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Post by bubbleguppie on Aug 23, 2017 14:39:59 GMT -5
They just sent me the form. That was a lot faster than I expected. You seemed to get the form quite quickly. I have not.
Does anyone think it would matter that I sent the request from an email different than the one on file with my application?
Probably just overthinking it.
I do not know if the email makes a difference. It is probably just that the people requesting the forms outnumber the people or capacity of the system that sends them.
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Post by dshawn on Aug 23, 2017 14:42:59 GMT -5
You seemed to get the form quite quickly. I have not.
Does anyone think it would matter that I sent the request from an email different than the one on file with my application?
Probably just overthinking it.
I do not know if the email makes a difference. It is probably just that the people requesting the forms outnumber the people or capacity of the system that sends them. Makes perfect sense. I will give it some time. Unfortunately, there is not a lot to give. Thanks.
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Post by rp on Aug 23, 2017 15:03:18 GMT -5
I can think of a few. For example, some may put only MM/YY for bar admission when it asks for MM/DD/YY -- the gotcha is that whomever reviews it may not let the MM/YY go past. Or they might. If they don't -- Gotcha -- no online portion for you and you have to appeal and wait until the end -- all because you didn't state your "date of admission." Another example -- you aren't among the higher scoring subset of persons on the online component. Gotcha -- no trip to DC for you. I am sure given enough time I could come up with more. There are risks associated with starting this process again. The point is. If you are certain that you won't get on another cert, you may want to go for it. But right now -- you are on the Register. You could easily be NOT on the Register if you go through the process again. You are NOT GUARANTEED to make it again. I was thinking of gotchas for repeat applicants. Not an issue this time though Me too. Why would these not possibly trip one up on repeat? Especially the online score?
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Post by generalsherman on Aug 23, 2017 15:22:50 GMT -5
edit: nevermind
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Post by phoenixrisingALJ on Aug 23, 2017 15:37:35 GMT -5
They just sent me the form. That was a lot faster than I expected. You seemed to get the form quite quickly. I have not.
Does anyone think it would matter that I sent the request from an email different than the one on file with my application?
Probably just overthinking it.
Wait until tomorrow - I suspect that the response time varies depending on who is monitoring that email. Second that before they send out the form they must confirm that your name is indeed on the Register.
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Post by hopefulop on Aug 23, 2017 15:38:12 GMT -5
THanks! Bought instant lottery tickets today and won $40 WOOHOO! most ever won on those -- don't play often so maybe its my lucky day haha I hope I have the same luck with tonight's Powerball drawing. I already bought mine --
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Post by bubbleguppie on Aug 23, 2017 15:40:49 GMT -5
I hope I have the same luck with tonight's Powerball drawing. I already bought mine -- I have my Powerball ticket as well. It is $700 million. We should make a board pack to split it if anyone wins!
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Post by ssa on Aug 23, 2017 15:52:55 GMT -5
I have my Powerball ticket as well. It is $700 million. We should make a board pack to split it if anyone wins! I will gladly share anyone's winnings with him or her.
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Post by acttwo on Aug 23, 2017 17:34:41 GMT -5
Hmm, maybe we should ask greendog to give us numbers NOT to play!
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Post by dshawn on Aug 23, 2017 17:59:03 GMT -5
Thanks Bayou. For those that can't open the attachment, it says: NOTE: If you are currently on the ALJ register, you have the option to change your selected geographical location(s) during the job opportunity announcement open period. To change your selection(s), an email stating your request to change your selected locations, must be sent to aljapplication@opm.gov with "2017 GEO CHANGE REQUEST" in the subject line. Such requests will only be honored if they are received during the job opportunity announcement open period. After receiving your email request, you will be sent a form listing all geographical locations for ALJ positions associated with the current examination. You must complete this form and send it back to aljapplication@opm.gov within one week from the date of the email containing the form. Your noted preferences will become your new geographic locations of record and will replace all of your previous selections. Once this announcement closes, you will not be able to submit a request to change your selected geographical location(s) until the next ALJ announcement open period. Sorry, on my phone. Is there a similar instruction if one intends to update the resume? Pros? Cons?
