The British Army Careers and Employment

Pay is good, loads of extra perks like extra time off, adventurous training, travel, high street discounts and tickets for troops plus subserdised housing if you're married. Make friends for life and loads of opportunity to develope professionally. Has good core values and ethos. Promotion is quick in certain trades and most courses completed for promotion are civillian recognised. Overall a great place to work and a great career can be achieved.

Infantry Soldier in Cyprus

on 5 May 2022

70% chance you will regret it

lied to all the time, double standards, treated like a child, just a number, zero respect, cult in disguise, pay is well below average, they brainwash you, heavily under manned so they let anyone join

Infantry Soldier in Blackpool, Lancashire

on 4 May 2022

Fun place to work

Good place to work but hard work. Meet great people and good for travelling around the world. Can be hard work at time and your bosses can be hard to work for

Soldier in England

on 1 May 2022

Brilliant

The army provides a very good lifestyle. The army provide Very good benefits. You get to travel the world and aldo good adventure training. I think it is something everyone should do.

British Army in Pirbright

on 28 April 2022

It’s the army

You know when you start the process what to expect and as long as you meet those expectations you’ll fit in great best job I’ve ever had and would love the opportunity to return when I’m able

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I got stuck on some paperwork about medical stuff and this has delayed my application, it is august 7th and i would like to know if anyone has had there PDA (2 day course) at any later time, because im afraid i may miss it and have to join next march and i will be un-employed for 6 months, please respond if possible, thanks.

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They ask about your background including previous work and hobbies. A lot of your interview will be them telling you about the selection process. They may also ask you about the job that you desire within the Army, so learn about training locations and the day to day job.

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