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Hello all, just thought I would give a progress report to all those that might be interested. I have posted on here before, and I might have mentioned then that I had a knee injury that could call curtains on any military career!
Well I am happy to say that I got the results of my MRI scan which showed no damage to ligaments or, more importantly the cartilage. So I finally put my application in on the 01/12/07 (online), and got a call back yesterday 11/01/08 to go in to my local AFCO to discuss my options and press on to the next stage.
I believe that this 'meeting' is just to go over my application and speak with someone from my regiment of choice (Scots Guards). So my question is this, is this an informal meeting/interview? If so, should i go smart (shirt, tie), also do you think i should be 'swatting' up on my regimental history and such?
Thanks in advance for your help

Matthew.

Wouldn't have thought it would be tie shirt etc., but nothing wrong with making an effort I suppose, or just go smart/casual.

The rule I was given was when your dropping in for information you can go casual, but when they call you in they expect you to treat it as a more formal occasion and look smart. I don't know if that was my AFCO rules or is the generally accepted standard. It certainly wouldn't hurt if you went in shirt and tie and they were only expecting casual, but the other way round could hurt your chances.

same with me chris.

When just going in for information, you may go casual. When going in for the psychometrics, go shirt and trousers at the minimum. At the interview, suited and booted is the only way

Thanks for your replies. As I mentioned above I have already filled in an application, but I guess that was because it was online I will also have to meet a recruiter face to face to make sure that I'm a genuine applicant and process me on to the next stage.
I know that my original question may have seemed a little naive, but as I'm sure you can all appreciate I just want to make the right impression, as the saying goes, "you don't get a second chance to make a first impression!" This, at my age, will be a massive change and I want the recruiter to see that I take that seriously.
Again I thank you all, and I will keep you posted on my progress.
Matthew.

Please remember to capitalise the word 'I' in future.
Regards
T_T