Hi, my name is Dan. I have only just turned 19 and I’m looking for any suggestions/advice on what I could do to give myself the best possible chance of getting through the application phase and hopefully being picked. A bit of context: I have gone for a pilot role and got all the way up to the medical where I had to wait for a doctor’s note due to an accident I previously had which led me to put my application on hold for the time being as I am planning to acquire a work visa to get experience in another country whilst I have the opportunity. I am most likely going to restart my application once I come off my trip and I understand the prep for the CBAT and the initial officer filter interview but am wondering if anybody has any suggestions on what experience I can put myself in to give myself the best possible chance of standing out.
I have:
*45 days of work experience in a construction managerial setting with my local council,
*7 days with a self-employed laborer,
*Part of a charity group and have done numerous events,
* Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award,
* T-level merit in design surveying and planning for constructions (project management),
*Completed a charity walk that I set up myself and led numerous people,
*3 years of being a sales assistant,
* Active hobbies like fishing, wild camping, and hiking,
*Part of a 5-a-side team.
I have briefly been at the air cadets (for two months). However, due to circumstances with my parents, I wasn't able to consistently be there when I was younger and I am unsure if it will have a big impact.
I would greatly appreciate it if anybody had any suggestions on what I could do to give myself improvement and experience.
Many thanks.