Why do I want to be a Marine officer?

Why did you want to become an officer in the Marine Corps? The branch that I admired the most was the Marine Corps. They have the reputation of being the best, and I wanted to be a leader of the best fighting force. I also wanted to work on improving my leadership skills and at the same time serve my country.

Why is being a Marine so special?

The Marines Corps often serves as a quick reaction force and has special units that are trained to respond to crises wherever and wherever necessary. In fact, the branch is sometimes referred to as the “tip of the spear,” because these combat-ready units typically spearhead conflict operations.

What makes a good Marine?

The precursor to the Marine Corps’ 14 Leadership Traits (Bearing, Courage, Decisiveness, Dependability, Endurance, Enthusiasm, Initiative, Integrity, Judgment, Justice, Knowledge, Loyalty, Tact, and Unselfishness) originally appeared in the Department of the Army Pamphlet No. 22-1 “Leadership” in 1948.

What do you say to a military recruiter?

If you set a time to meet a military recruiter, be courteous and show up at that time. Prove you’re reliable and a person of your word by arriving at the time you said you would. It shows you respect your own time and that of the person you’re meeting.

What brings you to OCS?

Entrance to OCS is obtained through the Platoon Leaders Class and Officer Candidates Course programs. Candidates who enter the Platoon Leaders Class attend either two six-week sessions or one ten-week session during college.

What is a Marine grunt?

A colloquialism for infantrymen in the Army and Marine Corps, grunts are the military’s door kickers and trigger pullers, in short, they’re the pointy end of the spear. Related: Here’s The Grossest, Most POG Thing I’ve Ever Done » By contrast, the term POG — person other than grunt — refers to non-infantry personnel.

What are your strengths Why should I hire you?

Your strengths align with the company’s needs. You can do the job and perform like a rock star. You are the best person for the job — no need to hold out for someone better. You have qualities, skills, and/or experience that set you apart from the competition.

What kind of questions do recruiters ask in an email?

Here are a few common questions recruiters will ask via email and sample answers of how to respond: “Are there any details you’d like to add to your application?” Thank you for contacting me about my application. I have… “Could you send another copy of your resume?” Thank you for contacting me

Is it polite to reply to a recruiter after applying?

If you are contacted by a recruiter about a job that you didn’t apply to, it is polite to answer them, but if you have no desire to work for that company ever then it’s not required. However, if you have applied for the position and a recruiter emails you about the position, but you are no longer interested, you should reply.

What do recruiters want to see in an interview?

One thing that recruiters want to see is hunger. They want to see this because it gives them the impression that you are willing to go the distance, and even further, in order to get the job done, get recognized and move up. You can express this by saying something like: I want the job because it can give me a chance to prove myself at this level.

What skills do you need to become a recruiter?

I consider myself a connector, and I take pride in my position of “catalyst” and my central role as the bridge between clients and candidates. The ability to listen is the most important skill you need for becoming a recruiter. Understanding the goals of your candidates and your clients requires you to listen carefully and ask the right questions.