What's up with this?

[NateC]

I filled out all my applications to join the Army Reserves and handed them into the recruiting office a couple of weeks ago. Now I recieved a letter in the mail saying that I will do all of my testing on one day. Does this normally happen? I thought the testing was usually spread out over a period of time. If this is true, what should I do/bring for the; aptitude test, medical, and interview ? I only have a grade ten education, so would I have to do any studying for the aptitude test? Or should I just review over some things?



Thanks!

 

[dan476]

All tests on the same day, happens a lot, especially if you live far away from CFRC. My best advice for you would be show up wearing casual clothes, even suit would be good for that kind of occasion. Make sure you bring some PT clothes with you, so you can change for the physical test. As for the CFAT do a bit of research, there is a lot of info on this forum about CFAT, the only thing I can tell you is study your fractions, decimals, conversions from fractions to whole numbers and so on. If you do a few days reviewing those, you should do well.

Cheers and Good Luck.

 

[NateC]

Sounds good... I live in the city, so this will work out well too. I'm fairly good with numbers, mathematics, and english... so I am hoping I will do alright. Does it reflect better on me if I show up in casual clothes verses dress clothes?

 

[NateC]

Sounds good... I live in the city, so this will work out well too. I'm fairly good with numbers, mathematics, and english... so I am hoping I will do alright. Does it reflect better on me if I show up in casual clothes verses dress clothes?

 

[dan476]

Yes it does reflect, when you go for your interview you will be scored on how well you present yourself, how well you can speak, how well you know about the trade you are applying for and all that good stuff. If you have done any volunteering before, make sure you mention that.
So get a good sleep night before, and make a great presentation. Good Luck!

Cheers

 

[kas]

I think dan476 might have meant you should wear dress clothes. I've seen lots of people recommending that for the interview in other threads. Go in looking sharp, knowing you stuff, and knock em dead. Well, not literally. 

For the aptitude test, just make sure you're comfortable with your Grade 10 math concepts. Check out the huge thread stickied at the top of the Recruiting Process forum discussing the CFAT, lots of good info there.

Good luck!

 

[beach_bum]

There is no requirement to wear "dress clothes".  Don't worry about the whole suit and tie thing.  As long as you are presentable (ie. clean pants and shirt - something like Dockers and a decent shirt) you are comfortable (remember it could be a long day) and prepared.....don't worry.  There is no need to wear a suit and tie unless you really want to and that's what you feel comfortable in.

 

[dan476]

There is no requirement to wear "dress clothes".   Don't worry about the whole suit and tie thing.   As long as you are presentable (ie. clean pants and shirt - something like Dockers and a decent shirt) you are comfortable (remember it could be a long day) and prepared.....don't worry.   There is no need to wear a suit and tie unless you really want to and that's what you feel comfortable in.

While you are not required to wear suit and tie, I would advice that you should. You are being scored when you are doing your interview and a part of the score is how well you can present yourself. All of that and the results of your tests becomes your merit, the higher you score on those little things like dress, knowledge and tests, the HIGHER you will be merited, the higher you merited the faster you get in.
Makes sense?

Cheers

 

[beach_bum]

Well, I only spent four years in recruiting...so, I guess you know better.  It doesn't matter what you wear...as long as you are clean and presentable.  Well turned out so to speak.  If you are not comfortable in suit and tie....it's going to be a long day.

 

[NateC]

Alright, sounds good. I've always wondered, are there many sixteen year-olds in the reserves?

 

[swanita]

Alright, sounds good. I've always wondered, are there many sixteen year-olds in the reserves?

Yes there is, as a matter of fact i have one in my section on BMQ just finishing up. Not an usual occurance.

Good Luck

 

[NateC]

I took the tests... took all day. I passed everything... thanks for your help!