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Post by ssa on Aug 23, 2017 18:32:32 GMT -5
Sorry, on my phone. Is there a similar instruction if one intends to update the resume? Pros? Cons? Yep - If you are currently on the ALJ register and only wish to provide an updated résumé and/or Optional Listing of Significant Litigation and/or Administrative Law Cases, you must send the updated document(s) as an attachment to aljapplication@opm.gov. The Subject Line of your message should state: “2017 ALJ Exam, Updated Documents”. Your email/attachments must be submitted during the ALJ Job Opportunity Announcement open period. Information received after the filing period will not be uploaded to your application record. (See staffing.opm.gov/pdf/2e_ALJ2017_847661_How_To_Apply.pdf .)
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Post by christina on Aug 23, 2017 21:58:45 GMT -5
I'm confused. if we want to change GAL, we notify OPM and then they send us a form back to do so?
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Post by gary on Aug 23, 2017 22:03:09 GMT -5
I'm confused. if we want to change GAL, we notify OPM and then they send us a form back to do so? Yes. What actually happens is you email them to say you want to change your GAL. They then email you to let you know they've received your email request. Then they email you again with the form. Finally you email them again with the completed form attached.
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Post by christina on Aug 23, 2017 22:05:00 GMT -5
I'm confused. if we want to change GAL, we notify OPM and then they send us a form back to do so? Yes. thanks!
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Post by hopefulop on Aug 24, 2017 9:44:53 GMT -5
I can think of a few. For example, some may put only MM/YY for bar admission when it asks for MM/DD/YY -- the gotcha is that whomever reviews it may not let the MM/YY go past. Or they might. If they don't -- Gotcha -- no online portion for you and you have to appeal and wait until the end -- all because you didn't state your "date of admission." Another example -- you aren't among the higher scoring subset of persons on the online component. Gotcha -- no trip to DC for you. I am sure given enough time I could come up with more. There are risks associated with starting this process again. The point is. If you are certain that you won't get on another cert, you may want to go for it. But right now -- you are on the Register. You could easily be NOT on the Register if you go through the process again. You are NOT GUARANTEED to make it again. I was thinking of gotchas for repeat applicants. Not an issue this time though That's what I am worried about in starting the application process again -- the "gotchas". I don't have a choice but am feeling very paranoid -- do I dare just enter what I did before? After all, it got me all the way through to D.C. I was very detailed but again, paranoid that a different set of eyes will find something wrong with the very same info this time
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Post by rp on Aug 24, 2017 9:56:34 GMT -5
I was thinking of gotchas for repeat applicants. Not an issue this time though That's what I am worried about in starting the application process again -- the "gotchas". I don't have a choice but am feeling very paranoid -- do I dare just enter what I did before? After all, it got me all the way through to D.C. I was very detailed but again, paranoid that a different set of eyes will find something wrong with the very same info this time If it were me, I would go through it all over again with a fine tooth comb and double check everything I did. If I forgot to put the day for my bar admission, I would fix it. Those are the types of issues/items at this point that could result in a "gotcha" at this point. If you make it to the online invite -- then it is all on you from there on out. It never ever hurts to review threads from this Board on those things. Properly use the search functions and make sure that you review the wisdom of those whom have gone before and had problems. Just my $.02.
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Post by hopefulop on Aug 24, 2017 9:57:47 GMT -5
That's what I am worried about in starting the application process again -- the "gotchas". I don't have a choice but am feeling very paranoid -- do I dare just enter what I did before? After all, it got me all the way through to D.C. I was very detailed but again, paranoid that a different set of eyes will find something wrong with the very same info this time If it were me, I would go through it all over again with a fine tooth comb and double check everything I did. If I forgot to put the day for my bar admission, I would fix it. Those are the types of issues/items at this point that could result in a "gotcha" at this point. If you make it to the online invite -- then it is all on you from there on out. It never ever hurts to review threads from this Board on those things. Properly use the search functions and make sure that you review the wisdom of those whom have gone before and had problems. Just my $.02. thanks. I did include that detail the first time around. I appreciate the input
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Post by foghorn on Aug 24, 2017 11:24:18 GMT -5
In addition, I'd review what they say they want and for each entry on your resume use those words or synonyms. Pretend it's a website and you want the OPM "spiders" to linger long on YOUR resume. It's not art they are looking for I believe.
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Post by foghorn on Aug 24, 2017 11:25:33 GMT -5
Gotta love it--why one step if three will do. A new dance, the OPM three step? or a four step /quadrille?
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Post by jeepster on Aug 24, 2017 11:53:29 GMT -5
I noticed the posting allows a person on the register to provide an "updated résumé and/or Optional Listing of Significant Litigation and/or Administrative Law Cases."
Is there any benefit to this at this point?
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