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Transitioning into the fire & rescue service: Andy Majer’s story
Transitioning into the fire & rescue service: Andy Majer’s story
CASE STUDY
Four months into his apprenticeship journey and ex-serviceman Andy is fully embracing life as Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue apprentice.
Transitioning into security: Iain Chorlton’s story
Transitioning into security: Iain Chorlton’s story
CASE STUDY
Iain Chorlton spent nine years as a sergeant in the Royal Military Police. The skills instilled in him helped him become Amulet’s special services director.
Transitioning into senior consultant: Dave Kime’s story
Transitioning into senior consultant: Dave Kime’s story
CASE STUDY
After 12 years of distinguished service, Dave Kime embarked on a new path, leveraging his skills and experiences to establish a rewarding career in the civilian world.
Transitioning into global operations director: Guy Lock’s story
Transitioning into global operations director: Guy Lock’s story
CASE STUDY
Guy Lock's journey from the Army to becoming the Global Operations Director at Arcadis Intelligence and Advisory is a remarkable example of successful transition from military to civilian life.
Transitioning into site manager: Phil Smith’s story
Transitioning into site manager: Phil Smith’s story
CASE STUDY
Phil Smith's journey from a Sapper in the Royal Engineers to a Site Manager in the civilian construction industry illustrates the valuable skills and experiences that can be transferred from military service to civilian employment.
Transitioning into facilities management: Mark Reay’s story
Transitioning into facilities management: Mark Reay’s story
CASE STUDY
For many ex-personnel, finding a job that plays to their unique skill set is difficult. Mark Reay, who has 24 years’ service in the Armed Forces, found his skills well suited for a facilities management role at Churchill.
Transitioning into a learning and development advisor: Jane Taverner’s story
Transitioning into a learning and development advisor: Jane Taverner’s story
CASE STUDY
Jane Taverner, a 13-year armed forces veteran and former Communication specialist, transitioned from military service to becoming a successful Learning and Development Advisor.
Transitioning into project manager: Tony Clare’s story
Transitioning into project manager: Tony Clare’s story
CASE STUDY
It could be the digital infrastructure industry, which – when it comes to new career paths – is overflowing with opportunity …
Transitioning into instructor at CNet: Dale Thompson’s story
Transitioning into instructor at CNet: Dale Thompson’s story
CASE STUDY
Former Royal Corps of Signals electrician Dale Thompson joined technical education provider CNet Training as an instructor in December 2022, in his first civilian job role following more than 25 years in the Forces. Here, Dale shares his story and has some advice for anyone contemplating their post-service career options …
Transitioning into locksmith: Matt Lambeth’s story
Transitioning into locksmith: Matt Lambeth’s story
CASE STUDY
After attending an ex-forces day at Suited for Success earlier his year, veteran Matt Lambeth is now running his own business as a locksmith.
Transitioning into plumbing: Peter Shaw’s story
Transitioning into plumbing: Peter Shaw’s story
CASE STUDY
Peter Shaw | Tiling & Plumbing Case Study
CNet’s resettlement programmes: Andrew Stevens
CNet’s resettlement programmes: Andrew Stevens
CASE STUDY
CNet Training CEO Andrew Stevens talks to Quest about his company’s resettlement programmes and how CNet has managed to continue educating the industry throughout the pandemic …
Transitioning into safety consultancy: Stuart Gilkinson’s story
Transitioning into safety consultancy: Stuart Gilkinson’s story
CASE STUDY
Stuart Gilkinson CMIOSH is a chartered health and safety professional and managing director of Dorset Health and Safety Ltd (DHS). Here he describes the responsibilities of safety consultants in the health and safety industry, and his own route into the role …
Transitioning into facilities management: Q&A with Richard Hay
Transitioning into facilities management: Q&A with Richard Hay
CASE STUDY
with Kuehne + Nagel Overland site operations & process manager, Richard Hay
Transitioning into outdoor education: Chris Kerr’s story
Transitioning into outdoor education: Chris Kerr’s story
CASE STUDY
A former Sub Unit Commander, Joint Operational Support Staff Officer, Senior Logistics Operational Officer and Officer Commanding Soldier Development has been appointed head of outdoor education at leading independent Welsh school, Christ College Brecon (CCB).
First RAF CIPD student graduates at CAVC: Carly Smith’s story
First RAF CIPD student graduates at CAVC: Carly Smith’s story
CASE STUDY
Corporal Carly Smith has become the first of the cohort of Armed Forces personnel to graduate in her Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) studies at Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC).
Transitioning into the fitness sector: Jonny Holloway’s story
Transitioning into the fitness sector: Jonny Holloway’s story
CASE STUDY
‘Leaving the military as an able-bodied person is hard enough, let alone being disabled,’ says Jonathan ‘Jonny’ Holloway, who tells QUEST how, since leaving the Army following life-changing injuries, he has forged an all-action career in the fitness sector …
Transitioning into the transport sector: Ian M. Crome’s story
Transitioning into the transport sector: Ian M. Crome’s story
CASE STUDY
As you may have read elsewhere on the Quest website, Veterans’ Gateway recently introduced its first ever branded truck, kindly sponsored by international haulage business, Marine & Cargo, which recently signed the Armed Forces Covenant. One of the first veterans the company has employed since signing is 329 Dvr Ian M. Crome, formerly of the Royal Corps of Transport. Here’s what Ian has to say about his journey …
Transitioning into an electrician: Luke Strudley’s story
Transitioning into an electrician: Luke Strudley’s story
CASE STUDY
Whenever military service is coming to an end it’s always good to have a plan. However, it also helps to do something that has the power to open up several different doors.
Building new careers in construction
Building new careers in construction
CASE STUDY
According to one of the country’s leading suppliers of building materials, former Armed Forces personnel have the perfect traits for careers in construction. Here we introduce just a few of the many Service leavers who have gone on to craft themselves successful second careers in that flourishing sector

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