Hello,
I wrote my CFAT today, went well, I am eligible for the two full-time/reg force trades I picked, Cbt Engr & Infantry. They said they are doing things in a "new way" now as to waste less time, I imagine they mean their resources (medical, interview, etc.), on people who may have selected trades that aren't hiring.
Well, I am eligible and I was told to wait for a call regarding further booking of interview, medical, and physical evaluation, which is what I am going to do. But I am curious (as Cbt Engr has closed, but Infantry I believe is still open,) as to the likelihood of receiving that call in 1 to 2 weeks time. I asked but the recruiting officer didnt clarify so maybe my question wasnt specific enough.
I was told by my recruiter that selection for trades is on-going year round and not necessarily a fall or spring kind of affair. As opposed to what I became to believe via army.ca. but that matter is neither here nor there.
I just want to be able to do more while my application processes than simply increasing my physical health by exercise.
Anyone have an inside perspective on what to expect other than that future call? I suppose they'll be calling my references if they decide to move my file forward? Checking my previous employment, etc...
I still have to hand in my high school transcript and my birth certificate (had to use passport temporarily).
Sidenote: I marked not to call my current employer and one past employer. On the grounds that it could render me ineligible to keep my current occupation or as I am looking at potentially returning to the particular previous employer which is why I marked it "no - do not contact." because I definitely wouldnt get the job as they want long-term prospects and wouldnt hire me if they knew I was just waiting for a call to go somewhere else (i.e. army). the job is unionized..
Will this seem suspicious or odd to them - I mean the option is there but I didnt put a reason..? As they have yet to ask about it (i.e. at the interview?)
Anyway, despite some prior minor drug use in the past, sober for over one year!
, minus the booze of course, the recruiting officer I spoke with seemed enthusiastic and was really quite nice to me.
Ha! Im just excited and elated, maybe a little nervous!
I think I did well on the CFAT, they didnt give us any indicator whatsoever other than, "you all did well and dont worry about your eligibility," and I was told specifically, "you're eligible for Cbt Engr." I dont want to make anything more of this than it is.
AH! ;D thanks guys
I just had to share!