Join as a reserve

Army Reserve soldiers (Reservists) get involved in everything that the Regular Army does - from combat to peacekeeping and humanitarian work. They are given the opportunity to learn trade skills, and can take advantage of the opportunities that Regular soldiers have too - like adventurous training. They are paid for the time they spend.

The difference is that Reservists are not full-time soldiers. Many Reservists have a day job.

The average person spends 15 days a year surfing the web in their spare time. You can join the Army Reserve and get to do something different with your time - most roles ask for just 27 days a year. You'll get to learn new skills, make friends and get paid too.

Join as a soldier

As a soldier, you’ll do a vital job, making sure the Army operates smoothly and effectively, at home and overseas.

It takes lots of different trades to run the Army, there are many jobs to choose from, all with training of the highest standard. Your hard work will be rewarded, because to us, you’re more than an employee - you’re a valued member of the Army family.

Women already serving in the Army are now able to transfer into infantry roles. And those not currently serving will be able to apply for infantry roles from 21 December 2018. Basic training for new recruits will be available from April 2019.

Join as an officer

You can start your Army officer career at the age of 18 - you don't need to have a degree, just good A Levels (or equivalent). If you're keen to join the Army as an officer in one of the more technical trades, but you're not yet 16, you might be interested in going to Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College.

Challenge. Training. Responsibility. Adventure. Become a British Army Officer and nothing is out of your range. Whether it’s commanding a platoon of soldiers on operations, leading a humanitarian mission or helping to build critical infrastructure and rebuild lives after a natural disaster, you will lead a life that is full of purpose.

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FAQs

Can I take my interview more than once?
No, you only have one opportunity to take your interview. For that reason, we encourage you to prepare thoroughly and to take advantage of the Practice Interview when you are given that option as part of your Interview set-up. We also recommend that you complete your interview in a quiet space and ensure you give yourself enough time. Please note that if you stop the interview for any reason, the avatar will continue the interview from the next question.
Who will be interviewing me?
A human-like Avatar will ask the questions which have been set by us. We believe that simulating a face-to-face interview environment will give us the best opportunity of seeing and hearing the personality and characters of our participants, like yourself, and will help us shortlist only the very best candidates to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process. By using an Avatar for this phase of our recruitment process, we can ensure that all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way. It also means that candidates can take their interview for any time within the week booked in for, at their convenience from anywhere in the world and do not have to worry about scheduling issues or rearranging their busy timetables.
Is there an opportunity to practice?
Yes. There is a Practice Interview opportunity once you have registered and set-up your webcam. This interview will not be recorded and will not be visible to anyone but you. We recommend you take advantage of this chance to get used to the technology and to relax and enjoy the experience. You’ll be great.
Who will be able to see my interview?
Your interview will be seen and scored by an assessor from the organisation. Only those in this organisation who are responsible for shortlisting for your interview will have access to your recorded answers.
How do I find my interview?
Simply select and click on the interview from the dropdown list on ‘Show All Vacancies’ on this page, for which you have been shortlisted. Read the Job description, enter your personal details and click OK. You will then be directed to your interview. You will be invited to make sure your webcam is working correctly and then offered the opportunity to take a Practice Interview, which is to help you get used to the process and relax. When you are ready please proceed to the interview proper.
Do I need any special software to take my interview?
You will need to sit your interview on a HTML5 capable browser. Most modern browsers should work fine, but you may encounter compatibility issues with some browsers on mobile devices. You should try and ensure that you are using the latest version of your browser software, and if that doesn't work, consider using a different browser. You may also need to give permission to your browser (this might appear as a pop-up in another part of your computer screen). You are able to take the interview on your smartphone or Tablet, but to give the best interview, we recommend you try and sit this interview on a laptop or desktop. You will need a webcam on a laptop or PC; we suggest you make sure this is working before attempting the interview.
How long do I have to answer the questions?
Each question has been pre-set with a time for your answer. The Avatar will tell you what this is and the time will also be counted down on the screen. When you have finished your answer, press your mouse button once and your answer will be buffered, uploaded and stored, ready for us to review. If you do not click your mouse button, the answer will be stopped when the time allocated has run to zero and again, at this point, your answer will be uploaded automatically. You will see a green tick and the word ‘Published’ appear to confirm when this action has been completed. Do not be alarmed if it takes a few seconds for this to be done; the time to upload depends to some extent on the strength and upload speed of your internet connection.
When will I find out if I have been successful?
We will contact you as soon as possible after all the candidates have completed their interview.
Can I take my interview on my smartphone?
Yes, your interview can be recorded on your smartphone or tablet. However, we strongly recommend that if you can, you complete the interview on a laptop or computer to ensure that we get the best possible view of you, because we want to see your personality and character, as well as listen to your answers.
What are the top tips for a good interview?
Preparation is very important. Choose a setting and a time which is quiet and that will allow you to complete the interview undisturbed by people or phones. Once you have confirmed your voice settings are correct, ensure that your face is fully visible and centred on your webcam and that there is no bright light (or sun) reflecting on the screen or putting your face in shadow. Engage with your Interviewer by looking directly at your webcam when answering, so that we can see your eyes. Listen to the question carefully and answer clearly. The questions will also be written on the screen. Don’t get flustered if things go astray. You can pause the interview at any time, but please be aware that the Avatar will start with the next question when you resume. You cannot re-answer the same question. If circumstances occur beyond your control which causes you not to be able to take or complete your interview, we recommend you contact the Organisation as soon as possible.
Can I take my interview any other way?
We have selected a video interview as being the best way in current circumstances for us to assess the personality and character of our preferred candidates; to ‘see’ beyond what a written CV might tell us. We realise that this is different to most methods of selection, but it gives you a great opportunity to shine and to tell and show us how well you match our values and behaviours. If you absolutely cannot sit the interview in this way, please contact us.

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