CAREER PURSUIT 2021

CAREER PURSUIT 1 Welcome “The limited awareness of support opportunities points to an urgent need for better information for spouses and partners and a more joined-up approach to coordinating it.” Living in our Shoes: Understanding the needs of UK Armed Forces families, June 2020 When I launched Career Pursuit last year, it was precisely to solve the problem above. Although a wealth of employment and business support was out there for military spouses/partners, there was nothing to centrally signpost it. Career Pursuit solved that problem. It provided a consolidated hub of information for anyone embarking on a career change or business start-up. I am, therefore, excited to announce that Career Pursuit returns this year and is bigger and better than ever! The 2021 edition of the magazine has grown considerably. It has gone from being a fledgling initiative produced at my kitchen table to boasting an entire professional production team. It contains additional resources, courses, and advice for job seekers and entrepreneurs to help navigate the unique challenges facing the military community. Excitingly, sponsorship from Barclays and RAF Astra means Career Pursuit will reach even more people. As leading supporters of the military, these organisations recognise the enormous value the magazine brings to serving members and their partners across the UK Armed Forces writ large. With their fantastic support, we have been able to release the latest version of Career Pursuit both digitally and in print. For this, I cannot thank them enough. The true value of Career Pursuit, however, comes from the contributors and production team who bring it to life. Every article in the magazine is written, produced, and published by amilitary spouse/partner or veteran, even down to the printing! This just goes to show what an amazing variety of expertise we have in our fantastic community. I always advise people to reach out within the military community with any career or business-related questions they may have. Their support to launch the 2021 edition of Career Pursuit is testament to this eclectic mix of talent. With their input, we have been able to create a very high-quality and professional product. Happy reading, best of luck wherever your journey takes you, and I hope that Career Pursuit assists along the way. Founder and Editor-in-Chief