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<p>Navy2010 couldn’t have said it any better. When you go to your MOC interview, nearly every question they ask you will probably be geared toward finding out what potential for leadership you possess. You want to point out, in a humble manner, the opportunities for leadership experience you have had, how you took advantage of said opportunities, and what you did in said position.</p>
<p>You also want to highlight character traits that may be useful as a leader, such as willingness to take responsibility, no matter for good or bad decisions. That one is a definite plus.</p>
<p>But don’t make stuff up. Interviewers will be able to tell what’s real and what’s fake. They want to see a real person, and if you are truly meant to be a leader, they will see it.</p>
<p>And keep it to the point. Summarize first, and let them ask for details.</p>
<p>Same goes for just about any interview you will ever have anywhere. Find out what qualities they are looking for, then show them that you’ve got what it takes.</p>
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<p>For my MOC interview, I had five letters of recommendation, since the application form said to have at least three. My suggestion is to get one from someone that has known you for a long time, someone who has known you for a year or two, and maybe, but it depends on the situation, someone who has known you for only a few months.</p>
<p>For example on that last one: I moved from homeschool to a local private school this year. Most of the teachers and staff have known me for only a few months. Both my college counselor and principal wrote me recommendations for leadership and character based on what they have observed in the time they have known me. That lets people see how quickly you can take the initiative, form friends, build a reputation, etc.</p>
<p>However, I wouldn’t advise you to get a letter like this from the UPS man you’ve met twice.;)</p>
<p>That’s my advice having been through one interview. Maybe someone else can give their take on it.</p>