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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.

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Lead Recruiter - Armed Forces Careers Office - Sheffield

British Army

Started 02/2022 to Present

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What do you like about your job and the company?

I have been enjoying networking with the local education providers. It is good to be the lead responsible for ensuring youngsters have an understanding of what a career in the military looks like. I also like working alongside the Capita staff. It is a nice change to be working in a mixed environment of civilians and military.

Greatest achievements

in 2016, whilst I was at 3 Royal School Of Military Engineering Regiment (RSME), I was given the opportunity to give a presentation to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to 1 RSME. I briefed her on how the training methodology of 3 RSME had changed to fall in line with today's technological society. It was amazing to meet her and something I will never forget.

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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.

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Haribo (or morale-i-bo) will get you through everything. The only thing you can ever prep entirely for is fitness so work hard. Treat everyone how you want to be treated, you never know when you might rely on them whether it be people you go through training with or colleagues and friends you meet along the way- the Army is a small place!

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When I first applied for the Army I knew I could better my qualifications and travel around the world, but never knew I could gain so much more, for example I would have never of said in 10 years time I want to be a skiing instructor, but the Army has given me that experience and helped me work towards it.