Answering the Question “Can I Wait For My #1 Job”. (Air Force) 

It’s not the recruiter’s fault, but the recruiting system itself is flawed. Many are pursuing, or already have STEM degrees, that want to work in a certain field for the military and gain experience on the way. I understand your argument about “entitled people,” but they are more inclined to be passionate about their job and out-preform an enlisted who lacks interest in their assigned field. If high demand is the issue, we should go off an apply, screen, and wait basis to ensure the best and most qualified people end up in their respective roles. Now, it’s more of a “right time and place” system that’s based more on luck and availability than qualification or skill. That’s why we have Computer Science graduates working as Weather Officers instead of Space Operations Officers. This fact alone, deters and discourages many *overqualified* candidates from joining, who would otherwise make a great addition to the force. They’d take the pay cut and serve their country if it meant they could work in their field of choice, but they can’t, instead, they opt for professional careers in the private sector. There’s a simple solution to this problem, and its implementation would result in a far more efficient military.

Don't sign until you get your #1 job like he said its his job to get you Recruited never said its his job to get you the job you want. if a Recruiter says no you cant wait go to a different Recruiter

I’m waiting for Dental job cuz I ain’t tryna sign up for job just to get filled in a spot as a body if I’m signing a contract I want the job I’m gonna enjoy and be most useful

Thank you for the information. Been in the DEP program for the past 3 months and can’t wait to just get a job even if it’s an open contract. Definitely appreciate this video.

Thank you sir, I've decided that I will end up doing an Aptitude Contract in Electrical. I believe this will be the best possible result for me. Thanks for the information Sgt.

I guess that's how people end up joing the army

He’s right everyone you can’t wait for the job you want….Oh wait unless you have a big bro that’s a recruiter 🥸. Quality content. Thanks for informing us on how the Air Force is not looking for privileged people. Definitely doesn’t have any in it right now.

That makes no sense that I am required to commit to the Air Force before I am guarenteed a specific job. Once I sign the dotted line...the AF can decide for me what I will do for the next 4 or 6 years??? I'm surprised anyone signs up for that.

Lol… so the answer is yes. But most recruiters don’t want you to

Great explanation, sir. Thanks for the video.

Awesome helpful video! Keep it up Sgt King!

I’ve been waiting 6 months and I finally got a job and I leave in December, however the job wasn’t on my list at all and It’s in the mechanical area and I scored in the 40s for that area. My overall score was almost 90. I asked my recruiter if there’s any other jobs because I’m not qualified for this job because it says you need to have prior knowledge and he said that there isn’t any other jobs.

Hey! As an recruiter, do you believe Diagnostic Imaging is career that is on the rise? From the labor statistic, it says there is gunna be a lot more Job opening in that career, do you believe it’s true?

He took his welding certification to the recruiter so we are hoping that he can get the metal technology job.

AFMAN 36-2032 Para 2.4.3.2.2: Recruiters will not order or otherwise force applicants to report for active duty or EAD who: 2.4.3.2.2.1 enlist in the delayed enlistment program (DEP) Can you point me to the AFI/AFMAN/AFGM that states a recruit is unable to decline a job that is offered to them while in the delayed enlistment program? Thanks.

I'm confused. You said if they offer you job #8 on your list and you say no then you're kicked out but don't you only find out your job when you're already in Basic?

So what I’m hearing is you and most other recruiters are more worried about how you look on paper then making sure someone is happy in the military. Especially considering is a volunteer job.

It sounds like that i suppose to sign the job that i dont want to do for 4 or 6 years

Very informative and good information video !! Greetings from Puerto Rico !!

No wonder the military is losing young people 🤡

Lol I declined and 2 weeks later got a call saying I got my number 1 job

Hey I have a question I just took the picat and I qualify for all jobs I’ll barely go to meps. I choose 27 jobs in total 22 of them are 2A jobs do you think I could be leaving in less than 3 months?

I just got in the DEP, but I’m currently finishing my last semester in college. I won’t be able to leave until late December since I graduate December 10th, 2020. But I definitely want to get my bachelors before I join so I will go in as in E3 but will I get dropped?

do you have the option to list less than 10 jobs or is 10 the minimum?

I got a quick question Sgt. King! I took the asvab and received a 95 how does it work with Air traffic control sir? Can you wait for this job on DEP?

I scored a 33 the first time , my recruiter said I qualified for a chaplain assistant which I would love ❤️ he said that it wouldn’t open or hardley does ? Is that true

Yeah my recruiter told me I can’t wait

I have a Digital Media certification, I’m 26. Still looking to join and wanted to do some thing with media in the Air Force, does this count for something different and let me get a job in that field?

Is cross training to their #1 a better option for recruits once their in?

My son is working on going in right now. He is a welder and he wants to be a Metal Tech. Do you know if that job is difficult to get?

What about security forces my recruiter told me I can’t wait for security forces is this true

Anyone know if paralegal is hard to get

don't listen to this guy for enlistment advice

Thank you for the video. I am a licensed Massage Therapist. Long Term goal is to become a Physical Therapist. I see you all have an entry level position called (Physical Medicine 4J0X2). I understand from the video that jobs are not guaranteed. However, do you know if there is any availability for that job. And how likely it is on average for someone to land it?

Are you able to sign a contract before going to basic if there is a job opening that you want?

If you meet qualifications for a job does having any higher of a asvab give you a better chance?

Thank you for this video. It’s very informative. I do have a question though. I’m a civilian Firefighter/EMT- I’m interested in doing Fire protection in the Air Force. Firefighting is my passion, and all I realistically strive to be. If I qualify, would my competency, experience and certifications make me more likely to land this job?

What things can disqualified me on meps? Im worried by a couple of things incluiding pectus carinatum and flat feet. No pain no nothing I can do everything but still worried about not making it in. Btw does you have dates where specific tech schools starts? Are mechanical jobs easy to find? Thank u so much!

I've only been waiting 2 months, I guess we will see what happens

14 months those are rookie numbers been waiting 16 months plus with no end in sight 😅

Good stuff.