Does anyone really respond to a Military Recruiter via Indeed?

2019-05-26T01:34:05-04:00

Really? A 75th Ranger Regiment opportunity in Chicago Illinois? How effective are these job postings on Indeed and other job forums for generating enlistments? They seem to distract from actual postings I should be seeing for actual government and contractor positions that meet similar criteria.

Response by SFC William Farrell made May 26 at 2019 2:37 AM

2019-05-26T02:37:47-04:00

Never heard of it LTC Jason Mackay

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2019 3:12 AM

2019-05-26T03:12:01-04:00

I’ve seen some for the Navy that give an annual salary range from E-1 to O-10. That always makes me laugh.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made May 26 at 2019 4:33 AM

2019-05-26T04:33:39-04:00

I’ve been wondering about that myself!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2019 5:26 AM

2019-05-26T05:26:53-04:00

Being a salesman myself, I would imagine that it’s a ploy to get someone in the door. Most likely an armchair soldier (Call of Duty type) or the likes. In the world of sales, if you can get someone in the door, your close ratio goes through the roof. So, most of these chums come in looking to be a badass, and probably wind up doing something..else.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made May 26 at 2019 10:19 AM

2019-05-26T10:19:17-04:00

Sir, considering the stress on recruiting these days with the strength of the economy, little surprises me.

Response by Kiersten Childs made May 26 at 2019 2:14 PM

2019-05-26T14:14:43-04:00

I was looking for a job the other day to work while I wait on my waivers to go through. I clicked on one for the Navy thinking it was a civilian job because the initial description makes it sound like it. it ended up being an add for enlisting. lol

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2019 8:03 PM

2019-05-26T20:03:25-04:00

I use another source that feeds job postings to indeed and about 20 other sites. I've over achieved this year and as a result they doubled my mission for next FY

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2019 8:06 PM

2019-05-26T20:06:07-04:00

To clarify, my posts are very clear that the listing is for "military service" and there is an aptitude and physical test requirement.

Response by MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P made May 27 at 2019 11:12 AM

2019-05-27T11:12:56-04:00

BLUF: Old AF guy who doesn't understand all things Army.....
That being said... I was under the impression Rangers (and especially those assigned to the 75th) were chosen from those Soldiers already in uniform. I never new of someone walking in off the street and going straight into special duty assignments.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2019 8:35 PM

2019-05-27T20:35:15-04:00

It is a great tool for recruiting. As businesses are adapting to what society perfers they are using technology by having them apply online. This includes fast food restaurants in my area. They no longer except paper applications. Then you transition your mind to understand that the Army is trying to fill positions that require a specific type of people like 17C and 35Q. These people are looking for jobs online not walking into a business for a job. Many recruiter also find it usefull to put other careers out on the websites for more trade oriented careers. Both work well of done properly. I make sure that my recruiters list that the position requires them to enlist.

As far as basic recruiting, It is a great leader generating activity. You gain more possible leads with less work compared to any other prospecting method.