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Where do I go from here?

UPDATE: Anyways I got an e-mail a while ago telling me that my information was passed on for the aptitude test and they'll call me to book an appointment. Anyways I got a few forms to fill out but the one thing that I am wondering about is it asks for the dates of when I worked and I don't know the exact dates when I started and ended because they were summer jobs. What exactly should I do? And for work contact can it be anyone that I worked with and is still currently working there?
 
Update 2.0: I got an appointment for my CFAT coming up I got a question though, I see that the test is fairly short but why is my appointment 4 hours long?
 
AceOfSpades said:
Update 2.0: I got an appointment for my CFAT coming up I got a question though, I see that the test is fairly short but why is my appointment 4 hours long?

They may also be doing your medical and interview that day as well. If not, they'll send you home when the test is done.
 
AceOfSpades said:
Update 2.0: I got an appointment for my CFAT coming up I got a question though, I see that the test is fairly short but why is my appointment 4 hours long?

There will be individual briefing following the test. This will involve some wait time, as there will be other people there with you. You will probably also be sat down and get scheduled for your next step (e.g. interview) on the same day, which equals more time required.
 
PrairieThunder said:
They may also be doing your medical and interview that day as well. If not, they'll send you home when the test is done.
They said that they might have time for a medical AFTER the test so yeah, I am thinking its better if they say its longer than it is rather then having it way longer than they said.
Gunshark said:
There will be individual briefing following the test. This will involve some wait time, as there will be other people there with you. You will probably also be sat down and get scheduled for your next step (e.g. interview) on the same day, which equals more time required.
Makes sense to brief us didn't even think of that, do we all right the test at the same time?
 
Just did the practice test feel great, look on forums and find out the practice test is too easy. Try out ASVAB didn't do too great especially spacial ability which is hard to work on.
 
AceOfSpades said:
Update 2.0: I got an appointment for my CFAT coming up I got a question though, I see that the test is fairly short but why is my appointment 4 hours long?

They do a review of your Security clearance paperwork and Employment Application with you there to fill out any fields you missed.  They will also do the full brief as mentioned and Conduct the CFAT and TSD.  After that you wait a while while they mark it.  After that, you will be brought back in, those that passed will get into the drug disclosure paperwork.  Once that is done, you will be sent to see the bookings Clerk who will book you your medical, if not done that day, and depending on the priority put on your application, your Interview.

Best of luck, study hard and work on your MATH!
 
The_Green_Basterd said:
They do a review of your Security clearance paperwork and Employment Application with you there to fill out any fields you missed.  They will also do the full brief as mentioned and Conduct the CFAT and TSD.  After that you wait a while while they mark it.  After that, you will be brought back in, those that passed will get into the drug disclosure paperwork.  Once that is done, you will be sent to see the bookings Clerk who will book you your medical, if not done that day, and depending on the priority put on your application, your Interview.

Best of luck, study hard and work on your MATH!

Ah quite a bit of paper work still left to do. And yeah I got some help on my math. :D

Ooh and one last question, what should I wear? :S I was told to bring along shorts and tshirt for the possibility of a medical.
 
AceOfSpades said:
Ah quite a bit of paper work still left to do. And yeah I got some help on my math. :D

Ooh and one last question, what should I wear? :S I was told to bring along shorts and tshirt for the possibility of a medical.

(Grins) better get ready for LOTS of paperwork in your future - it will not end simply with your acceptance into the military.

I'd strongly recommend wearing clothes you would go to any interview with - it is never too early to present yourself as professional and you might be surprised to see some of the people at the recruiting center later on in your career. Probably want them to remember your professional bearing rather then your sloppy clothes.  Just make sure to bring shorts, t-shirt, and a good pair of runners just in case.
 
Well I just finished my medical and I had to get my doctor to fax some information to them which was done a week ago. How long does it take to go on from this point? I wanted to go on a family trip for 2 to 3 weeks but I don't want to miss the call if they want me to go further so anyone have any suggestions? For some reason calling them rarely works which is odd all the time I get the automated message that says no one is available.
 
AceOfSpades said:
Well I just finished my medical and I had to get my doctor to fax some information to them which was done a week ago. How long does it take to go on from this point? I wanted to go on a family trip for 2 to 3 weeks but I don't want to miss the call if they want me to go further so anyone have any suggestions? For some reason calling them rarely works which is odd all the time I get the automated message that says no one is available.

Best pop into the CFRC and speak with them.
 
