Any advice on Army Recruiting? Will Recruiting separate me from my peers or will it be the downfall of my career?

I became a US Army Recruiter against my will. In the late 70s three was a major Shake Up in USAREC due to some recruiters doing illegal activities. A major amount of them were relievved ! That caused the Army to involuntarily send many of us out to serve there. Even though I was not happy I did my Best. That was not good enough (at least at first) as I did not write an Enlistment Contract until my 4 month. However, as with Most Army Assignments, IF I DID NOT GIVE UP AND PUT MORE EFFORT INTO THE JOB and LESS Justification for my Failure.. well IT PAID OFF! I was very Successful, I got Promoted and I feel my Successful Time BECAME A STRONG Achievement in my career. I know that it NEVER HURT ME!

My advice is GO WITH A POSITIVE OPEN MIND AND GIVE IT ALL YOU GOT! It will Make you a Better SOLDIER either way! One Bit of Advice, Remember those you help become Soldiers, may be the same Individuals that guard your life in the future.

~ole Sarge~

My advice is don’t do it, unless you want a post Army career as either a pimp, used car salesman or televangelist. I was a recruiter and it was by far the worst job I ever had. You basically lie for a living and it was my experience their was no honor whatsoever among recruiters.

All kinds. I ran a center as a detailed recruiter and managed to maintain being the top recruiter in my company at the same time. What are your questions?