CNet Training’s new technical developer, Clint Sherratt spoke to Quest Magazine about his time in the Armed Forces and how he knew his hard work to accumulate skills and qualifications during his time in the Forces would stand him in good stead of leaving and starting his new career…
“Like so many in the Services family, I didn’t do as well at school as I could have done. I bounced from job to job, and eventually decided that a short stint in the Forces would do me good. I said to myself that as long as I was enjoying my time I would continue to serve, and I was lucky enough to go on to complete 22 years doing things I loved – and I feel like I could have stayed longer if the ‘job’ had allowed.
I consider my career so far to have been rewarding and enjoyable. It has led me to my current position at CNet Training, now as a ‘civvy’ but still doing a job I love.
The two pieces of advice I would give to anyone reading this – whether they are resettling or sitting in a restroom just browsing – are:
- You are in charge of your professional development, and
- You start resettling the day you join.
While I was serving, it always amazed me how many people would complain that there was nothing for them to do to better themselves, and the high proportion of people who never used their SLCs and ELCs was staggering. The opportunities are out there – you just have to look.”
Read in full here.
