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Emergency Services & Armed Forces

How do I get a job in the armed forces or emergency services?

Discover everything you need to know about starting a graduate career in the armed forces and emergency services.

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Emergency services and armed forces:   give your public spirit a practical expression. Protect your local community by providing emergency services - or defend Britain and the nation's interests in the Army, Royal Navy or RAF.

Cover letters: the golden rules

A carefully-crafted covering letter can demonstrate your commitment to the job, primary motivation in applying and sparkling personality all in one letter - and make all the difference to a recruiter's decision to ask you in for interview.

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