Does anyone have tips, pointers, etc., for an AGR interview for a 91B Instructor?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 20:42:17 -0500

I have an interview to be an AGR 91B instructor. Does anyone have any tips, advice, or pointers for the interview or things I can do to get ready?

Response by SFC Jake Middaugh made Nov 18 at 2019 10:30 PM

SFC Jake Middaugh — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 22:30:38 -0500

Is this for an AGR position as a school instructor?

Response by 2LT Brian L. made Nov 19 at 2019 6:20 AM

2LT Brian L. — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 06:20:48 -0500

Honesty.... do you know what is entailed in this position and also what do you want out of the experience. Dont lock yourself into something that isnt good for you. Show up to the interview with your own questions so that you understand what you will get out of it...i.e. rating scheme, schools, tdy opportunities ... whatever as I do not know much about that position but thats the first things that come to mind

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2019 6:46 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 06:46:48 -0500

Yes; go sit with someone who does the job for a day or two. Read every regulation you can that has to do with the job. Know the automation systems (DTNS, CATS/ATN, RFMSS, etc). Don’t ever say “I don’t know” unless you pair it with, “... but I know it is in (AR/DA PAM/TC) XX.Y-ZZ.”

Bring some kind of presentation- slide show, training plan, etc. it will show the panel you actually know and understand the job.

I also maintain a military resume that indicates miled schools, all positions I have held, civilian education, dates of rank, PEBD, etc. A company commander of mine provided me the sample when I was a PL and I have handed it down to every PSG/PL of mine since. If you message me with your email, I can send you a copy of it so you can make a copy.

Be confident about yourself and secure in your knowledge.

Response by SFC Jake Middaugh made Nov 19 at 2019 10:37 AM

SFC Jake Middaugh — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 10:37:50 -0500

I was AGR for 13yrs & have also been a 91X instructor/evaluator at a BDE. My last mobilization, I was interviewed & chosen for the position out of 45 other candidates - for FORSCOM, the highest CMD in the Army, a 4-Star CMD.

My advice:
- Be confident in yourself, your MOS & the available position
- READ THE EXACT POSITION/JOB DESCRIPTION & KNOW IT VERBATIM!!!
- bring a notebook or steno pad and take notes!
- think of special idea for your own way or better way for the instruction (i.e. give an example of your own experience for better H8 recovery procedures).
- If you don't know, tell them "I will research that and get back to you tomorrow". & make sure you write that on your Steno book!
- write a good answer to "why do you think you would be a great instructor for this position? ".

Study hard, so you'll be confident & fully prepared!