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First interview next week

Posted: Thu 11 Dec, 2008 9:00 am
by Paul.harper
Hi any body got any advice on the 1st interview. ?? :D

Posted: Thu 11 Dec, 2008 9:07 am
by MajorRageUK
It pays to learn a bit of background info about your chosen Regiment/Corps. Try and prepare for most of the obvious questions so you can answer them in a clear and direct way. For example; What sort of training have you been doing to make you think you're ready for the Army?

Give a good think to questions like that; Why you want to join the Army, what your family thinks about you joining etc.

Make sure you have a pretty good idea of what your 1.5 mile time is, it will be asked. Always be enthusiastic, especially when you're asked whether you think you're right for the Army, let your enthusiasm radiate.

Oh, also; make sure you take a bloody tie along with your suit! A lad turned up at my local ACIO looking like he was getting ready to hit the tiles.

Other than that mate, just be honest, don't bother trying to blag it, the recruiters are there to help you not hinder you. Best of luck chap, I'm sure you'll be fine!

Regards,

Ben.

Posted: Fri 12 Dec, 2008 3:13 am
by Dawber
i am sure this info will come into use for me once i have my 1st interview thanks i think it will be of some use :D

Posted: Fri 12 Dec, 2008 9:27 pm
by druadan
Don't repeat yourself :roll:

Posted: Sat 13 Dec, 2008 2:15 am
by Dawber
hahaha just noticed that i had a few beers by the time of writing that lol

no need to be so sarcastic when pointing it out though lmao

Posted: Sun 14 Dec, 2008 11:52 am
by jstagg
Dawber, Don't think.. know! these people have gone before you so they know.


Don't fidget, swear, or stumble around what you're going to say to much.. I've been to so many job interviews in my time I was used to it. (not because I was a crap employee because allot of work shuts down in my town)

And when they ask about you're life ect don't give them a full story pic 2 major things and then keep them short and sweet.

Posted: Tue 16 Dec, 2008 12:34 am
by Dawber
Jstagg wrote:Dawber, Don't think.. know! these people have gone before you so they know.
i know that i was just saying thanks for the info didnt mean it like it might not be useful as i kno it will what i said i guess was kind of just a figure of speach

Posted: Tue 16 Dec, 2008 7:55 am
by MSI64
Think about Body Language, Dont slouch but dont sit ramrod straight.
Engage with your Interviewer and answer all his questions as much as you can.
Remember He is just a guy like you, He is trained to make you feel at ease so Relax and BE YOURSELF.

Posted: Tue 16 Dec, 2008 10:21 am
by jstagg
MSI64 wrote:Think about Body Language, Dont slouch but dont sit ramrod straight.
Engage with your Interviewer and answer all his questions as much as you can.
Remember He is just a guy like you, He is trained to make you feel at ease so Relax and BE YOURSELF.

And trained to kill you if need be as well... lol



Best of luck for you're interview.

Posted: Tue 16 Dec, 2008 10:23 am
by Paul.harper
cheers for the advice lads much appreciated

Posted: Wed 17 Dec, 2008 2:08 pm
by Paul.harper
getting a little fustrated now.

got told two weeks ago that my medical came back fine and that they will ring me with my interview date.

rang yesterday and they said the exact same !!!

has any one esle had any problems with there app ??

Posted: Wed 17 Dec, 2008 2:19 pm
by Hyperlithe
If they said they will ring you, then they will ring you!
They are really busy right now, so just have a little patience.

Posted: Wed 17 Dec, 2008 2:45 pm
by Paul.harper
sorry if i sound inpaticiant its more fustration i really wanted to get the interviews out the way before xmas thats all

Posted: Wed 17 Dec, 2008 3:49 pm
by Wholley
Grenider Guards???
Have the British formed a new regiment without telling their allies? :roll: I'm getting royally PO'ed at this inattention to spelling.
Recruiters watch this forum and guess what they look for?

Go on,I'll give you two guesses.

Posted: Wed 17 Dec, 2008 4:17 pm
by Paul.harper
Wholley chill out mate it's one mistake its not the end of the world.
And theres no need to be a cock about it is there