WiD Chatter is a new podcast from Women in Defence Careers to help break down some of the barriers and myths around starting or progressing a career in the defence enterprise. In each episode we’ll be having an informal chat with experts and influencers to help listeners learn more about specific topics. In the first series we’ve been talking about such subjects zig zag careers, what the enterprise is – or could be doing – to bridge the skills gap, transferable skills, who is responsible for an individuals learning and development and security clearance.
Women in Defence Careers is an independent job board working in collaboration with Women in Defence UK to drive equality of opportunity in the enterprise. We bring roles to our unique audience that demonstrates the incredible range of roles that defence has to offer.
Episode 16 - Words Matter Sector Specific language
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7 Oct 2024
Episode 10 - Skills Gap
There are plenty of opportunities but not enough people applying. Why? Because applicants don’t realise that they have the skills to suit the roles.
Also, how do we educate the next generation for roles that don’t exist at the moment?
These are just a couple of issues addressed throughout this podcast.
30 Sept 2024
Episode 9
Make sure your authenticity as a candidate shines through
7 Mar 2024
Rabbie Burns and transferable skills have more in common than you think
We discuss what transferable skills are, how to identify them and how to be more confident about applying the skills to a role.
Many people don’t apply for a jobs as they feel that the skills they have won’t transfer to a new role, in most cases this isn’t the case and, with the help of our guests, we try and explain the implications this may have on an applicant.
Guests
Mark Moorton, Ploughshare
Ed Elliott, Nurole
Annette Berry, Forces Employment Charity
7 Mar 2024
Hiring managers you aren't alone, but it is not just about the money
Speaking to our guests we had a range of opinions regarding the recruitment process and how they feel it could be improved. This included reminders to candidates/applicants that no-one is perfect and flexibility is a requirement for both sides of the application process.
Guests
Andrew Metcalfe, Hatch Digital
Craig Drysdale, Leonardo
Charlotte Petrides, Viasat UK
7 Mar 2024
Not so secret squirrel
There are so many acronyms when discussing security clearance, we have listed some of them here to help when listening to the podcast:
· BPSS – Baseline Personnel Security Standard
· AC – Accreditation Check
· CTC/Level 1B – Counter Terrorist Check
· SC – Security Check
· eSC – Enhanced Security Check
· DV – Developed Vetting
· eDV – Enhanced Developed Vetting
· Basic DBS – Disclosure and Barring Service
· UKSV – UK Security Vetting
Guests
Michael Clarke, Matchtech
Catherine Jennings, Scientific Management International
Robin Clarke, Vetting.com
7 Mar 2024
Get Cultured; Food for thought is a feast of offerings
In this episode we discussed the different reasons a person may look to change their jobs. It covers such things as lateral move, development, career progression, managers, lifestyle and Diversity and Inclusion (or as we prefer, Inclusion and Diversity)
Guests
Norma Ncube, Women in Defence UK
Craig Drysdale, Leonardo
Emma Bisseker, Reach Peak Performance Coaching
7 Mar 2024
Everything is changing, let’s help it change for the better
Is defence and security an attractive place for women to consider working?
Defence is an engaging workforce with a great balance of employees. Defence isn’t just “Join the Army”, “Join the Navy”, there are many various aspects of defence rather than just putting yourself forward to the front line. Anyone can work in the armed forces, it is a team and needs people at all positions.
“Make your business great by having great people in it, not make business great by having some type of great people in it!”
Guests
Matt Wragg, Gattaca
Angela Owen OBE, Women in Defence UK
7 Mar 2024
Why training in all its forms is key to your success
Who’s responsibility is training? The employer or employee?
This episode covers a number of different answers and how to get the training needed/wanted. This includes learning from others, online, books/audio books and podcasts.
Guests
Claire Cross, Gattaca
Nerys Thomas, Leonardo
Mark Moorton, Ploughshare
7 Mar 2024
Finding the zig to your zag; and why your employer should help you
In this episode, we discuss linear, straight-lined careers might not be the best answer for you personally, nor for your career. Equally, you may not think it, but your background isn’t quite the blocker you think! Sometimes, you’ve got to zig before you zag, and hey – that isn’t a bad thing!
Guests
Salli Shapcott, Serco
Ed Elliott, Nurole
Xanthe Marmion, Hatch Digital
6 Mar 2024
Progress marches on let's no let it go backwards
In this episode of WiD.Chatter we discuss people and skills to find paths for personnel whether through apprenticeships or with a Small Medium Enterprises, working together with a common mission, being inclusive.
Single apprenticeship portal helps employees become more diverse and role models in organisations make everyone feel welcome.
Defence challenges can be due to nationality, political views, ongoing worldwide events, communications, language and even acronyms.
The main point everyone should remember when applying for roles, and even when in a role, is SELF BELIEF!
Guests:
Paul Livingston, Lockheed Martin UK
Jo Osburn-Hughes, DE&S (the procurement arm of the MOD)
Aidan Wood, Matchtech
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