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Good call ;) Not sure where you are, but Ottawa had a 2 month wait for me when I booked mine which gave me lots of time. Either way, enjoy the studying and best of luck on the test!  :)

Study study study, then study some more. I failed math 3 times in grade 11 so I know how you feel! Make sure you know your problem solving, long division, and fraction/decimal work. There are a lot of online sites to practice on. Start with easy ones, then work up to the ones that are so hard...

Thanks all! Yes I did the TSD, just didn't know it was called that. And I'm well aware of the wait ahead, I'm just so excited as I'm sure all of you are/were. Let's hope the rest goes smooth for us all! Thanks, ShadyBrah

Oh boy.. Well I hope I scored high enough. 2 weeks waiting is bad enough. I can't imagine months of this :p Also, maybe this is what TSD means,but would you know if this period between test/interview is when they do the background and reference checks? Or would that come after the...

Hey all, Just curious about the new application process, specifically the interview booking. I was told HQ(or main office?) now decides when and who to book. My question is if anybody knows how they decide, and how often? Is it similar to employment offers where they wait until they're in...

Black Hawk Down is #1 for movie.. Pretty much any documentary will do, but Restrepo is by far my 1st pick. (Can't wait for the second) Also I'm watching Battle For Haditha and it's looking good so far!

Yea don't get me wrong, I have no expectation of it actually happening. I Was just curious if it was even a possibility. Since you mentioned the moving expenses, I heard they will also cover costs to visit the posting location ahead of time for house/apartment viewings. Is that true? (For...

Different places do things differently, but it sounds alright to me.. When I called Ottawa I booked it right then, but they didn't have room until 3 months down the road. If you're at a smaller recruiting center they may just be too packed to schedule anything. Compared to the rest of the...

Okay I though so, I guess I just never noticed before! And well we will see how my brother and I do with our applications, it would be sweet to bring the families to the same place! (My mom wants to follow me to stay with the grandbaby, but feels bad for my brother :p) Thanks guys :)

Hey all, 2 random questions that I've been thinking of.. 1. Are there any policies on family members being posted to the same base? I ask because my brother and I both applied as Combat Engineer and it would be pretty cool if we ended up together! (I know unlikely, if they would even consider...

Just a little update on the wait time.. After my CFAT a week ago, the file manager told me that pretty much every RC is using the new recruiting process now. He told me the wait should be just over a month,but not to be surprised if it takes 3. (All applicant files are now sent back to HQ, and...

As Goose said, applying for something when it's in demand means nothing really. The average wait in Ottawa is 2 months from application to CFAT. Very unlikely a trade stays 'In Demand' for that long. 90% of the trades listed are 'Now Hiring' which I'm pretty sure means that they aren't 100%...

From what I've been reading around here, they don't do a true Physical Test. Some people say they were asked to do a few push-ups just as a faster way to check through joint mobility and all that jazz. Not sure how they look at us in terms of overall fitness, but if they see improvement from...

I'm still waiting for my CFAT two weeks from now, so hopefully someone with more knowledge can fill in the gaps! From what I've heard/read round here... 1. Depends on the trade, CFRC Location, demand, your CFAT scores etc etc.. 2. One thing they will ask you about is the trades you applied...

When I asked about my address not being up to date on my licence, the recruiter made it very clear that everything should be up to date and valid. Just to be safe, get it changed! If you go into a Service Canada office vs online, they will give you a form with all of your up to date info while...

Thank you all for the replies! And Kat, you didn't disappoint ;)

Sorry! Still trying to learn all of the terms/abbreviations. Yes I understand I wouldn't come out knowing every aspect of the trade in a short time, but say I serve my 4-5 years (Whatever the starting contract is) and realise the military life is not in the best interest of my family... In that...

Hey all, I am wondering if anybody on here has served or knows anybody who has served as an Engineer and is now working in the Civ. world. The Forces website tells me there are a few jobs relating to Combat Engineers, but I would like to know how Combat Engineer is received by potential...

Update: I was just able to log in from my phone, so I'm assuming everything is up and running again. Good luck!

From a fellow new user, welcome! I have also been having this problem. I called the GCKey assistance line and they told me the DND site is not working properly (Forces.ca too) after they ran maintenance over the weekend. (AKA, somebody made a booboo). She couldn't tell me how long it would be...