So, what should you not tell your Air Force Recruiter? I'll be straight-up: you do not want to lie to your recruiter. Even if your recruiter seems to encourage you to lie - don't. It's a felony to give false information or withhold required information on any military recruiting paperwork.
I'm Not Interested in Making a Move
Thanks for reaching out, but this position is not of interest to me. Thanks for reaching out to me. I am currently not in the market but feel free to send me anything you think may be of interest. If I know someone who would be a good fit, I'll happily send them along to you.
These will be questions about age, citizenship or immigration status, education level, criminal history, drug abuse history, and medical conditions. The recruiter may weigh you, and ask to see personal paperwork (birth certificate, high school diploma, social security card, etc.).
Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with me today. I really appreciated the chance to learn more about you and the company. This is an exciting opportunity for me at this point in my career and I look forward to hearing any updates as they're available.
AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 136, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness; DoD Instruction 1304.33, Standardized Protection Policies Prohibiting Inappropriate Relations Between Recruiters and Recruits, and Trainers and Trainees.
If there are any future opportunities within your organization that align with my career goals, I would be honored to be considered. I would love to keep in touch and stay updated on any developments within your company. Again, thank you for your time and consideration, and I wish you and your team all the best.
If you get through the phone screen and one round of interviews, without a single question from them, it's a red flag. Either they don't want the job after all, or they'll accept anything. If the candidate asks lots of questions about salary, promotions, sick pay, benefits, it's a red flag.
Introduce yourself
This could include your name, your rank, that you'll be joining their command, where you're from originally and what type of education you have including any military education. This paragraph should make it clear that you will be reporting to them and what your background is.
Here are the top turn-offs based on what you do and say: Arrogant, “know-it-all” attitude. Tardiness or not showing up for interview on-time. Personality problems or irrational behavior.
Yes, it is okay to tell an interviewer that you are nervous. In fact, doing so can be beneficial. It can show the interviewer that you care about the job and that you are invested in doing well in the interview. Additionally, letting the interviewer know that you are a bit nervous can put them at ease.
You should be as honest as you can be about information that could impact your schedule or ability to work, so your recruiter is able to be upfront with the employer about your schedule/start date, and more.
Most recruiters are not bad, but they have quotas to meet and that pressure can lead to bending the truth or outright lying. Bottom line- do your research, read your contract and don't fall for the 12 military recruiter lies below. Related Article – Do Army Recruiters Get A Commission To Sign You Up?
What documents do I need to start the recruiting process? Your recruiter will give you a list of documents you need. They may include government IDs like driver's license, social security card, high school diploma, birth certificate, college transcripts, medical documents, court documents, etc.
Let them know you're interested, but don't be aggressive.
Keep your tone light and friendly, and focus on next steps. It's important that you communicate with the recruiter with enthusiasm, not desperation. The most important tip: Don't call. Recruiters are often very busy and they don't appreciate unscheduled calls.
A recruiter might ghost you if they don't think you're the best fit for the position or if they found a more qualified candidate who better matches their requirements. In more competitive industries with a higher number of candidates, the chances of recruiter ghosting might be higher.
Smiling and being friendly is essential for your success during the job interview. It makes you feel better, improves your memory recall and make you more creative during the conversation with the hiring manager. It helps answer questions intelligently, recall answers faster, create a better impression.
Note that when addressing a recruiter, “Dear” is the preferred professional greeting, but “Hello” and “Hi” can work too if you're looking to convey a more conversational tone. Consider including a greeting.
Recruiters want to know this in the first call and will ask a question like: “What is your current job situation?”. There are three options: not looking, passively looking, actively looking. Also, prepare yourself with a brief story on your job history. Especially about your major career switches.
When a recruiter meets you, they have between forty-five minutes and an hour to get to know your career story and where you're heading. In this situation, being succinct and direct is your best bet to get through all the questions the recruiter will ask.