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Holly J.

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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.

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Military Administrator (Combat Human Resource Specialist)

Adjutant General Corps, Corps Engagement Team

From 09/2019 to 03/2021

Senior Sub Unit Administrator

The 2nd Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment

From 07/2018 to 09/2019

Section Commander

Army Foundation College - Harrogate

From 08/2016 to 07/2018

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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.

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Gary T

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Top Insider Advice

If you've taken the time to get this far keep going. The Army life is one full of challenges for the better you. Life will be though at times as you find you feet and get to understand the way things are done. You'll be with and supported by like minded people alll with the same drive to be the best they can.

Claire W

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I think its really important in life to put yourself forward for opportunities for personal development and to help you identify what you enjoy doing. It doesn't matter if you try something and it doesn't work out, the most important thing is that you have tried it. My favourite quote is 'Never try, never know'.

Jason W

British Army

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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.
Discussions with Holly J
Do soldiers pay tax? What would overall total outgoings of a soldiers salary?
in Career Tips·Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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How do I get into afc Harrogate?
in How to apply·Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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Does the AGC have a phase 2 training? how long would it be if yes.
in Career Tips·Monday, January 6, 2020
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What’s it like for a woman in the infantry?
in Career Tips·Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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