Joining Military some Qs :)

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Hey,

I didnt know where to put this since theres no topic for just talking, asking, and joking around.

Im looking to join the Army in April (if my application gets put through by then). I wanted to know when it comes to the interview, what kinds of questions do the recruiters ask?

I dont want to be caught off guard, and I really want to get into fulltime by april.


Thanks
 
Just be yourself, i had my interview a long time ago and dont remember the questions asked. I do remember the leutenant was impressed with one of my answers. I mentioned that at the time Hati was a hot spot. It was in conflict at the time as i seen it on the news. He was supprised that I knew my current events and where the Canadian Forces were serving. What trade are you going into?
 
Hey Euro.

From what i recall when i did my interview, they ask you questions about yourself. Nothing extradinary or anything. About your family and past experiences that would be an asset to the CF. Like if you were a team captain or play team orientated sports. Ask about where you see yourself in the future. You have nothing to worry about. They are simple questions. Nothing tricky. They just want to get to know you really and see if you'd be a good fit for your job. Depending on your trade they may ask about past experiecne and stuff. But nothing tricky or dumb to make you screw up.

All the best. CF is great! well most of the time :) Gimme a shout if you got questions.

And what trade are you going into? Im nosey like that.

Haynes
 
Start running now. The better you are at it the easier it will be for you. I hate running and really have to make an effort to go do it :D

Shawn
 
Can't speak for other trades.

The job of an Infantry instructor is to break you down and bring you back up to the school's standard. When you get to battalion, to a degree, this process will begin again as you learn that particular battalion's SOPs.

Running for moderate fitness is fine. Being in decent condition is great. But the most important part is shutting up and learning. Leave ALL your misconcptions at home. Basically, you didn't know anything before you got where you're going.

Some people will disagree with this. I'd suggest ALL of them have no idea what you are about to get yourself into. The instructor cadre are all experienced at their jobs and are they are the masters of their world. They do not care what your opinion is on the importance of Karate training or the best rifle system in the world. They do not want to know your political views. They expect you to absorb their view; and it is a very utilitarian, CF centric outlook.

As for the notion of impressing someone with your answers? No. Trust me, you don't want to be getting anyone's attention.

Middle third dude. Learn how to be a grey man and not stick out. People who don't listen to that advice? Well, they'll stick right out. And a very select few of these are simply just exceptionally tough people that don't have an aversion to the side effects of being s**t-magnets.

But attitudes aside, these troops cant rise in rank as effectively because they are always being charged and demoted. I know one ex-3 Cdo guy now working an Atomic Energy security gig who was a Mcpl most of his career due to his propensity to violent tendencies. But he lives a hard life most normal people simply cannot hang with and is the exception that proves the rule. My very first bar trip out with this individual resulted in a brawl with a city league football team on principle that when in town you should go introduce yourself.

But he's exactly that guy, and in my continuing opinion, embodies exactly the level of aggressive fighting spirit an Infantry battalion should posses.


As for being fit to pad you from fitness culture shock. You could show up as an olympic hopeful distance runner. They will take that preconception and run you in pack and boots until you are exhausted as any other body. Because its not what you do when you're at your best that makes you who you are as a soldier.

Its defying your limits and rejecting the things that stop you.


You're making a noble career choice. Have a good one.
 
Having done over 750 recruiting interviews, let me give you the following tips:

1. Be yourself and be honest.
2. Do your research on what you want to be in the CF and make sure you have realistic expectations.
3. Make sure you understand what is going to happen to you in terms of training, lifestyle, career. Again, do your research.
4. Understand what is happening in the world around you particularly as it pertains to the CF. IE what is happening in Afghanistan with the CF, is the mission changing? What will be happening post 2011? What other missions do we have on the go?

5. Be yourself and be honest.

One personal pet peeve of mine with recruits. Treat the interview like you would any job interview. Showing up with a skateboard, hat on sideways and your underwear showing is the not the way to start the process.

Also, get your paperwork complete and in as soon as possible. Keep in touch with your clerk who is handling your file and make sure he/she knows that you are free anytime to process. This helps when we have no shows.

Good luck. As other mentioned, get fit now and get on with your research into your future career.
 
i like to point on running. i was out of the military for nearly 8 years. i was never a good runner, and when i can back i was even worse. my unit runs a trail that is 6.5 km long. that is considered a "short" run by base standards. see if you can run 10 km, my longest run was 12 and it wasent that long ago and im not a young man anymore. never qiut running. even when you think you cant do it just take one more step- never quit.
 
Morpheus32 said:
Having done over 750 recruiting interviews, let me give you the following tips:

1. Be yourself and be honest.
2. Do your research on what you want to be in the CF and make sure you have realistic expectations.
3. Make sure you understand what is going to happen to you in terms of training, lifestyle, career. Again, do your research.
4. Understand what is happening in the world around you particularly as it pertains to the CF. IE what is happening in Afghanistan with the CF, is the mission changing? What will be happening post 2011? What other missions do we have on the go?

5. Be yourself and be honest.

One personal pet peeve of mine with recruits. Treat the interview like you would any job interview. Showing up with a skateboard, hat on sideways and your underwear showing is the not the way to start the process.

Also, get your paperwork complete and in as soon as possible. Keep in touch with your clerk who is handling your file and make sure he/she knows that you are free anytime to process. This helps when we have no shows.

