Posted on Jul 11, 2018
How should I approach a recruiter after having one back away due to health concerns that do not bar me from enlisting?
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I'll be getting my medical release forms in less than a week. As soon as I do, I'll be on my way to the Marine Recruiting Command. According to the majority of military (Marines and others) I've asked, my cold sore situation will not bar me from enlisting. Unfortunately I scared my last recruiter away, so how am I to tell my recruiter without him/her growing cold feet and ignoring me like my last recruiter?
Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS)
Marines
Medical
Enlisted
Posted 6 y ago
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Always approach recruiters from the side, there's a blind spot in their peripheral vision. Much like the T Rex, their vision is based on movement.
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Convince them of your commitment, meet all deadlines and provide all required documentation when requested. The last thing a recruiter wants is a recruit who wastes their time. They have a mission they have to achieve and can’t waste time on applicants who don’t enlist or take excessive time to process. It’s part of the business. Again, communicate your commitment and meet deadlines, everything else will fall in place. Good luck with securing and enlistment.
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Sounds like a lazy recruiter! Cold sores are not necessarily a bar to enlistment. The MEPS doc wants to know- how often, how severe. Get clinical notes from your personal doctor showing previous treatment. Then just give them to the recruiter when you see them. Be straight forward and have your ducks in a row. Too easy!
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Cole Onyx
Alright, many thanks. Praying my MEPS docs will let me through. I used to get them twice a year, my last two were over a 365 days apart. My specialist said it would only get better from here.
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MSG (Join to see)
Sounds positive. Just remember the MEPS doc doesn’t have the final say. If they DQ you- a med waiver can be sent to the CMO of the branch you are trying to enlist for. The CMO of whatever branch gets to make the final call.
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