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Military Career
Recruiting managers perform and coordinate functions involved in the selection of new recruits into the Military. They are responsible for receiving, orienting, interviewing, and processing applicants for enlistment in the Armed Forces. They liaise with educators and other officials promoting the image of the Military and supporting military personnel procurement.
Recruiting managers usually work in offices.
What you can expect to experience while on the job
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Recruiting Managers in the Military
7,010
$89,055
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People in this career achieve this level of education.
Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving. Recruiting managers may have an education background in human resources. Job training for recruiting managers primarily consists of on-the-job learning in various training environments. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. Job-specific training content may include: Evaluating prospectsProcessing recruitsMarketingPublic speakingSocial networking
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