One of the biggest challenges military spouses, veterans and service leavers face isn't a lack of experience—it's knowing how to communicate that experience in a way employers understand.
Frequent relocations, career breaks, overseas postings, changing sectors and balancing family life around military service can make even the most accomplished professional question how their career appears on paper. A CV may show several employers, employment gaps or career changes, but it rarely tells the story of the resilience, adaptability, leadership and determination developed along the way.
That's where Military Spouse Works makes a real difference.
Helping Military Families Tell The Story
Behind The CV
Founded by Jenny, Military Spouse Works combines professional recruitment expertise with lived experience as a military spouse. Having navigated the realities of military life herself, Jenny understands that military families often have to rebuild careers time and time again. Not because they lack commitment, but because service life demands flexibility.
Before launching Military Spouse Works in 2023, Jenny spent more than 20 years building a career in Human Resources and recruitment, including earning an MSc in Human Resources Management and leading successful recruitment campaigns across both the retail and higher education sectors. She understands exactly what recruiters are looking for and how applicants can present themselves in a way that stands out for all the right reasons.
Today, Jenny combines that recruitment knowledge with professional CV writing to help clients create career documents that are clear, engaging and tailored to today's recruitment processes, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Her goal isn't simply to produce an attractive CV. It's to help clients tell a compelling career story that gives employers confidence in the person behind the application.
Jenny's Personalised Support Includes:
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Professional CV writing and CV reviews
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ATS-friendly CV optimisation
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LinkedIn profile creation and optimisation
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Tailored cover letters and supporting statements
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One-to-one interview coaching
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Mock interviews
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Career transition guidance
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Group workshops and outplacement support for organisations
As a Certified Member of the British Association of CV Writers, Jenny works with people from every industry and career stage. While Military Spouse Works has become a trusted resource within the Armed Forces community, Jenny also supports professionals across the civilian sector who want to strengthen their applications and increase their confidence during the recruitment process.
Why Beyond the CV is proud to work with Military Spouse Works
Beyond the CV was created because we believe people are far more than their employment history.
Jenny shares that belief.
Every day she helps people uncover the skills, achievements and experiences that often get overlooked—whether that's leadership developed through military life, resilience built through constant relocation, or transferable skills gained from volunteering, parenting, caring responsibilities or career changes.
Instead of simply writing CVs, Jenny helps people recognise their own value and present it with confidence.
That philosophy perfectly reflects everything Beyond the CV stands for.
Supporting the Armed Forces Community
Military Spouse Works is passionate about supporting the wider Armed Forces community and proudly offers a military discount across all services for serving personnel, veterans, military spouses and military partners.
Whether you're returning to work after raising a family, rebuilding your career following a posting, transitioning out of the Armed Forces or simply looking to take the next step professionally, Jenny provides practical, honest and personalised support designed around your individual journey.
Sometimes, all it takes is someone who understands both recruitment and military life to help you unlock opportunities you didn't think were possible.
Looking for support with your CV, LinkedIn profile or interview preparation? Visit Military Spouse Works to explore Jenny's services or book a free discovery call to discuss how she can help you move your career forward.