How to Transition from the Military to Civilian Careers with Jenny Roberts

In this episode of the How To Get a Job Podcast, Daniel Botero sits down with Jenny Roberts, founder of Jenny Roberts Coaching and former Royal Air Force service member, to break down how military professionals can successfully transition into civilian careers. Drawing from her experience in the military, recruitment, and career coaching, Jenny explains why the most effective transitions start with clarity about your strengths, priorities, and career goals rather than immediately applying for jobs or collecting qualifications. Daniel and Jenny discuss how veterans can identify their transferable skills, research civilian career paths, and translate military experience into language that hiring managers understand. Jenny also explains why narrowing your focus to two or three potential career directions, validating those options through market research and networking, and communicating your unique value proposition can significantly improve your chances of getting hired. They explore common transition mistakes, including defaulting to familiar roles simply because they feel safe, trying to pursue too many career paths at once, and failing to clearly communicate the value military experience brings to civilian employers. Jenny also shares how her four-month Military to Market coaching program helps service leavers build clarity, position their experience, and develop a strategy to secure their next career opportunity. This episode is a must listen for military personnel preparing to leave the armed forces, veterans exploring civilian careers, and anyone looking to turn their experience and transferable skills into a successful career transition. Connect with Jenny Roberts: LinkedIn:   / militarycareercoach   Website: https://www.jennyrobertscoaching.co.uk/ Connect with Daniel Botero: LinkedIn:   / thedanielbotero   Powered by CoCareer