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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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Recruiting Co-Coordinator
British Army
Started 08/2023 to PresentGunner Crewman (MLRS)
British Army- (Royal Artillery)
From 01/2016 to 08/2023Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
My main motivation at the minute is to self the brand of the British Army to potential candidates and people that don't necessarily what the Army has to offer. I can do this by organising more events and getting out into the public domain in more face to face situations. On a personal level its about promotion to Sergeant. Which comes hand in hand with me talking more people into joining the greatest fighting organisation in the world. If i get people to join, that will the result in promotion.
Greatest achievements
Pass off day is only something a soldier can understand and can describe. Unless you have experienced it yourself you will never understand it. So standing on the parade square with all your mates that you have just spent every second, of everyday with for 14 weeks is an honour. Very few people get to experience that. Being recognised by your peers and senior soldiers, that you are good enough to promote is a massive confidence boost to you as a person and for your career. Marching out in front of your battery, saluting your Battery Commander and receiving your new rank slide is a great honour.
Robert N
Lead Recruiter - Armed Forces Careers Office - Sheffield
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When I decided to join the Army. I was a fully qualified Fabricator / Welder. I decided to join the Royal Engineers as this trade. Because I was already qualified, I was able to fast track a large majority of my trade training. With this I was not only able to get to my first unit quicker but I also got a financial bonus. In my career I have held two fabricator / welder related posts, so have had the opportunity to remain current and competent in my trade.
Paul O
Corps Engagement Team Warrant Officer
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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.
Connor T
Army Air Corps CET Team.
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Throughout selection and training things will not always go your way, it is designed to be tough and challenge you to give you the tools and know how to succeed in the challenging job as a soldier. It is vitally important that when you have a tough day you have the drive and determination to get up go again and get better. Anyone can do this as long as you give yourself the right mindset.