海角社区

A common feature of the jobs in this sector is ensuring safety: of individuals, the general public, communities and the country. Often driven from a sense of mission and moral compass. Several of these jobs involve risk and physical challenge for the people who do them - and this too can be what attracts graduates to this field.

How do I write a CV?

Learn how to create a CV with positive and lasting impact.

Interview training

Learn how to pass interviews and assessment centres.

Cover letters

How to write a covering letter which shows your suitability and motivation.

Application hints

• Use related experience in the widest sense - dealing with the public, with vulnerable people, taking part in team activities through sport, student societies or cadet force, participating in activities that involve challenge or responsibility.
• When applying for jobs in the MOD and Security Services it is important to be able to verify where you have been and what you have been doing in the years prior to your application. For the Security Services (GCHQ, MI5 and MI6) you must be able to be very discreet and should not discuss your application.

Employers

Employers include: the uniformed services - Police and Armed Forces, the Emergency Services; government departments; law enforcement and consumer protection organisations.

The Armed Forces recruit graduates direct and you are welcome to talk to the recruiting officer of each force when they come to visit 海角社区.

• Check to find out when the recruiting officer is due to visit

Armed Services

Getting Experience

• - you can do this alongside your studies
• - The Internship is the opportunity to experience the role of an Army Officer for 6 to 18-months before, during or after University

Security Services

• - created specifically for people interested in entry-level roles across all of the security services. So, students will be notified about the various opportunities as they become available.
• - an intelligence and security organisation involved in combating terrorism and crime.
• - responsible for protecting the UK against threats to national security.
• - works overseas collecting foreign intelligence to protect the UK.

Police, Probation and Prison Services

• – information about the work carried out in prisons throughout England and Wales

Emergency Services

Getting Experience

• St John Ambulance