listy Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Well, as the title says, this morning I have my first job interview since I joined the Army in 2005! Not going to lie I'm rather nervous but hopefully I can stop that showing during the interview All being well, I get the job and it's the start of a new career in the outdoor industry. Wish me luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Good luck, I have interviewed plenty of people over the years and I take little notice of someone being nervous, in fact it shows they care about it, it is passion and excitment for the role that I look for, and someone who has done their homework on the business they are talking to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Good luck mate - knock 'em dead (but not in the army sense) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnPreece Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Good Luck mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Good luck mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Cheers guys. Great start so far, I was early, they are running late. Just as well it wasn't the other way around lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Good luck just stay confident and show your passion and interest in the work and I'm sure you'll do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATT RR Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Dude You were a soldier! Hold your head high, sit up straight, neck in the back of the collar. Just be a soldier, it's what we are good at, and interviewers love us. Imagine it's your SJAR with the CO. Ask questions about the company, do some research into the company too. I was nervous as hell, but was told at every interview I went to that I was great, interviewed well. Unfortunately, we can be seen as either too qualified/experienced or not enough civilian experience. Just demonstrate that we are not always at war, and that we do "normal" jobs within barracks. That all of our experience and skill is highly transferable to the civilian sector. But don't be put off or let down if you don't get the job. Took me a while to get one, even though all my interviews went great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Oh and good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Good luck!! How has it.gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 It went really well guys. I'm really keen to work there and they seemed more interested in me than the other two candidates. Bearing in mind one turned up late, and we were told "bring something to run in" as we were taken to a point on the cliff where you can see where all the activities take place. The other two didn't bring suitable attire, whereas I had running trainers and shorts etc with me. I think it was a "gauging fitness" thing too, but on the sly I was happily jogging with the guy and the other two candidates were lagging well behind, and walking at times. Over all, and without seeming tod be big headed, from what I saw, I know who I'd employ, and it isn't them. They were both really quiet, didn't ask questions, one is fresh from college and the other isn't sure he wants it anyway. The interviewer also took my sizes for uniform, but not the other two, so may well be a sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 All sounds really positive and in the bag to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATT RR Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 It went really well guys. I'm really keen to work there and they seemed more interested in me than the other two candidates. Bearing in mind one turned up late, and we were told "bring something to run in" as we were taken to a point on the cliff where you can see where all the activities take place. The other two didn't bring suitable attire, whereas I had running trainers and shorts etc with me. I think it was a "gauging fitness" thing too, but on the sly I was happily jogging with the guy and the other two candidates were lagging well behind, and walking at times. Over all, and without seeming tod be big headed, from what I saw, I know who I'd employ, and it isn't them. They were both really quiet, didn't ask questions, one is fresh from college and the other isn't sure he wants it anyway. The interviewer also took my sizes for uniform, but not the other two, so may well be a sign well done sounds like you aced it! fingers crossed for you! I like the sound of the interview.....cliffe running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 What specifically would the job be doing anyway Listy? I used to have an outdoor career, but most of that entailed running from the Police with Ed. Luckily for me he has a more spermy odour to him so the dogs/coppers went for him more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnPreece Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Nice one mate well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRX Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Good luck bud, fingers crossed for good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanC Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Congrats mate, sounds like it went well fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Awesome Listy. This is good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 What specifically would the job be doing anyway Listy? It's working with kids at an adventure centre, so climbing, abseiling, kayaking, trim trails, team building, sports etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 It's working with kids at an adventure centre, so climbing, abseiling, kayaking, trim trails, team building, sports etc Sounds an ideal job considering your background. The other two people that were on the interview don't stand a chance. It sounds so pro-active that even after just reading what you put about them, I wouldn't want them either. It's a nice personal morale boost having a good job interview, makes you realise you're not just good for one thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy.r Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Sounds like you've nailed it! BZ Best of luck on getting the job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Aaaaaaand got an email today offering me a position. I don't know what this whole "it's hard to find a job" people go on about when leaving the forces, that was stupidly easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Well done mate. Will probably be subject to the same kind of checks that teachers go through because of your clientele. Checks usually take a few weeks and gives you time to find your feet and prove they made the right decision. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMax2042 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 This is great news!! Well done You will always be a soldier and will always look at the world differently. Be proud of that and as said be yourself. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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