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Can you be friends with your recruiter?
Better: Network to the recruiter through a mutual friend or colleague. Finding recruiters through friends also helps you find ones who focus on your industry or occupation. • Best: If you really want to get a recruiter’s attention, give them something they can use, like a connection to a new client.
Yes, they do have quotas. Unlike in the civilian world, they do not make more money when they exceed their quotas. The only thing they get are various recruiting awards as recognition. However, there are times when recruiters are put under extreme pressure to make their goals.
Do Navy recruiters get bonuses for recruits?
In fact, recruiters put more hours on-the-job than just about any person in the military. Regardless of what you’ve heard, recruiters do not get a monetary bonus for signing people up. They get their regular paycheck, whether you enlist or not.
How long does it take to reach O 3?
Time in Grade and Time in Service
| Promote to: | Time in Service | Time in Grade |
|---|---|---|
| First lieutenant/O2 | 18 months | 18 months |
| Captain/O3 | 4 years plus 1 year | 2 years |
| Major/O4 | 10 years +/- 1year | 3 years |
| Lieutenant Colonel/O5 | 16 years +/- 1 year | 3 years |
What does it mean if a recruiter contacts you?
If a recruiter contacts you, it could mean: They’re hiring. The recruiter’s employer is actively hiring and looking for qualified candidates. This helps them customize the new position to match industry standards and choose the right candidates.
Promotion from ensign, the O-2 officer grade, to lieutenant junior grade, O-3, requires an officer to have been in the Navy for not less than two years. This is the time-in-service requirement.
How fast do officers get promoted in the Navy?
DOD Promotion Requirements
| Promote to: | Time in Service | Minimum Time in Grade Required by Law |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | 18 months | 18 months |
| 0-3 | 4 years | 2 years |
| 0-4 | 10 years | 3 years |
| 0-5 | 16 years | 3 years |
Can I join the Navy Reserve as a part-time member?
As an Active Duty member of the military, you can go on serving full-time. You can opt to enter the civilian sector. Or you can discover the best of both worlds – making the seamless transition to part-time service in the Navy Reserve. It’s never too early to start thinking about your next step.
The Navy has special programs for health care, theological and law professionals. You might be able to join the Navy at a higher rank and pay. If you’re studying in one of these professions, the Navy might be able to provide you with educational assistance.
Yes. Once they have served at least one tour in their designated field, they may pursue other opportunities. The Navy recognizes that over time Sailors’ interests may change. As such, the Navy affords career flexibility with many re-designation options and educational/training programs.
Can I join the Navy without going through basic training?
Yes. If you have served at least 180 days of continuous service and have no more then five years of broken service, you may be eligible to enter the Navy without attending basic training and at the rank of your separation. If you’re thinking about reaffiliation, click here to get more information. What if I am not a U.S. citizen?