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Top Insider Advice
I mean this in two different ways, the first is your mindset and the way you talk to yourself. If you wake up everyday with belief you can do anything, you absolutely can. The way you think is the strongest motivation you can give yourself. If a task is hard and you are struggling tell yourself you can and you will. Secondly is your physical strength, the British Army does have a fitness standard we expect candidates to achieve however they are not impossible for anyone. Again, put your mind to it and you can achieve it!
Career path
Combat Medical Technician
British Army
Started 09/2020 to PresentCompany
What do you like about your job and the company?
The main reason I love being a Combat Medic is the opportunities that are open to me. As we are needed in most situations, the experiences that are available to us are endless. It is not a normal 9-5 job, every single day is different and exciting. Being a combat medic is also an extremely rewarding job role where you will get a lot of satisfaction from different situations you may be involved in. You will also work with a wide variety of people from across the world, which is a great way to build confidence and learn more about different cultures.
Greatest achievements
As a Combat Medical Technician I was tasked to work alongside the NHS to provide support in hospitals across the UK. This was a moment in my career I was most proud of because I gained a lot of experience and knowledge from this task. It was a very rewarding job as the feedback from patients and staff were always positive about the work we were doing. It was also very interesting to work alongside the fantastic nurses and doctors we have working for the NHS.
Frank R
Top Insider Advice
It's always better to be at the bottom of a ladder you wan't to climb, than half way up one you don't. Okay... I promise I won't do anymore cheesy quotes from now on, but it really is true. I've always thought of this, as you can see from the various jobs I've had, I've always been looking for that one job that ticks every box for things you want out of a career. Don't be persuaded into doing a job you're not set on, just because it may result you getting your start date early. Or if you need a qualification for a particular job. Get that qualification! If it means you getting that career/job role that you really want, then go for it. Don't settle for second best.
Jordon W
Combat Medical Technician
Top Insider Advice
Sometime things can be difficult but stick to it and keep progressing. Most importantly enjoy the job if you don't enjoy it your not helping yourself or others.
James G
REMSO
Top Insider Advice
Research the benefits of being in the Army Reserve, there will be a job with in the Army Reserve that interests you, speak to as many people as possible. Visit the units and get a feeling for the roles and the people that are there. Go with a can do attitude and give all you can as you will get it back in life experience, civilian qualifications and sense of achievement. You will gain life long friends and have some of the most exciting weekends possible. Even if you only do it for a short time, you will have gained something and you can always say you tried it. Remember it's easier to get out of, than to get into. And something not tried, is an opportunity missed.
