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The Vacancy That's Costing You More Than You Think: Making the CFO Case for a New Technical Talent Pipeline

Build the fully-loaded cost model for an unfilled substation technician or control room operator seat, and make the CFO case for a structured alternative pipeline.

The Simulation Advantage in Defence Hiring: How Cleared-Role Employers Are Cutting Time-to-Fill Without Lowering the Bar

Defence TA leaders stuck on credential-matching are leaving the clearable talent pool untapped. Job simulation changes what evidence of capability looks like.

AI Is Coming for Office Jobs. These Six Trades Are Growing Anyway: Here's the Data.

AI is eliminating white-collar roles faster than most realize. Here are six skilled trades with real growth data, low automation exposure, and no degree required.

The HVAC Career Map: Where You Start, What You Earn, and How Fast You Can Climb

Residential vs. commercial vs. controls: an honest HVAC career map with real salary numbers at years 1, 3, and 5 — before you spend $8,000 on trade school.

Power Line Technician: What the Job Actually Looks Like and What It Pays in 2026

From pre-dawn storm callouts to $55/hr union scale, here's the unfiltered breakdown of what a power line technician does, earns, and endures in 2026.

Pipefitter Apprentice vs. Journeyman Pipefitter at a Data Center: Why the Construction-to-Commissioning Track Pays More

From a $22/hr apprentice wage to $150k as a commissioning tech: here's how the data center construction boom reshapes pipefitter career earnings and timelines.

What a Defense Contractor Actually Pays a Former Army 94E — and What the Clearance Is Worth on the Open Market

Army 94E veterans carry RF hardware experience and an active Secret clearance. Here's what defense contractors actually pay for both, in real numbers.

Navy MM to Rotating Equipment Technician: Why Petrochemical Plants Are Paying More Than Shipyards Right Now

Navy MMs default to shipyard or facilities jobs paying $52k–$68k. Gulf Coast petrochemical plants are paying $85k–$112k for the same skills. Here's the comparison.

Air Force 3E4 to Fire Suppression Systems Technician: The $80k Installation Career That Doesn't Require Starting Over

Air Force 3E4s are walking into $75k–$95k fire suppression careers without starting over. Here's the NICET credentialing map and who's hiring veterans now.

Army 94F to Defense Contractor: How to Read the Job Posting Correctly

Army 94F soldiers qualify for three high-paying defense contractor roles on day one. Here's how to find them, decode the posting, and leverage your clearance.

Marine Corps 1341 to Heavy Equipment Technician: What Construction and Mining Will Actually Pay You

Marine Corps 1341s maintain multi-million-dollar diesel and hydraulic systems under field conditions most civilians never see. Here's what the market actually pays.

Army 25B to Industrial Control Systems Technician: Why Your Network Admin Background Is Worth $30k More in Energy

Army 25B soldiers default to IT help desk at $45k–$55k. SCADA and ICS technician roles in energy pay $75k–$95k — and your networking background already qualifies you.

Navy Nuclear Machinist Mate to Civilian Reactor Operator: Why MM(N) Veterans Skip the Line

Navy nuke-trained veterans can reach a licensed Reactor Operator role in 18–30 months. Here's why the civilian nuclear industry is hunting for MM(N)s right now.

Substation Technician: The $85K Utility Job That Needs Your Military Electrical Background

Veterans with Army 94E, Navy EM, or Air Force 3E0 backgrounds are exactly what utilities need as the US grid expands. Here's the salary data and career path.

Army 91B to HVAC Technician: What the Salary Curve Actually Looks Like

Army 91B mechanics are a near-perfect fit for commercial HVAC. Here's the honest credential stack, the regional salary tiers, and a realistic 36-month timeline to full wage.

Aircraft Mechanic to Power Generation Technician: What the Energy Sector Actually Pays Compared to Airlines and MRO

Air Force 2A6 and Navy AD rates default to airline jobs without knowing power generation pays more. Here's the honest salary breakdown across all three paths.

Fiber Splicer to Field Engineer: The Telecom Promotion Track Nobody Talks About

The BEAD broadband buildout is creating a decade of hiring demand. Here's the full salary ladder from fiber splicer to OSP project manager — and why 25U and 25L veterans are positioned to climb it fast.

Your ATS Is Quietly Rejecting the Best Electrical Technicians You Will Never Meet

Keyword-based ATS filters systematically discard military-trained and career-switching electrical technicians. Here's the operational fix utilities TA leaders need.

