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A New Perspective: Unveiling Employers’ Insights

Leon Lloyd, a former England international rugby player and the founder of Centrum, a company specializing in high-performance career transition management, delves into the intricate dynamics of military transition. In this insightful exploration, Lloyd sheds light on the perspectives of employers and the unique challenges faced by service members as they transition into civilian careers. Through his expertise and firsthand experience, he offers valuable insights and guidance to both employers and transitioning military personnel. Career transitions, whether from the military, elite sports, or other specialized fields, encompass more than just finding new jobs. They involve a profound shift in identity, …

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   Navigating New Horizons in 2025: Athlete Career Transitions with Centrum Solutions

As we approach the new year, the landscape of athlete career transitions is evolving, bringing new challenges and opportunities for those moving from the world of sports to the corporate realm. At Centrum Solutions, we are committed to leading this transformative journey, ensuring that athletes can effectively leverage their unique skills and experiences as they step into new roles. The Challenges of Transitioning in 2025 The transition from an athletic career to a business environment is multifaceted, and as we move into 2025, these challenges are becoming more pronounced. Athletes must navigate: The Value Athletes Bring to Business Athletes continue …

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Embracing Transferable Skills: A Key to Career Success in 2025

As we approach 2025 in just a few weeks, the job market continues to evolve, demanding adaptability and a diverse skill set from professionals across all industries. Transferable skills—those versatile abilities that can be applied across various roles and sectors—are becoming increasingly crucial for career success. At Centrum Solutions, we recognise the power of these skills, particularly for athletes, military personnel, and individuals transitioning between careers. The Growing Importance of Transferable Skills Recent employment data highlights a stable yet competitive job market, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.1% as of October 2024. In this environment, transferable skills offer …

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Embracing New Horizons

How Businesses Can Benefit from Hiring Olympians & Paralympians As the world watches in awe at the incredible feats of endurance, strength, and skill on display during the ongoing Olympics, it’s a timely moment to reflect on the journey that awaits many of these elite athletes once their sporting careers conclude. At Centrum Solutions, we understand that the transition from the adrenaline-fuelled world of professional sports to the structured corridors of business can be daunting. However, this transition also presents a unique opportunity for organisations to tap into an extraordinary talent pool. Here’s how businesses can benefit from hiring both …

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Matt’s Story | Career Change

So, the time has come to leave the life I have known for 12 years. Calling what we in the military do just a job or a career is a disservice, as it is all encompassing and touches every part of your life and that of your family. I have never been much of a person to write about what I do on social media or other blogging platforms, but I have found reading other leavers’ posts and stories helpful on the tough days during transition, so I thought I would share a few bits about my experience so that …

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The realities of accepting a counter-offer | Mitch Read

As the market has swung significantly to a candidate driven market from a client driven market, so has the frequency of the dreaded Counter-offer. This obstacle has become more prevalent in the last 2 years due to the shortfall in talent being available, against the rising numbers of vacancies as the corporate world begins to grow.  So, once you have made the decision to stay at your current company and turn down the offer of a new job, you automatically trigger a series of events that you need to consider carefully as this will have a huge bearing on whether …

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