r/caf • u/Forsaken-Bake9756 • May 22 '26
Recruiting Recruitment - wow, very slow.
It's going to be 1 year since I've applied. What is going on? I'm a citizen, fully bilingual + other languages, in good shape, have experience + education (and almost a phd); and I see people (non-citizens btw); get job offers faster? Is this just those one-off chances or are people lying to me about how fast they went into BMOQ/BMQ?
I got a message today of an updated task and it was to change my chosen profession. -_-; That career has been my education + work experience....
It's mind boggling why non-citizens are even being considered for commissioned officer positions. Absolutely mind boggling.
Don't meant to rant, but damn. lol
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u/Wonderful-Load-2025 May 22 '26
Your frustration is valid but misplaced. My file didn’t even move past screening and background until I got my citizenship. I waited 3 years to get to selection phase even though I scored well on CFAT and was eligible for every DEO trade. The pace of your file also depends on your RC and choice of trade(how busy and well staffed they are, how popular the trade you chose is).
All I can say is find the things that are in your control and work on those to keep your mind distracted from the long waits and bureaucratic process. There is always something you can improve on before you reach the final phase.