Redeployable CEO and co-founder Ben Reid proposes that the current system for job searches is broken. This can create an even greater challenge for military personnel who are seeking to make the transition to the private sector. Redeployable was created to help address that issue. They first established the company in the United Kingdom and recently brought it “across the pond” to the United States. 
A recent survey showed that between twenty-seven and forty-four percent of Veterans stated that the transition from military to civilian life was difficult for them. “Translating” their military training and skills to a private sector position is one of the most common challenges.
Redeployable is completely cost free for all Veterans. Their system begins with matching a Veteran with careers that match their capabilities in high growth fields. They also provide simulations, so the Veterans are able to “test-drive” the career before deciding to apply.
Redeployable recently partnered in a research study in coordination with the non-profit Hire Heroes USA. According to the report, the skills that are becoming more valuable — not less — are deeply human ones: judgment, leadership, and operational problem-solving. Military experience is built around exactly these capabilities — leading under pressure, adapting to evolving missions, and making decisions without perfect information.
Redeployable has identified six employment “sweet spots” that fit Veteran skill sets the best and are considered relatively impervious to threats from Artificial Intelligence. These include cybersecurity, healthcare, skilled trades, engineering, program & operations management and supply chain/logistics.
Ben shares that too many Veterans focus upon the wrong metric. Rather than just trying to find a job, they should be thinking long term and considering the trajectory of that career path. He also shares some of the most effective ways to prepare for the transition. “Veterans are in one of the biggest private member clubs in the world. Use your networks!”
Ben served as an aircraft engineer in the British Army for just under twelve years.