Officer vs Enlisted
Officer vs Enlisted
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Brothers and sisters in arms, Mike Sarrialle from CareerRecon. I’m back. Let’s talk about officer versus enlisted. Well, I had the pleasure of being both I started out enlisted in the Marine Corps, I was a recon Marine I attained the rank of the E5 before the Marine Corps sent me to school, and I ultimately became a seal officer.
Guys, the line between officer and enlisted has become so blurred because of for-profit education, and that’s in terms of education.A record of sustained performance and sustained results, that’s what ultimately matters…
A lot of my enlisted guys had masters and some had doctorates before I even had a master’s because, at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter whether you’re an officer and enlisted, it’s how you performed in the role.
Let’s be honest with officers, there are great officers, and then there are very bad officers. On the enlisted side, there is exceptional enlisted personnel, and then there’s not so exceptional enlisted personnel, your rank doesn’t matter. It’s how you performed, and how you demonstrated an ability to achieve results.
A record of sustained performance and sustained results, that’s what ultimately matters, if that’s what you’re conveying in the interview. But don’t think that because you’re an E5 coming out of the Army or Marine Corps, that you’re not eligible for certain positions, you are.
If you can demonstrate that you have the maturity, the professionalism, and the drive, and the capacity to get those jobs and produce results within those jobs.
Alright, guys. Hope that helps. Mike Sarrialle out.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What’s the key difference between officers and enlisted personnel in the military?
The main difference between officers and enlisted personnel lies in their qualifications. Officers must have college degrees and must receive formal officer training, while enlisted members may or may not have college degrees. Officers typically lead teams, make strategic decisions, and oversee operations, while enlisted personnel focus more on executing tasks and carrying out orders. However, the line between the two has blurred, with both groups demonstrating leadership, technical skills, and results-oriented performance.
Does the rank of an officer or enlisted member matter in civilian job applications?
Whether you were enlisted or an officer, what matters most is your impact, your ability to achieve results, and how well you can translate your military experience into civilian skills.
Can enlisted veterans apply for high-level positions after leaving the military?
Absolutely. Enlisted veterans, including those in lower ranks, may be eligible for a wide range of higher-level civilian roles. They can compete for jobs across various industries if they demonstrate maturity, professionalism, and the ability to deliver results.
