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Hi all,
I posted a similar question in the Recruiter-only section, so apologies if this violates a forum rule. That thread just doesn't seem as active and while I'm waiting for an "official" response, maybe I can obtain some "unofficial" advice. I've read through as much as I can and have done some research but I still feel like I have some unanswered questions.
So as posted in the other thread:
Currently I'm a first year engineering student at the University of Manitoba, and as a potential career option (upon graduation), I was considering joining the Canadian Forces through Direct Entry as (hopefully) an Aerospace Engineering Officer. I have some questions, regarding not so much the position, but how to better my chances at getting in. I am possibly considering applying to the reserves in my final year or 2nd last year (unless it complicates my path to full service in my desired trade/position).
1) In the experience of past/current officers, does GPA have any bearing, ie does it make a candidate/applicant more competitive? (I am extremely aware academic grades don't always mean much in the real world and the Forces but I did have the highest admission average of 2014 into my university, if that accounts for anything- best thing that came out of that is a paid for education).
2) Does the military consider all forms of employment prior to joining? Reason I ask, I will be interning this summer with my provincial Hydro company (MB Hydro) and have hopes at interning with Boeing Aerospace before graduating. Would this work experience increase my chances at getting accepted and more so being offered my position of choice?
3) Assuming I pass the academic and medical/physical requirements, what else would make a candidate for this position competitive? ie What can I do aside from work experience and physical training, that will increase my odds of getting my position of choice? Of course this is dependent upon openings for this position at the time, but in general, what would make an ideal candidate in terms of personal experience/skillsets for this position? Really how much does that resume and university "extracurriculars" account for?
4) When should/could I apply for full time service? It seems that the application process can be quite long sometimes. If I was graduating in April 2019, could/should I apply for this full time position in September 2018? Or would I have to wait until my studies are entirely finished?
Again, I feel like I've broken a rule posting in two separate threads, I don't mean to be impatient but the other thread doesn't seem very active right now.( MODERATOR: if this broke a rule please delete the post in the OTHER forum.)
Thank you!
I posted a similar question in the Recruiter-only section, so apologies if this violates a forum rule. That thread just doesn't seem as active and while I'm waiting for an "official" response, maybe I can obtain some "unofficial" advice. I've read through as much as I can and have done some research but I still feel like I have some unanswered questions.
So as posted in the other thread:
Currently I'm a first year engineering student at the University of Manitoba, and as a potential career option (upon graduation), I was considering joining the Canadian Forces through Direct Entry as (hopefully) an Aerospace Engineering Officer. I have some questions, regarding not so much the position, but how to better my chances at getting in. I am possibly considering applying to the reserves in my final year or 2nd last year (unless it complicates my path to full service in my desired trade/position).
1) In the experience of past/current officers, does GPA have any bearing, ie does it make a candidate/applicant more competitive? (I am extremely aware academic grades don't always mean much in the real world and the Forces but I did have the highest admission average of 2014 into my university, if that accounts for anything- best thing that came out of that is a paid for education).
2) Does the military consider all forms of employment prior to joining? Reason I ask, I will be interning this summer with my provincial Hydro company (MB Hydro) and have hopes at interning with Boeing Aerospace before graduating. Would this work experience increase my chances at getting accepted and more so being offered my position of choice?
3) Assuming I pass the academic and medical/physical requirements, what else would make a candidate for this position competitive? ie What can I do aside from work experience and physical training, that will increase my odds of getting my position of choice? Of course this is dependent upon openings for this position at the time, but in general, what would make an ideal candidate in terms of personal experience/skillsets for this position? Really how much does that resume and university "extracurriculars" account for?
4) When should/could I apply for full time service? It seems that the application process can be quite long sometimes. If I was graduating in April 2019, could/should I apply for this full time position in September 2018? Or would I have to wait until my studies are entirely finished?
Again, I feel like I've broken a rule posting in two separate threads, I don't mean to be impatient but the other thread doesn't seem very active right now.( MODERATOR: if this broke a rule please delete the post in the OTHER forum.)
Thank you!