How to Become a Navy Recruiter

Recruiters must be very knowledgeable about the various programs and career paths found in the Navy.

The United States Navy turns to specially-trained recruiters to meet enlistment quotas. The benefits of becoming a recruiter include making rank, letters of commendation and monthly bonuses. Recruiters sit down with people at job fairs, recruitment centers and schools to explain to them the benefits of joining the Navy, and what the naval experience will be like. Therefore, as a recruiter you must develop your interpersonal skills, as you will be trying to convince people to make a life-changing decision on the spot. Others you encounter may have already made the decision to join, making your job easier.

Instructions

1. Undergo the command screening process, where a command career counselor will pelt you with questions about your financial history, levels of physical fitness, and motivation. As you move along in the process, various members further along in the chain of command will also make inquiries.

2. Enter Enlisted Navy Recruiter Orientation (ENRO), or recruiter training, at Navy Recruiting Orientation Unit (NORU) in Pensacola, Fla. This training course is five weeks long and features a curriculum that will teach students: what communication skills are needed, how to become a more effective recruiter, and how to prospect. Furthermore, students will be shown how to deliver presentations and allowed to hone their professional selling skills. Upon graduating from this program, you will be assigned a recruiting post.

3. Maintain close relationships with others in your field, particularly by reaching out to senior recruiters to serve as mentors. Most of the time you will be working alone, and thus will not get the necessary feedback; instead your progress will be reflected in your numbers. Continue to develop your presentation skills and stay abreast of new Navy programs that may interest new recruits.

Tips & Warnings

• All candidates must be eligible for shore duty and have a projected rotation dates (PRD) that falls within 12 months.

References

• Navy Recruiting Command: How to Become a Navy Recruiter
• Navy Recruiting Command: Eligibility Requirements of a Navy Recruiter
• Navy Recruiting Orientation Unit: Physical Training