding opportunities. Keep reading to discover how your skills can translate into a successful role in this essential industry.
Airport Roles and Ground Crew
The aviation industry is more than just pilots, engineers, and cabin crew. Behind every flight is a dedicated team of professionals working on the ground to ensure everything runs smoothly. If you’re looking to transfer your skills from the Armed Forces to an airport-based role, you could be well on your way to a rewarding career in civil aviation — all while keeping your feet firmly on the ground!
Auditing
Transitioning from military service to a civilian career presents unique opportunities and challenges. One promising career path for veterans is in the field of auditing, a profession that offers the chance to leverage the skills and discipline acquired during service. This guide provides an overview of what auditing entails, the skills needed, how to qualify, and further steps to take in pursuing this career.
Aviation Security
Aviation security staff are critical to maintaining safety in the air travel industry, adeptly managing challenges ranging from disruptive behaviour on flights to sophisticated threats like international terrorism. They address issues such as drunkenness and smuggling, but also use advanced technologies and methods to pre-emptively identify and mitigate risks. This role requires not only resilience and vigilance but also a strong aptitude for operating security technologies and systems. Ready to contribute to one of the most complex and critical aspects of modern infrastructure? Join the ranks committed to protecting passengers, crew, and the entire aviation network.- Sponsored Content -
Breakdown Services
Attention to those transitioning from the armed forces! If you've served and are gearing up for a new chapter, this Breakdown Service Career Guide is tailored just for you. Skills such as logistics management, mechanical aptitude, and crisis response from your military service are highly valued in the world of breakdown services. Let's navigate this path together and uncover how your expertise can drive a fulfilling and impactful career beyond the forces.
Building Trades
Want to turn your talents to a practical career on leaving? Together, the building trades make up one of Britain’s widest-ranging industry sectors, offering many different roles to choose from – and perhaps the firm foundation you’ve been seeking for your next career …
Business Start-up
Starting a business can be an enticing prospect, especially in times where flexibility and autonomy are valued. However, venturing into self-employment comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. While it offers independence and the chance to explore your entrepreneurial spirit, it equally demands unwavering commitment and resilience.
Care Work
The healthcare sector, of which care work forms a significant part, is an amazingly diverse area of employment that offers a range of opportunities to Armed Forces leavers. Could you work in care?- Sponsored Content -
Catering Management
As an enormous, wide-ranging sector, the catering and hospitality industry offers an array of opportunities and a strong framework for progression. Could catering management be the career you’ve been waiting for?
Charities Sector
If you want to continue to make a difference after leaving the Armed Forces, a career in the charities sector offers a way to earn while also supporting a good cause …
Close Protection
The various sectors of the security industry offer a huge range of job roles that are particularly suitable for ex-Forces personnel – and a close protection career in particular could well be your perfect next step. Read on to find out how to become a close protection officer …
Computing and IT
The rapid expansion of tech-related employment across the UK makes computing and IT one of the most promising career paths for Service leavers. From cyber security and cloud engineering to data analytics and software development, opportunities continue to grow as technology shapes every part of modern life. If you’re ready to translate your military skills into a future-focused, high-demand sector, this could be the perfect time to step into a tech career.- Sponsored Content -
Construction
Lay a firm foundation for yourself with a future that’s safe as houses in one of the variety of practical and supervisory career options offered by a career in the construction industry
Consulting
If you've been involved in roles that require analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication, you may find a career in consulting both rewarding and well-suited to your skill set. Consulting, often regarded as a critical driver of business strategy and performance, offers a dynamic and challenging environment.
Cyber Security
Embarking on a career in cybersecurity is a journey into the heart of the digital frontier, where the guardians of cyberspace thrive. In this guide, we navigate the landscape of cyber skills careers, delving into the technical expertise that defines this dynamic field. Whether you're drawn to the intricacies of ethical hacking, the strategic dance of incident response, or the cryptic world of network security, this guide is your compass. Join us as we explore the essential skills, certifications, and pathways that pave the way for a fulfilling and impactful career in cybersecurity. Your journey into the realm of cyber skills starts here.
Cyber Skills
A push to engage veterans with cyber skills is currently taking place, as more businesses look to utilise the unique skills of this group.- Sponsored Content -
Digital Infrastructure Industry
Digital infrastructure serves as the essential foundation of our modern world, encompassing everything from data centres and cloud computing to broadband networks and cybersecurity systems. Let’s delve into the intricacies of the industry, shedding light on why embarking on a career in this dynamic and cutting-edge sector holds tremendous promise for Service leavers. Beyond financial rewards, it opens doors to engaging and fulfilling professional pathways.
Driving Instruction
Do you have a driving ambition? Driving instruction is a profession that offers varied opportunities and flexible employment to those of the right temperament. If that sounds like you then buckle up and read on …
Drone Operator Training
With the rising demand for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), a career as a commercial drone operator presents a compelling opportunity for Service Leavers. From aerial inspections and agriculture mapping to emergency response and emerging drone logistics—UK drone operations are more diverse than ever. This guide covers the essentials for 2025: qualifications, updated regulations, transferable skills, ELCAS support, and how to capitalise on your military experience.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Power up your future with a career in electrical or electronic engineering, whose applications span a host of diverse industries- Sponsored Content -
Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Management
Emergency planning and business continuity management represent two distinct yet intimately connected disciplines within the realm of organizational resilience and crisis management. Here we explore the nuances and intersections of these vital fields, offering insights into their unique roles, challenges, and contributions to safeguarding both people and operations against unforeseen disruptions. By examining emergency planning and business continuity management side by side, we'll uncover the synergies that enable organizations to not only survive but thrive in the face of adversity.
Emergency Services
If you are looking to continue in public service post-Forces, a career in the UK’s emergency services could well be for you. Police, Ambulance, Fire and Rescue, Coastguard …? You are highly likely to have exactly the skills and aptitudes that make you well equipped to say ‘yes’ to 999!
Engineering careers
Engineering is a vast and diverse employment sector that demands a blend of hands-on skills and advanced technical knowledge. Many ex-Forces personnel find themselves well-positioned in this field, bringing highly valued personal attributes and a strong foundation in both practical and digital skills. As we delve into the engineering career guide, we’ll explore the dynamic landscape of this sector, offering insights and opportunities for those transitioning from military service.
Financial Services
If you’ve been in a finance-related role while in uniform, you’re likely equipped with valuable skills that could open doors in the dynamic world of finance – a sector of constant growth and opportunity in the UK…- Sponsored Content -
Franchising
Leaving the military is a monumental step. For many veterans, the transition to civilian life brings new opportunities—but also uncertainty. Among the many options available, franchising stands out as a powerful route to business ownership that aligns with the structure, discipline, and leadership skills gained in service. In this updated 2025 guide, we’ll walk through the ins and outs of franchising, what makes veterans excellent franchisees, and how you can navigate this opportunity with clarity and confidence.- Sponsored Content -
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