How to Be a Navy Recruiter
The U.S. Navy is a branch of the military that operates on waters around the world and has many job opportunities and training for men and women. To join the Navy, you see a recruiter and talk about the enlistment process. You can become a recruiter yourself after a certain amount of time and service. You should demonstrate the skills and qualities required of a Navy recruiter during your time of service to be selected for this job.
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Instructions
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Talk to your commanding officer about the possibility of being assigned to a recruiting command post. Your commanding officer knows the criteria for selecting Navy recruiters, the need for the position to be filled and if you'd be qualified for this assignment.
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Obtain an NCO rank of E4 or higher. This is required for becoming a Navy recruiter. You are promoted to this rank through time of service, and you speed up the process by exhibiting meritorious service. Exhibit the qualities identified in a Navy recruiter over the course of your career. You must be tech-savvy, outgoing, self-motivated, people-oriented and a top performer in your unit.
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Talk to your rating detailer and command career counselor about making the transition to a recruiting post. The rating detailer decides if you rate the duty assignment and evaluates your naval career to see if it suits becoming a recruiter. This is critical for passing the recruiter screening. The command counselor helps you decide whether you'll be comfortable on a recruiting assignment.
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Apply for recruiting duty after you've confirmed eligibility with your rating detailer and have spoken with your command career counselor. You must have at least one year left before your period of rotation date, and you must be eligible for shore duty. You must pass the recruiter screening process and proceed to recruiter training.
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Tips & Warnings
Recruiting duty is a privileged assignment. It comes with incentives including the possibility of being stationed in your hometown and receiving special duty assignment pay.
References
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