Erin R.

I started as a Combat Medical Technician, now working as a recruiter

I joined the reserves in 2021 as a CMT with 3 Royal Welsh. I was a part of the old style mod 1-3 basic training courses and then completed my initial trade training (CMT3). After that I worked for the Infantry Engagement Team working at events, visiting schools and supporting MPCT colleges as part of the recruiting team. During that time I did my CMT 2 course and I am now looking forward to completing my CMT 1 in the near future. Having worked in that team for close to two years I then did my recruiters course, allowing me to become the recruiter for 3 R Welsh HQ and C company, which is the role I am currently working in.

I am a recruiter for 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh

Having had previously worked in the Infantry Engagement Team I decided this role would suit me quite well. I enjoy supporting people who are wanting to join and being able to make the process as easy as possible for them.

Supporting and guiding people through the joining process

Being able to help someone through the process of joining the Army, watching the progression and development through the process is rewarding, I enjoy pushing people to try things they wouldn't have normally considered and seeing they can achieve things they didn't think were possible.

Believe you can do it.

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.

Being in the position I am now

I doubted myself when I first joined the reserves but it has pushed me to do courses and different roles I wouldn't have picked. It has given me a lot of experience and knowledge I wouldn't have found otherwise.