Good luck. As other mentioned, get fit now and get on with your research into your future career.
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sprint said:
Can't speak for other trades.

The job of an Infantry instructor is to break you down and bring you back up to the school's standard. When you get to battalion, to a degree, this process will begin again as you learn that particular battalion's SOPs.

Running for moderate fitness is fine. Being in decent condition is great. But the most important part is shutting up and learning. Leave ALL your misconcptions at home. Basically, you didn't know anything before you got where you're going.

Some people will disagree with this. I'd suggest ALL of them have no idea what you are about to get yourself into. The instructor cadre are all experienced at their jobs and are they are the masters of their world. They do not care what your opinion is on the importance of Karate training or the best rifle system in the world. They do not want to know your political views. They expect you to absorb their view; and it is a very utilitarian, CF centric outlook.

As for the notion of impressing someone with your answers? No. Trust me, you don't want to be getting anyone's attention.

Middle third dude. Learn how to be a grey man and not stick out. People who don't listen to that advice? Well, they'll stick right out. And a very select few of these are simply just exceptionally tough people that don't have an aversion to the side effects of being s**t-magnets.

But attitudes aside, these troops cant rise in rank as effectively because they are always being charged and demoted. I know one ex-3 Cdo guy now working an Atomic Energy security gig who was a Mcpl most of his career due to his propensity to violent tendencies. But he lives a hard life most normal people simply cannot hang with and is the exception that proves the rule. My very first bar trip out with this individual resulted in a brawl with a city league football team on principle that when in town you should go introduce yourself.

But he's exactly that guy, and in my continuing opinion, embodies exactly the level of aggressive fighting spirit an Infantry battalion should posses.


As for being fit to pad you from fitness culture shock. You could show up as an olympic hopeful distance runner. They will take that preconception and run you in pack and boots until you are exhausted as any other body. Because its not what you do when you're at your best that makes you who you are as a soldier.

Its defying your limits and rejecting the things that stop you.


You're making a noble career choice. Have a good one.
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Very true, i seen grown men cry. Its the mental aspect of the game, they want to break you down. I was never the same after I left. Not in a bad way, just in a " theres nothing i cant handle now way". I never regreted it.
 
I don't know jack about CF recruiting questions, but I do know running. From getting body builder types running to getting cyclists running to getting couch potatoes running. To getting runners able to run with a backpack, and on uneven ground.

I am not sure where you are, but if you want any tips there, let me know. Learned right, I think most people can do it without injury. Done wrong, it will be painfest. If you are in downtown Calgary I run ~10K most days.

Of course, there is a good chance you are already fsater then me.
 
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8 km is a short run in some regiments. It always helps to know your current events and how they relate to Canada. Be your self and don't rush to answer. If you need a moment to think about it just say so. They don't want a fast answer they want a good one. Alot of people think they need to talk right away and that dead air is bad so they spew out something that is half baked and then regret it later. That said don't sit there for half an hour. A few moments to compose your thoughts should be good enough.

Some of the best interview skills I have ever been taught were in the CF.
 
Check out Milnet.ca, it will have all the answers you may need.

As for the interview, be genuine and be honest. It's about the interviewer affirming your conviction and dedication towards your new career and establishing the purpose of why you are there. Keep in mind that your reason for being there is just like many others before you. You don't need to be altruistic, when I did mine I said I was looking for a steady paycheck after being let go from a unionized teaching job due to budget cuts. The interviewer understood and appreciated my forthrightness. Don't sugar coat it, be yourself!

After going through BMOQ and spending 16 weeks in St. Jean; I can honestly say try to be in the best physical condition that you can be. Start running now, try to work up to 5km in 20mins or less. Start doing pushups and work towards 100 a day (aim for 1 set!) in the least # of sets possible. Same with situps/crunches. Try to do 8-10 chin-ups in a set for 3 sets or multiple muscle-ups (use crossfit.com for workout routines).

I can personally vouch that this is the best career in the world and if you can handle the above and follow instructions, you'll do fine!

Best of luck in your pending career.
 
shawn said:
Start running now. The better you are at it the easier it will be for you. I hate running and really have to make an effort to go do it :D

Shawn
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+1 I failed the fitness because my pulse jumped up on the second set of the step test even though I could have kept going no problem, I'm re-running in a few weeks.

So if all goes good I'll be doing my BMQ this summer.

AKD said:
dont do drugs. even weed.
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+1 to this as well IMO being sober for the last month has been the best feeling I've had in a few years.


Additional both my parents/ both grandfathers/my uncle and aunt are all ex military and all told me this at different points when i was considering the reserve/reg forces:

Training is a game, Its a game and you have to play by their rules to win. If you want to succeed, if you want to get along with people you have to play their game.

"Take it seriously but take it in stride"

I'm looking forward to my years in the forces.
 
My interview was flawless 4 years ago.

I was applying for ROTP though, air force, and the guy was really nice.


All you need to do is be yourself and feel as comfortable as if you were chatting with friends. All the recruiter is trying to do is find out what kind of person you are.


If you get caught off guard by a question, don't panic just take your time to thin and worst case scenario, tell him/her you don't know.
 
Sorry for the late replies guys. Thank you for the input, great feedback. I do a lot of running especially in the summer. In the winter I usually run 6-7 KMs a night.

As for the trades I would like to join. I would like to do Infantry or Medical Tech. For MedTech should I go to university and major in chem or bio? What do you guys think
 
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