12 May 2022 - ONLINE EDITION
An online workshop tailored to the needs of the attendees.
We will open with a general presentation covering general points on planning and executing a successful resettlement, followed by overview of career opportunities and GatewayJobs, ways to get experience and whether or not qualifications are necessary.
If you want to get in touch first, email Fiona, or just dial in.
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The Rural List - May
Time: Mar 10, 2022 06:30 PM London
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9 June 2022 - Royal Agricultural University - Rural Surveying / Rural Land Agency
With guest speaker, Jax MacDonald (formerly RAF), now managing a private estate in Wiltshire.
Jax spent a year at the RAU studying for the MSc Rural Estate Management, securing her dream role whilst still on the course. Find out how she did it, including top tips for interviews, and a debate on whether or not RICS membership is essential for a successful career as a land agent.
Grab a drink at the bar and then move to a quiet room for a focus on tonight's specialist career topic. Stay and network (chat) for as long as you wish afterwards.
Just turn up. But, if you want to get in touch first, email Fiona.
The Tithe Barn, Royal Agricultural University, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 6JS
10 February 1830-2000
Jax MacDonald (formerly RAF), private estate manager.
14 July 2022 - ONLINE EDITION
An online workshop tailored to the needs of the attendees.
We will open with a general presentation covering general points on planning and executing a successful resettlement, followed by overview of career opportunities and GatewayJobs, ways to get experience and whether or not qualifications are necessary.
If you want to get in touch first, email Fiona, or just dial in.
Topic: The Rural List - July
Time: Jul 14, 2022 06:30 PM London
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14 April 2022 - Self-employment
Warm thanks to Austin Hind (ex-Army) who explained how he has built up a portfolio of businesses and roles, earning more in his first year "out" than he did in his last year "in".
Austin is the proud owner of his two small businesses. He works outdoors, repairing, crafting and restoring traditional Cotswold dry stone walls in the winter and then maintaining tennis courts in the summer.
He also instructs on an outdoor skills course each month, an opportunity which came about when he attended a course at a rural skills centre which had a vacancy delivering another course.
Austin is happy to offer advice and support to anyone considering setting up their own business; you can contact him via Ruralink.
Austin Hind - Drystone waller (ex-Army)
10 March 2022 - ONLINE EDITION
Lovely to have some "old sweats" chewing the cud this evening.
Covered CV writing and cover letters.
Basic summary:
With reference to the person specification, make sure that all the evidence you can muster is in the CV; then explain how you are making up for any deficiencies in the cover letter. eg: course booked, work experience arranged, similar experience in a different industry ...
10 February 2022 - Career Transition Overview and Conservation
Thoughts and discussion on Resettlement Planning and Execution
Great to welcome a new attendee with a really fascinating set of transferable skills and knowledge for the sustainability sector.
With thanks to the RAU Alumni organisation for sponsoring the room.
13 January 2022 - ONLINE EDITION
Lovely to welcome a new attendee as well as one of our originals!
Lots of fantastic information and hard-won experience passed on.
We focussed on making the "Second Resettlement."
This happens a great deal and means you make an original career change to something which looks good on the outside and is maybe recommended by some mates, but once you get into it you discover it really is not for you. Lots of service-leavers find themselves in this position and it can take a great deal of courage and effort to go through it all again. Actually, many people find it is a lot easier the second time - especially if other parts of your life have become more sorted - but it's still difficult.
Ways to avoid getting into this position are establishing a network into possible career sectors as early as possible (2-3 years is not too soon) and then using that network to find some work experience. ie:
Try before you buy!