CraigB Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 After nearly eight years and seven attempts, I finally made it! Its a strange feeling, and a long time coming. I first applied back in 2011 and 2013, both times for an on-call position with Cheshire and failed on the working with numbers test. So I went back to college part time in 2014 to resit my maths and joined them as a volunteer. I then applied for the first batch of Cheshire apprenticeships in 2016 and with LFB in 2018, but nerves got the better of me in the interviews. Earlier this year I applied for and got invited to the physical tests with Merseyside and Lancashire but I had to go into hospital for a minor operation and had to withdraw both my applications because I wouldn't be fit enough in time. Then yesterday I got the email I had passed my medical and will be starting in September with the next batch of 12 apprentices with Cheshire. Like many of your good selves it has always been a life long dream of mine to become a firefighter. I never had a plan B. The website has been a great source of info in helping me on this crazy journey. So please to any others currently applying don't give up! I also milked the career breaks at my current job, and did a few backpacking trips and charity treks over the years while I was applying and used these as examples in my interview PQAs which really helped, talking about stuff I was really passionate about, I only used one work example and I think this is what helped a little as I was less nervous and it was more of a professional conversation rather than an interview. When trying to get across my strongest examples. Good luck to everyone, and again please don't give up! 6 Link to comment
Andy1 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Good effort, well done @CraigB Link to comment
Kim Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Well done and Congratulations!👏 Link to comment
JuanFran Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 An example of perseverance to those like myself who are yet to cross the finish line. Well done @CraigB Link to comment
HoldFast Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Well done mate. Embrace and enjoy the graft ahead of you! Link to comment
Carl Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Well done @CraigB, glad the site helped you Link to comment
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