Marine Corps MOS · Support

8412 Career Recruiter

Overview

Career Recruiters serve in long term recruiting assignments that support the management and effectiveness of Marine Corps recruiting efforts. They work in key billets such as staff noncommissioned officer in charge, instructor, operations chief, training team member, and liaison.

Minimum clearance: Secret

Core Skills

  • talent acquisition and recruiting operations
  • CRM and applicant tracking system usage
  • data-driven performance management
  • sales and consultative communication
  • pipeline and funnel management
  • training design and delivery
  • team leadership and coaching
  • stakeholder and customer relationship management
  • process improvement and standardization
  • time and territory management

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Workday software
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Creative Cloud software
  • Adobe Illustrator

Civilian Career Paths

  • Human Resources
  • Training and Education
  • Administration

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR)
  • Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP)
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) · Funded

Career Growth

  • Professional in Human Resources (PHR) · Funded
  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) · Funded
  • Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) · Funded

Also Common

  • Associate Certified Coach (ACC)

What the Work Involves

  • Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
  • Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
  • Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
  • Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.

Related Occupations

  • Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
  • Human Resources Managers
  • Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
  • First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.

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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.

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