Job hurdles for military spouses overseas

An overseas posting can be an exciting experience but if you accompany your soldier, will you be able to maintain your career or find a job? Jill Misson reports… Host nation agreements set out the terms unde...

How to get your CV into shape

In the first of our new ‘How to’ series, we asked Sarah Peñaluna, Families Employment Advisor at Forces Employment Charity, for some CV tips… I’ve not updated my CV in ages, how do I get started? Firstly, d...

Views from the classroom

We spoke to spouses working in education and childcare to hear about their experiences… Katie Jones Katie Jones – teaching assistant, Wiltshire I originally went into a teaching assistant position with no...

From the military to classroom life

Ever thought about a career in education and childcare? Roles often come with term-time working and settings across the country to choose from. But what is the reality? AFF Employment & Training Specialis...

Armed Forces Covenant Commitments

Employers sign the Armed Forces Covenant to demonstrate their support for the military community. However, unlike education and housing, there is no duty attached, so it’s down to organisations to interpret h...

Army spouse careers in focus: Finance

A marvel with money? Fond of figures? If so, the finance sector could be the career for you... The finance sector offers many opportunities – from banking to bookkeeping, auditing to accountancy, financial p...

Give your career a boost with Forces Families Jobs

A great way to take your career to the next level is to give your skills and earning potential a boost by doing a training course. You might want to brush up in IT, get yourself back up to speed after a caree...

Military spouse careers, sector in focus: Hospitality

Hospitality offers a huge range of job opportunities, from bar work and waiting on, event planning to chef or hotel manager. If you’re passionate about customer service and love working with people, hospitali...