My first blog

Ok, this is my first blog outside of myspace, I was inspired by other recruiters out there such as SGT Lori and Station Commando. I will post about my days in recruiting as I go thru the rollercoaster of emotions this job has.

Guard recruiting is a job I hate some weeks and love the next. It is by far the most challenging job I have ever had. Like most if not all Guard recruiters, I volunteered for this job, there was a need and I filled it. I did it after a 18 month "deployment" to FT Meade, MD for Noble eagle duty. Volunteering for recruiting is not for everyone, I do not recommend to everyone either, it can have long days, weeks, and nights. I have been down as much as four, and up as much as four. Right now this is my best year, I am up 3 right now for mssion year to date and soon to be up 4. Good thing about Guard recruiting is that we have a yearly mission and if we over produce, it carries on to next month. Now that doesnt mean I get to slack the next month (much). I am still expected to get 2 a month, but if I don't, there is no negative counseling statement.

This FY, most of my enlistments are prior service applicants, some have been out as much as 15 years and want back in. Last year, it was all High school kids for me, I even got a High school recruiter award for the year.

Let me make one thing clear, If I worked as hard as I think I do, I would be a great recruiter. I am a decent recruiter, in my office of 5 I am the regulation guru, I need work at closing, after almost 3 years, I still am working on it. I am probably better than I think, but I think I have been really lucky this year. I have been getting people who just WANT to join the Guard. Great for me. Maybe I can use up some of my leave that is getting close to use or lose.

Please comment on my posting and Look forward to some humuorous time in Guard recruiting.

I promise to be nice to my competetion in the field, well, I'll try anyways.