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Date
Thursday, 6 August 2026 from 11:30 to 12:30
Type
Virtual Events
Location
Virtual Event Only -
Transferable Skills, New Careers, Real Stories
6 August | 11:30am - 12:30pm
Thinking about your next career after the Armed Forces, but worried you don't have the "right" experience?
Join Thales for an inspiring online panel discussion featuring three service leavers and veterans who have successfully transitioned into roles, sectors and environments very different from their military backgrounds.
At Thales, we recognise that successful careers are built on more than direct industry experience. Skills such as leadership, problem-solving, adaptability, teamwork and resilience are highly valued across our business and often prove more important than having a perfect CV match.
Our speakers will share their personal journeys from military service into civilian careers, discussing:
- Their transition from the Armed Forces into Thales
- The skills they didn't realise were transferable
- Overcoming self-doubt and the "I'm not qualified" mindset
- How they built successful careers in completely new fields
Whether you're considering roles in engineering, project management, cyber security, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, business support functions or beyond, this session will demonstrate how military experience can create opportunities in places you may not have considered.
If you're a service leaver or veteran wondering how your skills translate into civilian employment, this event will provide practical insights, real experiences and reassurance that your potential can take you further than you think.
Three veterans. Three different journeys. Real stories of career change, growth and success at Thales.
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