ROTC Cadet Q&A Interview | GOARMY
Great ROTC Interview Questions to Ask (and not ask)
We’ll first list five great questions to ask and why they are fantastic and then will follow up with four questions to avoid.
Great Question 1:
What are the things I can do from now until I come onto campus in the fall to better prepare myself to be an ROTC cadet in the program?
First, it signals your intent to become a cadet and that you will be working over the next six to eight months into become even more prepared. One of the biggest issues ROTC cadre have when cadets come onto campus is that they are out of shape and cannot pass the physical fitness test and/or are overweight. By signaling that you will be hard at work preparing for the fall, it shows your interest and well as intent to enroll and succeed.
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Great Question 2:
Can you tell me about how the ROTC order of merit or ranking works to determine what specialty you receive? I want to be a military intelligence officer…. a pilot…..a submariner.
Again, it shows that you are planning to enroll in ROTC. Also, that you have researched the specialties within the military service and have an idea of what you want to do. ROTC order of merit is always on the mind of cadets in these programs and asking for an explanation of this process shows you know what is important to a cadet. It shows your overall knowledge.
FAQ
How do I prepare for ROTC interview?
- By enrolling in ROTC, are you joining the Army? …
- Is ROTC like “Boot Camp?” …
- What can students expect to learn by taking ROTC? …
- What makes ROTC different from regular college management courses? …
- Is there a military obligation during college? …
- What is the ROTC course comprised of?
What are the questions for ROTC?
- Could you tell me about yourself and describe your background in brief? …
- How did you hear about this position? …
- What type of work environment do you prefer? …
- How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations? …
- Do you prefer working independently or on a team?
What is a PMS interview for ROTC?
