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Greetings ladies and gents,
Long time member here returning after many years of inactivity. Top reason to explain my return is due to my recent application to the CF. I joined the forum back on 2007 asking tidbits of questions here and there throughout the years while schooling. All I can say was that you guys were supportive and overall great, so thank you for that. Hopefully you can help me once again as I am making critical life choices right now and I need experienced advice.
I graduated University with a BA in Psychology back in April. In addition, I have also received a diploma in Police Foundations. So that is enough schooling for me and I am ready to start my life. If you haven't guessed yet, my career goal is to be a police officer, but not just yet. I am 22 years old and need to strengthen my personality and confidence through various work experience. Over the summer I thought over and over what the best way to start was. I don't want to find myself 'stuck' in a job that was only supposed to be temporary. In the end my choice is to be a part of the Reserves and work/volunteer during the weekdays. As policing is extremely competitive to get into, I see taking this path as the best route in regards to who I am.
I applied online through the Forces.ca website two weeks ago. I sent in my supporting documents via fax and lettermail on the same day (I always need a backup :2c. At this point in time my online status in regards to the documents hasn't been updating implicating they likely haven't been processed yet. According to the information package I received from the CF after ordering online about two years ago, it stated that the online application was the best approach. It stated that if this was not an option, mailing or going to a recruiting center would be an alternative. I am a little nervous about this decision now as I have read various posts which basically said that the way you present yourself (in person) and how you cooperate with your recruiter will most likely have an impact on your processing time. Does this hold any truth? It appears a lot of people go in person rather than apply online. I would certainly rather be a face to a name than just some name and profile in a computer.
Upon applying, I chose infantry and only that trade. I still do not know if this this is considered bad life decisions or just dedication as I am fully am aware how difficult it is to get into. A friend of mine who is an infantry reservist (in Toronto, which is where I am from as well) said my chances are pretty good to get in when I told him I had my doubts. However as of late, I am currently emailing to see if I can get Combat Engineer added to my trade choices.
I also am playing the waiting game here. I called the Recruiting Office in North Bay and a recruiter told me was approximately 6 weeks before I heard from a response regarding my online application. There seems to be no guarantees though in the recruiting process. Therefore I am deciding whether to get a full time job or volunteer at numerous positions. Currently I am leaning toward volunteering at a high rate as I can build experience, and still keep the references if I am selected for the CF and go off to BMQ. However a job is a little bit more complicated as they wouldn't be too pleased with hiring/training me and then finding out I am quitting a few months later, thus losing a possible reference and a job I may enjoy. I don't think talking to an employer in advance that I may or may not be leaving for a few weeks would make them too pleased either. I will certainly obtain another main job after getting into the reserves. Currently money isn't really an issue. Right now my biggest fear is them giving me a flat out no that I can't get in at this point in time. Things would be easier if I already had a job but I currently don't, so I am trying to deal with my situation without looking at it with Hindsight.
Well this has been a long rant of everything going on in my mind at this point in time. If you have read this far I am really appreciative and thank you for your time regardless whether you respond or not. For those that respond I thank you in advance and I will be actively reading following posts and responding.
Thanks again
Kind Regards
- ChrisK
Long time member here returning after many years of inactivity. Top reason to explain my return is due to my recent application to the CF. I joined the forum back on 2007 asking tidbits of questions here and there throughout the years while schooling. All I can say was that you guys were supportive and overall great, so thank you for that. Hopefully you can help me once again as I am making critical life choices right now and I need experienced advice.
I graduated University with a BA in Psychology back in April. In addition, I have also received a diploma in Police Foundations. So that is enough schooling for me and I am ready to start my life. If you haven't guessed yet, my career goal is to be a police officer, but not just yet. I am 22 years old and need to strengthen my personality and confidence through various work experience. Over the summer I thought over and over what the best way to start was. I don't want to find myself 'stuck' in a job that was only supposed to be temporary. In the end my choice is to be a part of the Reserves and work/volunteer during the weekdays. As policing is extremely competitive to get into, I see taking this path as the best route in regards to who I am.
I applied online through the Forces.ca website two weeks ago. I sent in my supporting documents via fax and lettermail on the same day (I always need a backup :2c. At this point in time my online status in regards to the documents hasn't been updating implicating they likely haven't been processed yet. According to the information package I received from the CF after ordering online about two years ago, it stated that the online application was the best approach. It stated that if this was not an option, mailing or going to a recruiting center would be an alternative. I am a little nervous about this decision now as I have read various posts which basically said that the way you present yourself (in person) and how you cooperate with your recruiter will most likely have an impact on your processing time. Does this hold any truth? It appears a lot of people go in person rather than apply online. I would certainly rather be a face to a name than just some name and profile in a computer.
Upon applying, I chose infantry and only that trade. I still do not know if this this is considered bad life decisions or just dedication as I am fully am aware how difficult it is to get into. A friend of mine who is an infantry reservist (in Toronto, which is where I am from as well) said my chances are pretty good to get in when I told him I had my doubts. However as of late, I am currently emailing to see if I can get Combat Engineer added to my trade choices.
I also am playing the waiting game here. I called the Recruiting Office in North Bay and a recruiter told me was approximately 6 weeks before I heard from a response regarding my online application. There seems to be no guarantees though in the recruiting process. Therefore I am deciding whether to get a full time job or volunteer at numerous positions. Currently I am leaning toward volunteering at a high rate as I can build experience, and still keep the references if I am selected for the CF and go off to BMQ. However a job is a little bit more complicated as they wouldn't be too pleased with hiring/training me and then finding out I am quitting a few months later, thus losing a possible reference and a job I may enjoy. I don't think talking to an employer in advance that I may or may not be leaving for a few weeks would make them too pleased either. I will certainly obtain another main job after getting into the reserves. Currently money isn't really an issue. Right now my biggest fear is them giving me a flat out no that I can't get in at this point in time. Things would be easier if I already had a job but I currently don't, so I am trying to deal with my situation without looking at it with Hindsight.
Well this has been a long rant of everything going on in my mind at this point in time. If you have read this far I am really appreciative and thank you for your time regardless whether you respond or not. For those that respond I thank you in advance and I will be actively reading following posts and responding.
Thanks again
Kind Regards
- ChrisK