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Top Insider Advice
No matter what anyone tells you, your career is yours to make of what you wish. There are endless opportunities, be it sport, travelling, adventure training, being attached to certain units, doing a different role within the role you already do, the opportunities are endless.
Career path
Military Administrator (Combat Human Resource Specialist)
Adjutant General Corps, Corps Engagement Team
From 09/2019 to 03/2021Senior Sub Unit Administrator
The 2nd Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment
From 07/2018 to 09/2019Section Commander
Army Foundation College - Harrogate
From 08/2016 to 07/2018Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
I love travelling the country and telling people about the AGC and my job role and how it isn't what everyone expects it to be. There are so many opportunities to do: Para Course, Commanders Course, Skill at Arms, Drill Instructor, Adventure Training Instructor courses, and a vast range of career based qualifications
Greatest achievements
Whilst being attached to 'The 2nd Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment', I had the opportunity to do the Specialised Infantry Cadre with my Company. I was the only female to pass during that course.
James W
Royal artillery
Top Insider Advice
Do your research as there are so many jobs in the army. I would also advise candidates to get on top of their fitness - as the fitter you are the easier basic training will be.
Carl S
Careers Adviser
Top Insider Advice
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.
Katie -
Staff Officer - Projects for People
Top Insider Advice
The Army provides a whole host of challenges at every level, but it also provides you with the tools to rise to those challenges, and if you so choose, surpass them. The training that the Army provides allows you to find your true and best self, to push yourself and test yourself - work out what you want to achieve, then use your new found skills to achieve even more!