Another update, I have an interview coming up in a few days. :D Now I need a bit of help, I can figure out most of the occupational information and other information straight from the forces website but is there anything else I should study up on? Also I wanna get some information on Canadian Forces current operations and some info on that, can someone point me in the right direction or should I use the forces website for that as well? Also can someone explain pay scales to me? If I go to the ones I applied for it says 49,900 after being fully trained (what exactly does that mean?) which seems to be the normal amount for NCM but after checking out pay scales page I am a little lost http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dgcb-dgras/ps/pay-sol/pr-sol/rfncmr-mrfr-eng.asp
 
AceOfSpades said:
Another update, I have an interview coming up in a few days. :D Now I need a bit of help, I can figure out most of the occupational information and other information straight from the forces website but is there anything else I should study up on?

Just read up on the info that is on the recruiting website and you will be fine.

AceOfSpades said:
Also I wanna get some information on Canadian Forces current operations and some info on that, can someone point me in the right direction or should I use the forces website for that as well?

http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/operations/index-eng.asp

IMO you don't really need to know this stuff,  as long as you understand that as a CF member you can be deployed when required.  Maybe knowing that the largest mission right now(but ending in 2014) is Afghanistan/Operation Attention, and CF members are deployed on various others might look good on you.  You won't be expected to know/list off the Operation name and location for all on going operations, etc.

AceOfSpades said:
Also can someone explain pay scales to me? If I go to the ones I applied for it says 49,900 after being fully trained (what exactly does that mean?) which seems to be the normal amount for NCM but after checking out pay scales page I am a little lost

Fully trained just means being DP1 qualified(AFAIK).  The numbers you see are the monthly base pay(not including allowances) for different ranks and IPC levels.  A IPC leve is each year in rank,  IPC1 is your first year in your current rank,  IPC2 is your second year, etc. As a brand new Private,  you will make $2806 a month for your base pay, after a year of being a Private your base pay level goes up to $3430 a month, etc.

Standard is what all pers in non Specialist Pay trades/positions get.  Specialist 1 and 2 are for pers in certain trades/positions that are entitled to it such as ATIS Techs and SAR Techs.  Not shown in that pay scale are the allowances you can get such as LDA for pers posted to a unit that is authorized LDA, etc.
 
I am supposed to know where I might serve, where exactly would I be as an Air Weapons Tech or an Artillery Soldier? I think as an Air Weapons Tech I'd be mainly at Canadian bases or maybe on ships but where do Artillery soldiers mainly go? Also should I know the name of the bases?
Also what about negative elements of the jobs what is a good way to respond to that?
 
The CF doesn't know 'exactly where you'd be serving as a AWS Tech' at this point.  But you'd likely go to a Wing with a fleet/Sqn that has weapons.  So not likely you'll end up at the VIP Sqn in Ottawa, as an example.  IIRC my buddy (AWS Tech MCpl) did some courses in Gagetown NB as well. 

I'd guess that as an Arty type, you could expect to go to Edmonton AB, Shilo MB, Petawawa ON or Gagetown NB (Valcartier PQ for the francophones is likely).

I'd say know this stuff:  http://www.forces.ca/en/job/airweaponssystemstechnician-166#info-1

And this stuff:  http://www.forces.ca/en/job/artillerysoldier-2#info-1

A good understanding of the job basics, the trg and working environment is a great start.

Watch the videos if you haven't...and good luck!
 
Follow EITS's advice and watch the videos and read the info on those pages(look at each tab)

As a new Field Artillery Soldier, I would expect to be posted to one of the following

1RCHA CFB Shilo, Manitoba
2RCHA CFB Petawawa, Ontario
5RALC CFB Valcartier, Quebec
I think there is also W Bty, RCAS CFB Gagetown, New Brunswick

Pretty sure that at some point in the Artillery video it talks about possible postings.

Negatives could be being away from home for extended periods for exercises, deployments, etc being out in the field when it's -30 outside, etc.
 
I am trying to figure out how long it is before I am completely qualified for an Artillery Soldier and AWSTech, would basic training + occupational training be the right amount? So about 46 weeks for AWST and 38 weeks for Artillery?
 
Well the interview was much easier then I expected but anyways I haven't heard anything from them so is it safe to say I probably won't be getting called for the July BMQ? All the interviewer told me was I was put into the competitive category and to call the CF if I don't hear anything by August. So what should I do now? What kind of things can I do to improve my application?
 
AceOfSpades said:
What kind of things can I do to improve my application?

Reply #16.

"I would second the advice that's already been given: While you wait for the next step in your recruitement process, don't sit still. Get physically active, get into good physical shape. Volunteer. Get involved in leadership activities. Do it for yourself and to improve your application."
 
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