Recruiting Specialists

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Attracting young people with the kinds of talent needed to succeed in today’s military is a large task. Recruiting specialists provide information about military careers to young people, parents, schools, and local communities.
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• What They Do: Recruiting specialists in the military perform some or all of the following duties:
- Interview civilians interested in military careers
- Describe military careers to groups of high school students
- Explain the purpose of the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) and test results to students and counselors
- Participate in local job fairs and career day programs
- Talk about the military to community groups
- Counsel military personnel about career opportunities and benefits
• Work Environment: Recruiting specialists work in local recruiting offices, on high school campuses and career centers, and in local communities. They may have to travel often.
• Helpful Attributes: Helpful school subjects include the social sciences, speech, psychology, and English. Helpful attributes include:
- Ability to speak before groups
- Ability to work independently
- Interest in working with youths
• Civilian Counterparts: Civilian recruiting specialists work for businesses of all kinds searching for talented people to hire. Recruiters also work for colleges seeking to attract and enroll talented high school students.
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