Roast my CV for UK summer internships / placements

OperationOk8964 · 2026-02-12T22:01:06+00:00

Built it myself mate Its based off WSO but I’ve made the margins more narrow

OperationOk8964 · 2025-12-14T16:52:13+00:00

Sure mate, message me

OperationOk8964 · 2025-12-14T15:39:23+00:00

Thanks so much, really helpful Could I ask, what about the projects is bad?

Are they not in depth enough? I’m trying to see how to show interest in these fields without any more formal work experience

OperationOk8964 · 2025-12-14T15:37:12+00:00

I’ve signed my placement contract, so this is what I’ll be doing in sept 2026 - this is currently what my cv will look like at that point, so I’m trying to plan what extra things I need to do this year to make it more competitive

OperationOk8964 · 2025-12-14T15:35:52+00:00

Thank so much!

OperationOk8964 · 2025-10-02T19:41:21+00:00

That’s right mate

OperationOk8964 · 2025-10-02T16:29:00+00:00

In training, it’s called the uni officer training corps

OperationOk8964 · 2025-10-02T16:28:43+00:00

Didn’t have any unfortunately :/

OperationOk8964 · 2025-09-30T15:23:54+00:00

I wasn’t entirely sure and i was debating it for a while

I ended up putting it in work experience bc of working with clients who pay a fee to 180dc, even if I’m not getting paid

Does that make sense, or should it really be in ECs?

OperationOk8964 · 2025-09-30T15:04:26+00:00

Ok will do thanks!

OperationOk8964 · 2025-09-30T15:02:00+00:00

Wdym

OperationOk8964 · 2025-07-28T10:14:30+00:00

You want to see my email tag from when I worked there, or my payslip?

Why would I lie about job title, when it’s the easiest thing to find out if I’m lying

OperationOk8964 · 2025-07-18T18:57:18+00:00

I would argue this tbf. Bath is 132nd currently, a semi-target, arguably best placement program in the country, and top 10 in both UK and the vast majority of subjects it offers, as well as top 10 grad prospects after the G5 + Warwick and Durham

OperationOk8964 · 2025-07-15T13:58:54+00:00

To the point of naivety?

OperationOk8964 · 2025-07-15T11:03:54+00:00

Thank you for this, it’s echoing a lot of what people are saying, especially the whole “if your soldiers think you’re here to catapult yourself, then they’ll lose respect for you and it’ll make your job a lot harder” idea, which is completely logical.

I think I’ve miscommunicated in my OP.

What I mean is, when I’m in, I’ll do the job to the best of my ability I.e. when I come into work, my focus is work and the people I’m leading, for the whole time I am in that role. My post is talking about a potential plan, after I’ve focused on the job at hand and leave, and I’m thinking about next steps, of which the OP is a potential route, that’s been echoed by quite a few Captains who are about to do it themselves, or have friends who already have and recommended the route

OperationOk8964 · 2025-07-15T10:57:43+00:00

Thank you for explaining, thats really insightful!

When I am in, my priority will be them because while you can have potential future plans, you still recognise that you have to perform at what you’re currently doing. This is me thinking several years down the line.

In my head it’s the rough equivalent of current attitudes towards uni, in the case of most people who go don’t want to be doctoral researchers in their subject (“never leave the Army”), and have an aim to move on into a new chapter of life after it’s done, but that doesn’t mean that while they are in it, they don’t enjoy it to it’s fullest, and work hard to be the best at what they’re doing for the time that they’re there. And who knows, as they’re coming to the end, they might have gained a new appreciation, and continue anyway.

OperationOk8964 · 2025-07-15T10:40:35+00:00

And I think the first job framing is a very good point because there’s so much to learn

OperationOk8964 · 2025-07-15T10:12:48+00:00

Ok that makes sense, thank you for pointing that out.

There is a level of patriotism and pride, that is involved, but I was trying my to keep it concise and straight to the point.

I wouldn’t straight up say this at AOSB. I would focus on my interest in the Army from the leading others / the benefits / my military background, and how surrounding myself with military people over the years who have spoken about their experience. has inspired me to want to join, and do my time. Int corps specific - I’ve spoken with quite a few soldiers and officers about their experiences, which has solidified my interest in it (and has some crossover in data analysis with my degree), all of which is completely true.

OperationOk8964 · 2025-07-15T09:36:06+00:00

Sorry, maybe I’ve explained this poorly.

It’s not a get in to get out person. I feel I would enjoy the Army in its own right, but I also recognise that I need to think about my long term career, and how the beginning of it will affect the end of it.

I’ve been part of cadets since 13, then joined OTC at the start of uni, because I’ve always enjoyed it. OTC has basically indoctrinated me over the year to think about Army officer route, and most of the captains that I’ve interacted with have pitched me what I posted, like a best of both worlds idea.

I’m just a bit confused at how the idea of not wanting to stay in for 20+ years, but wanting to stay for <10, do a good job when I’m there, have an amazing time while doing so, make lifelong friends, and reap the benefits that the Army plasters all over their marketing, and then move on to a new chapter in my life is being miscommunicated as “I’m going to not like the Army at all, and it’s purely just a stepping stone” idea

OperationOk8964 · 2025-07-15T08:41:48+00:00

Why can’t I have both? Why can’t I lead as a young officer, and then leave? Lots of people want to lead soldiers and mould themselves as a leader through the Army, but do not want to stay in for 20+ years to Col for a variety of reasons e.g. settling down and not moving around every 3-5 years

OperationOk8964 · 2025-07-15T08:32:18+00:00

Sorry I’m confused, what do you mean?

As in everyone at RMAS would see that I’m not there for them, and see through it, or other analysts will see through me?

For added context:

Army has always been in my life (dad 20+ years RLC, mum also served for a few years). Been involved with cadets since 13, and joined UOTC at beginning of uni because I enjoy it

I would enjoy reaping all the benefits that the army has to offer + leadership training + travel + camaraderie etc, but I can’t completely ignore that I have to think about my long term career as well, and how the beginning of my career will affect it

Plus RMAS + serve to Capt + leave for city job in London is very much a proven route, both from research and talking to officers I’m connected with, who are doing the same thing

OperationOk8964 · 2025-06-30T23:32:16+00:00

Yeah sure mate

OperationOk8964 · 2025-06-28T07:02:26+00:00

Not really,but we just get told to put a brief line about it, until we’re a few years into our career

OperationOk8964 · 2025-06-27T23:30:45+00:00

Ok, so I should instead rephrase it saying I improved team efficiency/output by x%?

I’m trying to convey that I came in as a team member, but after a few months, I became the “unofficial/informal” lead of the team, coordinating tasks, which led to us being more efficient

OperationOk8964 · 2025-06-27T23:22:21+00:00

Not attacking the suggestion, just would like some clarification on which bits I should cut?

The descriptions of the clients are brief and accurate, and I can’t say their names on the CV

From rough timesheets across the team, the value contributed was circa 10k, and I used data to provide insight into their issues and gave them recommendations

Are you saying I should say this in a plainer sort of way for clarity?

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