Joining the PDF.

[Koch 33/SG1]

Best Start ?

When you start in the PDF, do you get a choice on what your looking to do or what, such as infantry etc..
What is the best one to start in if you get the choice ?

[miss-military]

hi ...i had an interview with eastern brigade last year...all i had to bring was 2 passport photographs and they didnt ask me for references...
wasnt successful with the eastern brigade but i'll be more prepared this time...have that interview this year for west ...i am a member of the f.c.a...could any1 advise me whether to wear the no.1 uniform to the interview???? :-patriot: x

[FMolloy]

Don't, wear smart civvies instead.

[Big Al]

could any1 advise me whether to wear the no.1 uniform to the interview

it would want to be in very very very very very very good condition. listen to FM

[miss-military]

hi lads ...thanks 4 the reply..it is in good condition ...any other reason why i shouldnt wear it as i and do the defence forces prefer to take on lads?????:-patriot:

[FMolloy]

Anyone I've ever talked to who was involved with the PDF recruitment process has advised against FCA personnel wearing their No.1's to an interview.

[miss-military]

thanks for the info....any advice on the interview???

[Groundhog]

I spoke to an officer who was conducting interviews once who said that in his book wearing the uniform was a plus. It would be with me if I was on a board. Obviously it's a personal choice both for the interviewer and interviewee. But remember if you wear uniform your drill will be under scrutiny as well as everything else.

[miss-military]

dont mind doing that...but do u think it will give a good/bad impression??? really in two minds now!! thankyou:-patriot:

[miss-military]

i was told the same thats why i thought it would be a good idea..thanks for the info and wish me luck.!!!!!!!!!!!!:-patriot:

[Koch 33/SG1]

Questions ?

What kind of questions will ill be asked when im going for my interview, things i should know ?
Thanks

[Earhart]

What interview you going for?

[Koch 33/SG1]

interview for the army, just normal soldier..

[ForegoneReality]

Wow,

Judging by this thread getting into the Regular Army is rather difficult.

Remember those army films where a person just signed up and was shipped out right away?

Those were(n't) the good times :D

Great to see how the DF is striving for high quality in its recruits as well as officers...

Might I be wrong..?

[faughanballagh]

In terms of joining, I swear there was nothing on military.ie's recruitment page stating you had to be a citizen to join. Is this true?