Tips on becoming ARNG Recruiter

2014-02-27T09:25:02-05:00

Rallypoint Members,

I am considering applying for an AGR position in Recruiting and Retention. I am hoping to get some general advice on how to help secure one of these positions. I've started the paper work but is there any advice on what to include on the resume portion?

Also, what kind of questions do they ask in the interview? Is it more situational based questions, or is it as others have described, where they ask you about paperwork to see if you know the forms you have to use.

Any help in this would be appreciated as I would love to move from my ADOS position up to a more secure AGR position in recruiting. I think I have what it takes to do the job and think it would be a very interesting position to attempt due to its challenge. I imagine it is one of the harder jobs in the military as a whole and I like taking on the tough work assignments.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2014 9:31 AM

2014-02-27T09:31:13-05:00

SSG Slover,

Every state and team in recruiting has different techniques on how they interview personnel. My board consisted of board personnel asking me questions about my career choices and where I plan on going. They also asked why I thought I would make a good recruiter. One member brought out a few items and told me I had to try and sell one particular item over the rest. I spent almost 5 years in recruiting. It has it's ups and downs, but long as you are in it for the right reason, it is a rewarding field to be in.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2014 2:58 PM

2014-02-27T14:58:14-05:00

To caveat on SGT Roney, I was asked to sell a pin to the president of my board. They also asked me career questions. Where I'd been, what I've done, and where I intend on going. I spent 6 years in recruiting and the hardest part for me had to have been MEPS. You will get rejected on a dialy basis. Because you invest so much time and effort preparing someone for MEPS that you grow a bond with them. Just to see them get DQ'ed at MEPS for the stupidest of things.

You will hear the craziest responses of why someone does not want to be in the NG. You have to be creative, learn from the veterans (good and bad), always seek to improve your sales technique and dont be affraid to try new things to generate leads. Follow-up, follow through and time management are keys to be successful in recruiting.

No matter what always remember your family. You will spend a lot of time out in the streets, chasing down recruits. Behind the windshield, driving to MEPS and applicants house. You will catch yourself recruiting everywhere you go. You and the Ms. go out for dinner, and beforey ou know it you are handing the server a business card... And hey, ABC. Always.Be.Closing. good luck.