Think of your meeting with a recruiter as a "job interview", where your personal skills and attributes will be evaluated and compared with other eligible job applicants. Your recruiter will work with you to fill out a variety of forms that validate your eligibility. You must honestly answer all questions and provide supporting documentation/ information. The "whole person" … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Background Check
The Coast Guard is a very selective branch and the recruitment process is very thorough. As part of joining the US Coast Guard you will also be subject to a police background check and as with other military services; felony convictions will disqualify you from consideration. The Coast Guard will also run a credit check to check your financial history. Many of the … [Read more...]
Questions for the Coast Guard Recruiter
Now that you have gathered some information about the Coast Guard, you know the main requirements for joining and you have narrowed down your interests to how you want to serve, it is time to talk to a Coast Guard recruiter. What are you going to ask the recruiter? Here are some questions you may want the answers to: How long will I need to serve in the Coast Guard? How is … [Read more...]
Air Force Benefits
http://www.youtube.com/v/IbSiwR4TEGc When you serve in the military, there are a wide range of benefits that are offered to you, your spouse and your children. While most of these benefits are provided free of charge to the service member, some of the benefits do have a small monthly cost for family members that is deducted from the member's pay. Competitive Pay … [Read more...]
Service Commitment
To join the Navy, you must meet certain qualifications and commit to serve a specified amount of time. It should go without saying that the Sailors in the world’s most capable naval force hold themselves to the highest personal standards. The amount of time you are required to serve depends on many factors. These factors include your interests, your background, your pursuit … [Read more...]