Convinced I was going to fail my A Levels, I headed to the Army Careers Office (no - I don't understand the logic either - I was in a 'different place'). Went for aptitude, medical etc. Was told by RCB I was a bit green (and they were correct) and to come back after doing something.
Had a couple of mates who joined the RAF as Airmen. Seemed to be getting looked after and appeared a bit more common sense that the Army. Tried to join as Techie, Options For Change hit, went for ALM (too short sighted) then got brain & spine removed via Sleaford Tech.
didn't want a 'job' - wanted a bit more. Not bad so far. Still rather do this than anything else. Don't think any adverts made a difference - those cr@ppy Careers Offices with the grey net curtains took any glamour away from the process!