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Military Recruiting and Retention Specialists

Military Career

General Information

Description

Recruiting and retention specialists provide prospective candidates with the appropriate information and assistance prior to and throughout the military enlistment process. They are responsible for interviewing, orienting, and screening potential candidates, and they participate in recruiting actions by attending promotional events and maintaining liaison with high schools and college officials. They plan and implement interviews with military personnel, and they provide unit leaders with feedback and guidance for improving and enhancing retention.

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Work Environment

Recruiting and retention specialists work in local recruiting offices, on high school campuses and career centers, and in local communities. They may travel often.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure
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Military Outlook

Service Branches

Jobs in this career field may be available in other service branches. Call or email a particular branch for more info.

Military Status

  • Enlisted
    • Hands-on/specialized
    • High school diploma required

Military Workforce

Recruiting and Retention Specialists in the Military

14,887

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$77,920

Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location. Learn more about Military benefits.

$26,872 - $283,756

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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 76%
  • Master's degree 14%
  • Post baccalaureate 9%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

Military training

All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Recruiting and retention specialists in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include: Recruiting proceduresInterviewing techniquesPublic speaking Community relations Social networking/marketingEvaluating prospects

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Personnel and Human Resources
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administration and Management
  • Administrative
  • English Language

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