Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Military recruiters, sometimes known as recruiting specialists, provide information regarding service, training, and career opportunities to people interested in joining a branch of the military. They represent the military at job fairs and career programs, and with community and school groups. Their duties include interviewing, screening, testing, and counseling possible candidates. Recruiting managers direct recruiters, plan recruiting programs, and prepare reports for commanders that detail the progress of their recruiting programs. Opportunities are available in all five military branches. More than 1.2 million active duty personnel served in the armed forces as of February 2024, with 441,226 in the Army; 323,856 in the Navy; 312,691 in the Air Force; 166,542 in the Marine Corps; and 39,085 in the Coast Guard.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
NoneOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Enterprising
Outgoing
Realistic
Career Ladder
Recruiting Manager or Recruiter in the Private Sector
Military Recruiter
Enlisted Personnel
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