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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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Started 12/2021 to Present

Regimental Signals Instructor

Royal Lancers HQ Command Troop

From 12/2019 to 12/2021

SHQ Advanced Signaller

Royal Lancers C SQN

From 05/2018 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

So the Army is one big team, especially in Basic training you are all in same position but you work together as a team. You will remember those days for the rest of your life and form friendships for life.

Jason W

British Army

Top Insider Advice

The best advice i was given while on the train to pirbright was when you get to the station , give your service number in two groups of 4. Try get your Cat B driving licence before you start training, this will just help you move about easier in the early days you will have alot kit, also when you get to Phase 2 and 3 training you will be fast tracked to HGV etc. driving cost money so you will be hanging around waiting for it easier if you do it yourself be proactive. Fitness is a big part of army life so goto the Gym do some sort of basic rountine even if its walking around the block get the pulse rate going, Again it will just make service life so much easier if you fit.

Erin R

Combat Medical Technician

Top Insider Advice

Don't let yourself not take an opportunity because you are scared of failing. You will never know your true potential unless you give something a go.

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·Friday, May 12, 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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Shall I have a backup option before I join the military?
in Career Tips·Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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