Marine Corps MOS · Support

8422 Career Prior Service Recruiter

Overview

A Career Prior Service Recruiter works as a production recruiter and helps manage prior service recruiting efforts. The recruiter may serve as a staff noncommissioned officer in charge, operations chief, recruiter instructor, recruiter school instructor, or assistant recruiter instructor.

Minimum clearance: Secret

Core Skills

  • sales and recruiting
  • pipeline and territory management
  • relationship building and account management
  • interviewing and candidate assessment
  • public speaking and presentations
  • data-driven performance management
  • CRM and applicant tracking system usage
  • marketing and outreach planning
  • training and coaching junior recruiters
  • operations and process 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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