Ex-military stampede on jobs market

Fri, 3 Sep 2010

Leicester-based Gemini Forces is expecting a surge in the numbers of military personnel leaving the armed forces and entering the civilian jobs market amid reports that several British Army regiments could be facing the axe over defence funding.

Harry Dean, Gemini Forces director who served in the Army for 30 years, says: “Reports have suggested that several regiments could pay the price when the comprehensive spending review is announced in October.

“This could potentially lead to a huge influx of ex-military personnel looking for jobs in the civilian market which is where Gemini Forces’ expertise can help make that transition as smooth as possible.”

The company is already making preparations with Drivers Direct, working together as the British Forces Resettlement Services (BFRS), by staging a major event at Aldershot on 16 September.

It is aimed at helping past, present and future service leavers and their family members access a range of support organisations and find employment. It will also include practical help in areas such as CV writing.

The BFRS staged its inaugural event in March this year and organisers are expecting the September event to prove even more popular.