Electrical Lineworker Career and Salary Guide: What the Job Actually Pays in 2026

What does an electrical lineworker actually do, and what does it pay? Full breakdown of IBEW apprenticeship wages, overtime reality, and how to get started in 2026.

How to Read a Defense Contractor Job Posting When Your Background Is Enlisted, Not Officer

Defense contractor postings look like they were written for officers and engineers. Here's how E-5 through E-7 veterans decode the real entry points.

The Retirement Cliff: Why Data Centre Operators Are Running Out of Qualified Engineers

Data centre capacity is expanding at record pace while the M&E engineers who run it are ageing out. Here's why poaching won't fix it and what will.

Career Change Before AI Automation: A Five-Minute Triage Guide to the Roles That Won't Disappear

AI is already erasing white-collar roles. Use this practical triage framework to assess your displacement risk and map a 12-month path into maintenance and repair careers paying $60K–$97K+.

The Reservist's Guide to Wind Turbine Maintenance: A Real Training Pathway

From GWO modules to employer sponsorship: the exact training pathway UK reservists and ex-military tradespeople need to break into wind turbine maintenance.

The $80K Starting Floor: Why Data Center Technician Is the Career-Switcher's Smartest Move Right Now

Data centers are hiring 250,000+ technicians by 2030 at $75K–$140K+. No IT degree required. Here's the exact cert path and what the job actually pays.

Redeployable Raises Investment From Industry Leaders to Accelerate into the Tech Recruitment Space

We’re super excited to announce a huge moment for Redeployable - the closure of a transformative funding round. It means we can now go full-steam-ahead on our mission to reshape the tech military recruitment landscape.

Career Recon: Why Data Centres Could Be Your Next Mission

Find Your IKIGAI: The Sweet Spot Between Military Skills and Civilian Purpose

If you nail down the right career for your lifestyle, you'll thank yourself later.

In review: Redeployable x Meta launch event

We hosted our launch event with Meta, digging into why veterans are so great for business. Gareth reviewed it (and no, we didn't ask him to do this)

Redeployable is Startup of the Year

We’re not usually ones for shouting about ourselves, but we’re making an exception for this.

Skills Translation: Teamwork with Greg Poole

Your teamwork skills set you apart. Trust us. And trust Greg.

Skills-First Engineering: How NEXT is Redefining Technical Recruitment

So What Does SaaS Actually Mean?

Get the facts before your career change.

Straight Up: What the 2025 Job Market Means for Veterans

Your crystal ball for the upcoming year.

Sustainable Employment for Veterans: What Works, What Doesn't, and What Needs to Change

Get the facts on how to land the right job.

UK Hiring Trends: First Half of 2025

What’s booming, what’s breaking, and what career switchers should take from it.

Understanding Your Military Resettlement Benefits: A No-Nonsense Guide

There’s a mountain of benefits available, but finding clear and accurate information? That’s another story.

Why Are Some Veterans Underemployed, And What Can We Do About It?

Underemployment is still hitting the military community hard. Here's how to avoid it.

Why This Navy Engineer Wishes He'd Joined a Data Centre Straight After Service

The AI Career Shift: Where Veterans Should Focus in 2026

New analysis from Redeployable and Hire Heroes USA reveals the fastest-growing, most automation-resistant civilian careers where veterans are excelling.

Reading Between the Lines of a Civilian Job Description

Sometimes it feels like they're written in code.

The Resettlement Diaries: From REME Captain to Civvy Street

Follow Craig as he navigates resettlement.

5 Ways to Keep Your Military Identity When You Transition Out

Advice We Wish We'd Had When We Left The Military

Get the advice we were missing!

Building Your Personal Brand: A Guide For Career Transitioners

Don't underestimate the importance of a personal brand. Trust us.

But What Does 'Tech Sales' Actually Mean?

Get the facts!

Career Recon: Life in the Energy Sector - What We Learnt from the Event

Decoding Civilian Work: How Not To Cock-Up Your New Job

Our tips for kicking off your civilian career.

Don’t Leave It Too Late: 5 Common Mistakes in Resettlement (And How to Dodge Them)

Winging it might work on exercise. It doesn’t work in resettlement.

Employer? Here's What The Different Military Ranks and Roles Mean

If you’re introducing a military hiring initiative, first off, congratulations. Let us help decode some tricky terminology.

Exploring Green Tech: Why Veterans are So Well Suited

Green Tech: The civvy careers that could actually save the planet.

