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So I got my call today. I've been lurking the forums since I first dropped off my application, but was always reserved in posting as I never felt I had anything of substance to submit, and also learned from the very same lurking sessions that keeping your mouth shut a lot in the beginning is the smart thing to do. :-X
I applied in mid October 2009, and the recruiter I first spoke with here in Montreal wasn't very much help. He seemed pre-programmed with a certain response to a very limited number of questions, but I fully understand the two language thing can be a bit of a barrier.
On my second visit to the center to drop off the remainder of my information, I spoke with a recruiter who was indeed far more helpful. He gave me information on the different trades available to me, and after some discussion I decided to apply for Naval Combat Information Operator (NCIOPS). This second recruiter told me that with the way things were progressing, I might make BMQ for march.I did my CFAT in mid December and though the score isn't revealed (as everyone is aware, I'm sure) I was told during my interview later that I did quite well, specifically for my trade. I then was scheduled for my Medical in February.
This is where I hit a wall, I was cleared for everything except Vision. I was placed in V4, and V3 is the lowest acceptable for my trade choice. Lasik or a Non-Combat V4 trade were the options I faced after the medical. I was just scheduling consultations for Lasik (and not at all happy about the 6-8 month delay it would cause on my application, though more than willing to do it) when the Doc at the recruiting center called me to inform me that the vision requirement had just been lowered for my trade as well as a handful of others. My application was cleared that same day (late february) and my interview was scheduled. The interview wasn't nerve wracking at all, I knew full well that it wouldn't be any different from a regular job interview, though a bit more personal in nature. I was told right there at the end of that interview that I was a solid candidate and would be contacted when my trade opened with a job offer.
I received that offer today, I have my swearing in August 25th in Montreal, and my BMQ starts in Borden on Sept. 7th.
I'm just happy to be through everything, from start to finish it will be 11 months (Application filing to BMQ). And I'm excited at what's in store. A bit nervous, but damn well excited.
Any other Sept. 7th Borden recruits hit me up!
I applied in mid October 2009, and the recruiter I first spoke with here in Montreal wasn't very much help. He seemed pre-programmed with a certain response to a very limited number of questions, but I fully understand the two language thing can be a bit of a barrier.
On my second visit to the center to drop off the remainder of my information, I spoke with a recruiter who was indeed far more helpful. He gave me information on the different trades available to me, and after some discussion I decided to apply for Naval Combat Information Operator (NCIOPS). This second recruiter told me that with the way things were progressing, I might make BMQ for march.I did my CFAT in mid December and though the score isn't revealed (as everyone is aware, I'm sure) I was told during my interview later that I did quite well, specifically for my trade. I then was scheduled for my Medical in February.
This is where I hit a wall, I was cleared for everything except Vision. I was placed in V4, and V3 is the lowest acceptable for my trade choice. Lasik or a Non-Combat V4 trade were the options I faced after the medical. I was just scheduling consultations for Lasik (and not at all happy about the 6-8 month delay it would cause on my application, though more than willing to do it) when the Doc at the recruiting center called me to inform me that the vision requirement had just been lowered for my trade as well as a handful of others. My application was cleared that same day (late february) and my interview was scheduled. The interview wasn't nerve wracking at all, I knew full well that it wouldn't be any different from a regular job interview, though a bit more personal in nature. I was told right there at the end of that interview that I was a solid candidate and would be contacted when my trade opened with a job offer.
I received that offer today, I have my swearing in August 25th in Montreal, and my BMQ starts in Borden on Sept. 7th.
I'm just happy to be through everything, from start to finish it will be 11 months (Application filing to BMQ). And I'm excited at what's in store. A bit nervous, but damn well excited.
Any other Sept. 7th Borden recruits hit me up!
