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Carl S.

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Take it slow, understand what you want to do and the process involved, seize opportunities when you can! This can be a lifestyle not just a job.

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Recruitment Group

Started 01/2022 to Present

Regimental Signals Instructor

Royal Lancers HQ Command Troop

From 01/2020 to 12/2021

SHQ Advanced Signaller

Royal Lancers C SQN

From 06/2018 to 12/2019

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What do you like about your job and the company?

My day to day job requires me to contact candidates within my local community and recruitment isn't just promoting what the army has to offer, but what the army can offer to the community too. My motivation is being able to assist those through the process to ensure they take full advantage of the opportunities available to them.

Greatest achievements

Before the army I worked in easy going jobs. I wanted more, but it seemed like such a monumental task. Just having the courage to take the first steps to the careers centre and asking about the process was big in itself. I would not have had the life I do now without the armed forces or the amazing experiences I have had! From war games in Canada to chilling in saunas in Norway. I have had the opportunity to travel in ways I never would have been able to without the army.

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Top Insider Advice

Embrace every opportunity to learn, stay disciplined, and lean on your team — they’ll become like family. Keep a positive mindset, take pride in your role, and remember that resilience and adaptability are key to success in military life.

Josh S

Education and Training Officer

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Research all of the jobs available in the Army. I didn't even know I could be a teacher when I started out and now I am loving my job! There is a role for everyone in this organisation.

James G

REMSO

Top Insider Advice

Research the benefits of being in the Army Reserve, there will be a job with in the Army Reserve that interests you, speak to as many people as possible. Visit the units and get a feeling for the roles and the people that are there. Go with a can do attitude and give all you can as you will get it back in life experience, civilian qualifications and sense of achievement. You will gain life long friends and have some of the most exciting weekends possible. Even if you only do it for a short time, you will have gained something and you can always say you tried it. Remember it's easier to get out of, than to get into. And something not tried, is an opportunity missed.

Discussions with Carl S
Type of training activities in basic / phase 1 training
in Career Tips·Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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What does light cavalry do and do they see combat like infantrymen
in Career Tips·Saturday, May 13, 2023
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When I'm apply as 15 7 months. Should I put down my predicted grades?
in General·Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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officer requirements
in General·Sunday, June 11, 2023
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