Exploring StartUps: How Veterans Can Make the Difference

If you're not afraid of mucking in, this could be for you.

Exploring the Civilian Chief of Staff Role: And Why You'd Be Excellent

It's lucrative. It's in demand. You've likely got the skillset.

Exploring the Cybersecurity Industry: Why Veterans are Critical

Cybersecurity is not just important. It’s critical. And you're good at critical.

Exploring the Defence Industry: Why it's a Perfect Fit for Military Candidates

Get squared away on what life in civilian defence is all about.

Exploring the Finance Industry: Why Veterans Excel

Why finance could be your next mission, and what to know before you dive in.

Exploring the Infrastructure Industry: Why Veterans are the Missing Link

It's the boom we're betting on.

Exploring the Space Industry: Why It's a Perfect Fit for Military Candidates

Get clued up on the space industry if you're considering making the leap.

Exploring the Tech Sales Industry: How Veterans Can Earn Big

Get to know this fast-growing, high-earning industry.

Finding Your Post-Military Purpose: Applying the Ikigai Model

It's a simple, but highly effective method. Trust.

Five Skills You Got From the Military and How to Show Them Off

You’re a force to be reckoned with, never underestimate your skill set!

From RAF to Partner Sales: The Success of Veterans' Adaptability and Impact

From Submarine Engineer to Data Centre Compliance: Why This Veteran Found His Perfect Role at Digital Realty

How AI Is Impacting Your Career in 2025

AI is here to stay, learn to work alongside it, or get left behind.

How to Avoid Veteran Clichés and Stand Out from the Crowd

On time. Smart. Uber polite. That’s probably what comes to mind when employers think about vets. But you know, and we know, that you have more in your roster than that.

How to Use AI Without Sounding Like a Robot

If you're not using AI, you're wasting time.

How to get Your Working From Home Strategy Right

Working from home isn't going anywhere. Get your strategy right. Oh, and it's WFH.

Industries in Motion: Where Veterans Should Look Next

The job market has been feeling a little cool in places, but not everywhere.

Leveraging Technology for Veterans: A Guide to Navigating Your Military Transition

There's so much tech you can use for your transition. Keep up, or get left behind.

Mastering Your Finances for Life After Service

Get these simple things sorted, and you'll thank yourself later.

Military Service to Finance: The Questions You Should Ask Yourself First

We reckon there's more to finance than you think.

Paul Lacy: Why veterans are suited to early-stage tech companies

Paul's two-pence on why startups suit veterans.

Resettlement Real Talk: What Transition Really Feels Like

Get the hard truths from Doc and Chris.

Salary Strategies for the Civilian Market

Get a handle on your worth, ready for entering negotiations.

Skills Match: Why So Many Veterans are Pursuing Green Careers

It's purpose-packed. And you've probably got the right skill set to excel.

The Best Industries For Flexing Your Military Experience

You've got the skills, but here's the best industries for flexing them in!

The Framework Every Career-Switcher Needs

The secret to a smooth-sailing career change. You're welcome.

The Role of Family in your Military Career Transition

It's not all about you! Family buy-in makes life much easier.

The STAR Method: What’s it all About?

Do your skills a favour and explain them properly.

The Strategy for Building a Powerful Network

Network with a strategy = see results

This Marine Engineer Found His Perfect Fit at Digital Realty

This RAF Engineer Swapped Signing Off on £70 Million Jets for Conveyor Belts (And Loves It)

What's the difference between an SDR & BDR?

Get your lingo straight.

Why Veterans Make SaaS Their Next High-Performance Role

From Military Missions to SaaS Success

Your First Year Our: Finding Your Place in the Civilian Workforce

Toms two-cents on how to move smoothly into civvy street.

From Military to Management: How Veterans Make Brilliant Leaders

Spoiler: It's all in your training.

How Do You Start Networking?

Networking for service leavers: It’s not optional. It’s essential.

Managing Stress and Anxiety During Resettlement: A Veteran's Guide

Leaving the military is a huge deal, give yourself a break.

Nail Your Interview Technique: Our Tips for Candidates

With these tips, you'll go far.

Why Companies Should Be Hiring Ex-Military Talent

In short: Vets bring a lot to the table.

The Hidden Costs of Civilian Life

Get clued up so you can get ahead.

Redeployable's No-BS Guide to Resettlement

It’s the guide we wish we had when we left.

What Are The Different Roles Available In Tech Sales?

Figure out where you fit in and which roles might be best suited to you.