I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at US Marine Corps (Santa Barbara, CA) in Jan 2012
Interview
Interview for entry in the Marine Corps via Recruiter. Recruiter will begin an interview process finding out your strengths/ weaknesses and reflect that on a list of required billets needing to be filled. Depending on the needs of the Marine Corps; you may/ may not get your first choice. You can always work with the recruiter to identify a career in the Marine Corps that will work for you; it just takes time and patience to find an opening for you.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why choose the Marine Corps?
What interests you in the Marine Corps?
Where do you see yourself in the future?
What opportunities would you like take advantage of?
What are some alternatives you are considering?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at US Marine Corps (San Diego, CA)
Interview
Interview involved lots of heavy packs, marching around, and being yelled at. The food was okay, but not much time was given to eat it. Accommodations were sub-par, I contracted all sorts of weird illnesses while staying there.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at US Marine Corps
Interview
Based off of everything that I've done in my life for school and employment. They viewed my grades and character while giving me tests both physically and mentally. Checking medical records
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 7 months. I interviewed at US Marine Corps (Quantico, VA) in Oct 2016
Interview
Placement is based on the needs of the organization. When they match your personal needs, great. If they don't, you are usually required to move to a new location.