Rating

9.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Taking part in various training exercises and drills including fitness exercises, firing practice and wilderness survival.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes I have improved on my team working skills alongside communication, confidence and leadership skills .

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The programme was thoroughly enjoyable and gave a true sense of what it is like to be in the army

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by The Army?
  • Extremely! Every procaution was taken to ensure we felt safe and part of the woder team unit at all times

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Extremely organised with clear leadership and instructions given at all times by staff

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Support was provided throughout and the staff ensured to make everyone feel comfortable

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • The army staff were supportive throughout and endevorded to make everyone get the most out of the experience

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The work experience was unpaid but the skills and lessons learned have help me get into uni

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There were lots of outside opportunities including various sports and social clubs

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend The Army to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • The skills and values you gain are invaluable to later life experiences


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to The Army?
  • Initially try looking at the TA or work experience placements in order to get a taste of what army life is like


Details

Work Experience

West Midlands

May 2017


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