Hello Everyone. I have been lurking the forums for a few months as I considered joining the Canadian forces and I've finally decided to put in my application for the reserves. I thought I would keep a record of the process of application and training for anyone else that might be interested, and maybe get some advice that's a little more situation specific than what I have read about the application process in general.
A little bit of background information: I'm 20, going to University of Winnipeg and planning on getting a degree in economics. I went down to the recruiting center close to where I live and they said that based on my degree plans I would be best suited for logistics and that I could apply as an officer through the RESO plan. I'm looking to join the forces in part to get some solid work experience, and logistics seems like something that I could carry over into a civilian career. That combined with the extra training and responsibilities as an officer will give me a good basis to build either a military or civilian career.
I am a bit nervous for applying as an officer however, because I respect the position and think that I'm lacking a bit in what I can put on an application or state in an interview. Long story short, my family has battled with cancer while I was in highschool, preventing me from participating in school teams, etc..., and shortly after graduating I was left as the guardian of my younger sister as I entered university. I was on the honor role in highschool, but my grades in uni were lagging in the first two years. I am however confident that I will do well in the CFAT and that during the interview I can show them that I am a confident and hard working. I joined Toastmasters last month and I think that will help with the interview as well. I also have a bit of experience volunteering for Cancer Care Manitoba as well as having raised $1000+ for a recent cancer walk. Any thoughts, questions or comments on this part of the application would be appreciated.
I will be going to the Minto Armouries to pick up an application sometime this next week, and I plan on submitting my application at the end of February. My aerobic capacity has always been a low so I will need the extra time to bring it up to par. I have been involved in weight training since highschool so the push-up and sit-up portion on the physical test won't be a problem.
That all I can think of right now, but if anyone would like to share experiences of what its like in logistics in the reserves I would love to hear it. Thanks
A little bit of background information: I'm 20, going to University of Winnipeg and planning on getting a degree in economics. I went down to the recruiting center close to where I live and they said that based on my degree plans I would be best suited for logistics and that I could apply as an officer through the RESO plan. I'm looking to join the forces in part to get some solid work experience, and logistics seems like something that I could carry over into a civilian career. That combined with the extra training and responsibilities as an officer will give me a good basis to build either a military or civilian career.
I am a bit nervous for applying as an officer however, because I respect the position and think that I'm lacking a bit in what I can put on an application or state in an interview. Long story short, my family has battled with cancer while I was in highschool, preventing me from participating in school teams, etc..., and shortly after graduating I was left as the guardian of my younger sister as I entered university. I was on the honor role in highschool, but my grades in uni were lagging in the first two years. I am however confident that I will do well in the CFAT and that during the interview I can show them that I am a confident and hard working. I joined Toastmasters last month and I think that will help with the interview as well. I also have a bit of experience volunteering for Cancer Care Manitoba as well as having raised $1000+ for a recent cancer walk. Any thoughts, questions or comments on this part of the application would be appreciated.
I will be going to the Minto Armouries to pick up an application sometime this next week, and I plan on submitting my application at the end of February. My aerobic capacity has always been a low so I will need the extra time to bring it up to par. I have been involved in weight training since highschool so the push-up and sit-up portion on the physical test won't be a problem.
That all I can think of right now, but if anyone would like to share experiences of what its like in logistics in the reserves I would love to hear it. Thanks
