Interview at AFCO

[Chris19]

I've got my first formal interview at the afco for Regiment Officer in 7 days, any tips? i'm dreading it! I really want this lol, what percentage of ppl usually get to the next stage and be sent to cranwell for testing?

[rockapemk1]

Be honest with them, no B/S, if they detect a hint of it your done for.

Loads of people get to OASC, its then only the lucky few that are offered IOT places.....something in the region of 2! lol

If they knock you back take on board all the feedback and use it, then try again. Best person to speak to is Big Cheese, has been there,done that, got the t-shirt etc.

Best of luck!

Rock

"Per Aruda"

[rockapemk1]

Can you let me know? I have to have formal one with my SCLO soon and i havent got a clue what format it will take..

[Chris19]

Thanks for the advice everyone, appreciated. I'm prepared for most of it, was up till 5am revising revising and revising, argh! however the only problem I have is goin to be on the motivation section.. as I really havn't had time to get an air field visit or anything as such as i've had to work and study

[sublime_envy]

most people don't go through airfield visits so don't worry about it. Remeber to play up any sports you have done from about 12 onwards and other activites. Saying 'Sorry sir all I do is work and study' won't really cut it. I recived a score of 3/6 on activties when I was working a job full time, was at uni, volunteering and exercising 3 times a week.

[Chris19]

Thanks mate, well i've done pentathlete, triathlete, abseiling, running, weight lifting, aikdo, judo and ju-jutsu, so I should be ok for that section right? hmm i'm quite nervous about it though!

[sublime_envy]

Thanks mate, well i've done pentathlete, triathlete, abseiling, running, weight lifting, aikdo, judo and ju-jutsu, so I should be ok for that section right? hmm i'm quite nervous about it though!

yeah sounds good! Good luck with everything anyway, Im sure you will be fine! Remember not to be too nervous!

[Chris19]

thanks for the help

[Chris19]

Well i've done my interview, it was not what I expected at all. I spent so many weeks going over current affairs, details of weopens, and I needed to talk about none of it. All I had to do was talk about my background, exams, interests, what I feel about leading people into a battle, drug related questions etc. I was nervous for absolutely nothing, it was really comfortable.

However he did tell me off the record that he does not think i'll be succesful yet, due to my A-level grades not being the best they could be, with defence cuts and all. But! he said he believes i've got what's needed to be an officer, and if i get a few years gunner experience behind me, theres no reason why I can't become one, so im quite happy, guess i'll apply to be a gunner

[Chris19]

Well I was very ill during my time at college, and I nearly failed totally, It was too hard for me to catch up and I only just managed to get grade 'E' in both my subjects. Therefore im not really suprised that i'd need experience to overcome those grades. If I do get to OASC I will pursue it and put everything into it, he said he was just giving advice if i did not get that far, the final decision will be known in about a week or so, just got to wait and see I guess!