An army recruiter is coming to my home today and I don't know what to do or how to act? Any advice?

yacommiehoonazis

Just be yourself and ask God to help you not be nervous.
Thank you for wanting to help defend my freedom!

MP US Army

Whatever you want. You don't need to impress the recruiter the recruiter needs to impress you.

JScott

Don't worry, he's there to help you. Just be yourself.

dsm37127

relax and be casual. good point made by a fellow mp, he is there to impress you, not the other way around.

Fatboy

You don't need to take a test at your house, the recruiter will set it up for you to take the ASVAB test at your local MEPS station. As for getting ready, just relax and be casual. You can help yourself by having your birth certificate, diploma and all other supporting paperwork he'll need.

earanger

Deshane,

Good question - and I think the others gave you great info.

Also, I would have everything he might ask for ready - high school diploma, college records if any, Social Security card, birth certificate, drivers license, marriage certificate, etc. He will need to see all those, if you haven't showed them to him before.

But, like the others said, he needs to impress you. Dress casual, and have strong coffee ready.

BTW - the divorce rate in the military is not 80%, it actually mirrors the civilian divorce rate. My last command was in the submarine community and it had a very low divorce rate.

Thank you for your future service - if you go in.

"Ranger"

Jasmin D

I really think your husband should be present when the recruiter comes to talk to you, whatever decision you make will affect his life too so it should be a joint decision.

Borden's Wife

Keep this in mind when you are talking to ANY RECRUITER...

YOU are interviewing HIM. This is your life you're talking about. Ask every single question you can think of. Ask personal questions about how the military has affected his relationships and ask how he feels about the president and the upcoming election. Get a feel for who the guy really is.
You also may want to get a second opinion from a different recruiter.

If your husband doesn't want you to join, DON'T EVEN THINKG ABOUT IT. This will change his life as much as it changes yours.

Even if you tell the recruiter that you are ready to join, you will have plenty of opportunities to change you mind between now and basic.

MissMP

Just so you know, he is there to try impress you and show you all of the 'wonderful' reasons why you should join the Army. You are interviewing him... not the other way around. If you don't have that mind set in your head then maybe you should schedule this meeting for another day until you do or you are not going to receive as many benefits as you could should you decide to sign a contract. Of, course, you may want to come off as a generally "together" person with a somewhat tidy house, etc. However, what you are wearing means nothing on your ASVAB which is the test that determines which jobs you are eligible for. Just keep in mind that your best interest should be what matters most to you, not whether you look good for the recruiter. Also, any test he gives you at your apartment won't count for anything. It's most likely a practice ASVAB. Joining the military is sometimes difficult for a spouse to agree on but after you speak with the recruiter then let your husband speak with him, too. If its something you really want to do, it will benefit you and him. Ask him to at least review the facts. Good luck!

russellschaner

just be yourself and be respectful. it is just an Army recruiter, when my recruiter came to my house it was good times, but i aint army

DOOM

Act like you normally would. He's the one trying to recruit you, not the other way around.

Jeremy

The only thing that matters to them is educational and physical requirements. Appearance matters not.

franky2x

First, you should reschedule the appointment so that your Husband can be there too - it's a family thing, and a big decision.

You don't need to wear anything special.

Develop a list of questions in writing! Usually you will forget all the questions you had when the recruiter shows up.

Think of it as sort of a job interview - he or she will probably have you take a short aptitude test on a laptop, it takes about 30 minutes or so to do, and should give them a good idea of what you will score on the ASVAB.

ASK QUESTIONS! Write down the answers, so you can share them with your husband later.

The recruiter is there to help you and inform you, so ask away!!! I would set a follow on appointment so that your husband can meet them etc, if you don't reschedule.

madd texan

You really should think about re-scheduling the appointment so your husband should be there. Just be who you are.
No offense to any recruiters out there, but, recruiters are notorious for making promises. YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND, HE CAN'T GUARANTEE ANYTHING. The Needs of the Army will determine your career field and anything else to do with your stay in the service.

Dress up in a suite, and when he gets here, use your manors, and show respect. I've been on recruiting like that, they had already signed in, I just had to give them a pyhsical, they wanted it done in there home. I rember him, he had an attuide, and when he got to basic, he was in my unit (go figure) his DI gave him a hell of a hard time. And I saw him my office a lot during those 3 mounths.

â™ªâ™ª vivet â™ªâ™ª

Do not answer the doorbell.
Your husband will respect and love you even more for a wise decision.

Rocket

ASK HIM FOR THE NEAREST AIRFORCE RECRUITER!!!!!
it will be the smartest thing you will ever do.

NSA

Act like a human being, dress like a human being, ask questions, answer questions.

Marine5

If I were your Husband...
I would be pissed too...

To your Husband, he is just another Guy
that you have invited into your Home,
without him being there !!!!

But then you really don't care what your
Husband thinks or feels do you ???
Bet you never even talked it over with him ???

You do know of course that the Divorce Rate
in the Armed Forces is at 80% ???

Hmmm...but maybe that is what you want ???

subwm4bush

Don't sign anything! If your husband has a good job there is no reason to sign up. Let the liberal middle and working classes do their job.

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