But not everyone thinks it's amazing. Image source, Karmarama. The Army's latest recruitment campaign focuses on building confidence. This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Army recruiting "snowflakes": What do people think? Image source, Richard Jones. Richard says the forces need to appreciate their recruits more. Richard says he's "happier" now he works as a farmer. Related Topics. Published 2 January The process will include:. You can find out more about the fitness standards you'll need to meet in the:. Call or use webchat Webchat does not work in IE11, you will need to use a different browser ie chrome, firefox, etc.
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You will need to check age restrictions for the role you want to do at: British Army careers Royal Air Force RAF careers Royal Navy Careers If you are working and have time to spare, you could join on a part-time basis in paid roles as a reserve. However, a degree isn't essential - see what's available for your level of education by checking your Army entry options.
Whether or not you're a graduate, to join as an officer you'll need to apply online and attend an interview with a local recruiter. Get interview tips to help you succeed. This includes a hour briefing with physical and practical exercises, followed by a three-and-a-half-day Main Board where you'll put your skills into practice. Once you've joined the Army, there are lots of opportunities for professional development and career progression through the clearly defined ranking structure.
Alternatively, if you're interested in joining the Army part time - with a minimum commitment of 19 days per year - consider the Army Reserve AR , previously known as the Territorial Army TA. In terms of career progression in the RAF , there are three ranking structures: commissioned officers the equivalent of managers , airmen and airwomen, and non-commissioned aircrew.
Once you've decided which role is for you and you're ready to apply, visit the RAF recruitment website. There are seven steps in the application process: an RAF aptitude test, selection interviews, health assessment, fitness test, pre-recruit training course, acceptance and training.
By entering your age and level of education, you'll get to see the jobs you're eligible for. Another entry route is through an RAF apprenticeship. There are currently 23 roles to choose from, such as cyberspace communication specialist, RAF regiment gunner, survival equipment specialist and aircraft technician. Learn more about RAF apprenticeships , or apprenticeships in general. Across these five Naval services there are nine specialist branches :. Within these categories there are more than a hundred different roles available, from aircrew officer pilot and medical officer, to mine warfare specialist and weapon engineer officer.
If you apply for an officer role, there are several stages you'll need to get through: Naval Service Recruiting Test NSRT and informal interview, medical and eye tests, fitness tests, interview, Admiralty Interview Board, and security and reference check. You'll then start your training.
The Admiralty Board Interview includes an essay, leadership task, planning exercise and presentation, interview, psychometric tests and a fitness test. Get some general advice on how to approach psychometric tests. I think sootyandjim of this parish is something to do with them so he'll probably be along sometime.
My degree is in Film.. The raf would be a different direction entirely … But I'm a pragmatist at heart, I'm not too concerned about the job, 'aerospace battle manager' is 1st choice but the salary, lifestyle, and job security are what I'm looking at.
Biggest regret I've ever had was turning down my acceptance into the RAF 2 days before my training was due to start for a girl. Was going in as an officer in Imagery intelligence — Dream job.
Needless to say we broke up a year later and the RAF laughed down the phone at me when i asked if i could re-apply.
Be prepared for a long application process, mine took approx 18 months iirc which included a couple of days worth of tests at RAF Chicksands. I'd do the job now if they'd let me. Are you looking as going in as an Officer? I looked seriously at joining as a Fighter Controller before Uni but later decided against it.
I was an Air Cadet for years and visited many bases and spoke to lots of people there. Unfortunately, it involves sitting in a hole in the ground, on a rubbish base miles from anywhere, although this appears to be specific to Fighter Controllers. The general life of an Officer seems good — you're really well looked after and the social side and aporting activities are second to none.
I know someone who is a Navigator at an exciting base and loves every minute. Have you got experience of the Military at all? It can be a shock, the way they operate, the discipline, the bullshit, that way of life is fine if you know how it works, it can be…hard otherwise. Have you looked at joining the police? There are a lot of ex forces in the police who all speak highly of their times there but very quickly got sick of the deployments and look stints away from home, especially if you're settling down and have family I know not everyone is the same.
But police has a lot of variety, options and good jobs out there. I'm in the RAF, i've been in just over 12 years and love it!!! I have never looked back or regretted joining up. I have met some quality folks and done some awesome things and been some great places.
Im in the RAF and have to say its a very good life. If you are after a career more than a job its hard to beat. Can't fault it. Still trying to work off the beer belly even now ;.
You mentioned that your degree is in film. Have you seen this. You may end up operating with the Army though as I would imagine that taking pictures of planes taking off from airfields might get quite dull.
Unless you're a fast jet pilot you're only ever going to be support staff — admin in a blue jumper. I'd suggest that simply by being here, on the site, you're more likely to be happy getting your hands oily and occasionally enjoy?
Thus far no one has mentioned either the RN nor the RM. Ti29er — Nice piece of generalisation, you do your parent service a great discredit for uttering such bilge as well as the memories of many 'blue jumper wearers' who have lost their lives recently far from a paperclip. Plenty of 'oily hands' moments as well as brown trouser ones. So please, don't judge all the RAF from the not as brief as it could be interface with movements muppets and snowdrops at Brize Norton!
He says he had a shot fired in his general vicinity once in his whole career, while involved in evacuating British civvies in Cyprus. Make sure you realise what you may potentially be called upon to do.
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