How is life as an Army recruiter?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 19:10:33 -0500

I’m interested in doing it, but most people that I speak to that have done it got selected for it rather than volunteer and they dislike it

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2019 7:19 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 19:19:19 -0500

I work with many Recruiters, if you wish to speak with one, I can recommend a few. The job is not easy, it is long hours, but it is rewarding. Consider you have to take your recruits to MEPS at 0500. You are responsible for your recruits to a point.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2019 9:57 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 21:57:32 -0500

Don't

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2019 1:53 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 01:53:47 -0500

As a former recruiter; who considered reclassification to 79R (permanent recruiter). I will tell you this; recruiting is not the regular Army, it requires that you are self-motivated, disciplined, and be able to work with zero supervision. Recruiting requires real leadership skills, some officer who probably never done recruiting told me that is salesmanship, incorrect! You cannot sell a lifestyle. Those who didn't like it is because they lack all the qualities I listed above. Recruiting is though, and you have no control over the applicants, no ucmj on your side to punish them. I am at your service if you need anything else. The horror stories are true Recruiting is not for the feeble minded.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2019 7:58 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 19:58:33 -0500

First you have to make SGT to go Recruiting then weigh your options! It’s definitely the hardest job I’ve ever had in or out of the Army! It is rewarding however changing people’s lives!

Response by SFC David Xanten made Jan 9 at 2019 2:25 PM

SFC David Xanten — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 14:25:04 -0500

If your not interested in long hours and having monthly goals that have to be met, I would suggest another field of endeavor. It has been a very long time since I was one, but I enjoyed it and if you work smart, it becomes easy and will give you many opportunities when you retire or just leave the Service

Response by 1SG Bill Farmerie made Jan 9 at 2019 6:26 PM

1SG Bill Farmerie — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 18:26:39 -0500

Your best bet is to talk to current recruiters. I have heard that it has changed quite a bit over the years. Back in 95-98 we worked 6 days per week from early morning until late at night. I didn't like being a recruiter, however, I did learn more about myself that at any time in the Army. I feel my time on recruiting made me a better NCO.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2019 11:01 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 23:01:36 -0500

If you have any question you can reach me at [login to see] . I'm currently a recruiter and have been recruiting for 5 years.

Response by SFC Tyrone Brown made Jul 7 at 2019 10:50 AM

SFC Tyrone Brown — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 10:50:55 -0400

I say go for it! If you're successful at it, it will help you make promotion quicker. I was voluntold by the D.A. to recruit and it sucked because I was enjoying my career as a signal NCO.

The hours were long and the pressure was constant. It took a toll on my marriage and family life due to unpredictable work schedules.

After my 3 yr commitment, I made my gold badge and went back to my MOS. 7 months later I was called back. Let's just say that usarec converted my mos to career recruiting and I retired after completing 20 years in the Army. I have mixed feelings about it. You will have to be mentally strong to endure the success and failure that encompasses the recruiting dynamic.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 11 at 2021 11:43 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:43:36 -0500

Update**** I finally made SGT this month therefore the recruiting thing is actually an option now