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Post by marathon on Apr 11, 2016 14:27:55 GMT -5
? I have higher score then some called and I have a broad gal. So I think I can bank on a call? Using example, if someone with score below mine is on cert for Cleveland, I am also on that cert? Yes Cleveland is also on my gal. Thanks. I'm in a similar situation. Given the fact I have multiple teleconferences throughout the day tomorrow (and today I'm wide open), Murphy's law Tells me calls will continue through tomorrow.
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Post by raylan on Apr 11, 2016 14:28:52 GMT -5
? I have higher score then some called and I have a broad gal. So I think I can bank on a call? Using example, if someone with score below mine is on cert for Cleveland, I am also on that cert? Yes Cleveland is also on my gal. Thanks. I am in the same position as you are Christina. I don't think that not getting a call at this point means you haven't made the cert, but it certainly keeps one a bit on edge. Is my telephone number correct? (It appears to be). Is my e-mail working? (It appears to be). As with every part of this process, the more impatient I am, the longer everything seems to take.
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Post by Gaidin on Apr 11, 2016 14:45:18 GMT -5
Gang remember this is atypical. Normal process is that the cert emails go out and then the calls get made. I suspect that calls will be going out for most of the rest of the week. We aren't seeing the number of calls being reported to indicate that they are making as many at one time as they have in the past.
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Post by gary on Apr 11, 2016 15:13:08 GMT -5
Yes, HappyDaze above got an interview with a sub 70 NOR and narrow GAL. Yes... But HappyDaze mentioned he is bilingual and that may positively impact the ability to make certs? Admittedly, we have little data to rely on at this point. He says his GAL does not include any PR locations, so being bilingual will not have affected his getting on certs.
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Post by christina on Apr 11, 2016 15:17:12 GMT -5
It depends. Is it a cert for Puerto rico or is it a bilingual cert? We may have bilingual certs. I have no idea. Just a wag.
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Post by rusty on Apr 11, 2016 15:33:33 GMT -5
Gang remember this is atypical. Normal process is that the cert emails go out and then the calls get made. I suspect that calls will be going out for most of the rest of the week. We aren't seeing the number of calls being reported to indicate that they are making as many at one time as they have in the past. It appears that "sympathy for the anxiety of those on the register" was not listed among the factors listed on the whiteboard when they brainstormed the procedure for setting up this set of interviews and certs.
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Post by aljwishful on Apr 11, 2016 16:23:56 GMT -5
So far it appears that they are calling for the week of May 2nd. There hasn't been any reports about interviews for the week of May 9th so there may be many more calls to come.
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Post by aljwishhope on Apr 11, 2016 16:30:59 GMT -5
Wonder how much this process is being impacted by having the exam close last week and having GAL and resume updates. Or is this all ODAR?
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Post by aljwishhope on Apr 11, 2016 16:35:27 GMT -5
Trying so hard to keep cool. But my stomachs nonetheless is in knots. Need to get over it without situational bourbon. My score is below 70 and my GAL about 30 cities I expect/hope to be called someday but would be surprised if I were called this early. I cannot sustain this level of anxiety.
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Post by gary on Apr 11, 2016 16:38:41 GMT -5
Wonder how much this process is being impacted by having the exam close last week and having GAL and resume updates. Or is this all ODAR? Once the certs were returned on 3/23, which we heard on excellent authority (i.e., from ba), this became all SSA's show.
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Post by aljwishhope on Apr 11, 2016 16:48:14 GMT -5
So this is the hazing phase of selection (at least for anxious control freaks like myself)
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Post by salvo on Apr 11, 2016 16:53:42 GMT -5
You know, it's all cool. I made the register, and while my score is not where I wanted it (I'm below 70), with a narrower GAL (but for cities that appear on most certs and aren't exactly high want destinations) I'm fairly confident I'll get a call for interview sometime. Not going to stress as to whether I get a call or not this time. If I do, great, if I don't, there will be other certs.
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Post by JudgeRatty on Apr 11, 2016 16:59:26 GMT -5
You know, it's all cool. I made the register, and while my score is not where I wanted it (I'm below 70), with a narrower GAL (but for cities that appear on most certs and aren't exactly high want destinations) I'm fairly confident I'll get a call for interview sometime. Not going to stress as to whether I get a call or not this time. If I do, great, if I don't, there will be other certs. Exactly. And they are not finished calling. Good luck!
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Post by pumpkin on Apr 11, 2016 17:14:38 GMT -5
It depends. Is it a cert for Puerto rico or is it a bilingual cert? We may have bilingual certs. I have no idea. Just a wag. I may be hallucinating (sigh, again) but I thought I read somewhere that they are also seeking bilingual candidates for New York? Maybe in the last job announcement?
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Post by marathon on Apr 11, 2016 17:21:43 GMT -5
So this is the hazing phase of selection (at least for anxious control freaks like myself) I'm going to bet the hazing feeling is worse after finding out you have made certs and receive a FOAD. "Thank you, sir. May I have another?" - Chip Diller, Faber College, Class of '66.
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Post by cafeta on Apr 11, 2016 17:21:43 GMT -5
Maybe. If you wanted to transfer to PR later you would already have cleared that hurdle. I would really give PR a second glance!
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Post by cafeta on Apr 11, 2016 17:24:52 GMT -5
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Post by christina on Apr 11, 2016 18:04:39 GMT -5
It depends. Is it a cert for Puerto rico or is it a bilingual cert? We may have bilingual certs. I have no idea. Just a wag. I may be hallucinating (sigh, again) but I thought I read somewhere that they are also seeking bilingual candidates for New York? Maybe in the last job announcement? Makes sense. Ny region oversees Puerto rico
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Post by Gaidin on Apr 11, 2016 18:07:24 GMT -5
I have heard from a board member that they have offered them the 2nd week of May.
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Post by youpaiyou on Apr 11, 2016 18:17:05 GMT -5
I was offered the week of May 9 as well.
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