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David O.

CSgt Infantry Nurture LO

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CSgt Infantry Nurture LO

British Army

Started 08/2021 to Present

Candidate Support Manager - Junior Entry

British Army

From 09/2015 to 07/2021

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What do you like about your job and the company?

Ensuring all potential Infanteers, Footguards and Paratroopers have all the right information at the right time and are fully prepared for the challenges that lay ahead.

Greatest achievements

I've completed 7 demanding Operational Tours serving my country in various locations around the globe, and the sense of pride and achievement when finished a successful tour can't be beaten. I've also taken part in numerous exercises around the world, Canada, Kuwait, Belize, America, Falkland Islands, Botswana, Cyprus to name a few. Seeing the world whilst doing my job has been and absolute dream and privilege.

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I left school with decent grades, and was a CNC Programmer before i joined the Army at 25. I could of carried on down the engineering side of things in the Army, but that isn't what I wanted to do. I wanted to join the Royal Artillery and work with the firepower that it offers. If you join the Army in a job role that you don't like or enjoy you will hate it and want to do something else. There are 200 jobs in the Army meaning there is something out there for you. You just need to apply yourself.

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There will be opportunities that come your way, which at first may not sound great, however, if you volunteer for those you will be rewarded. I volunteered to go to Kosovo for 6 weeks, in return I was picked to go skiing for a week in Italy, all paid for by the Army. I loved both experiences and have never regretted that decision.

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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.
Discussions with David O
What would be the best GCSE's to take for the parachute regiment?
in Career Tips·Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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Is the Army swim test compulsory?
in Career Tips·Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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Do you get to choose which regiment you join?
in Career Tips·Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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Do paratroopers get extra pay?
in Career Tips·Friday, December 31, 2021
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Can I wear religious jewellery if my faith believes in it such as a necklace
in Career Tips·Monday, May 16, 2022
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