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Post by hope2017 on Sept 12, 2017 12:19:38 GMT -5
Federal public defender position open for the Southern District of West Virginia.
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Post by foghorn on Sept 12, 2017 14:36:46 GMT -5
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Post by foghorn on Sept 12, 2017 14:40:42 GMT -5
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Post by SPN Lifer on Sept 12, 2017 14:45:34 GMT -5
Only current VA employees are eligible. |
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Post by phoenixrisingALJ on Sept 12, 2017 15:00:46 GMT -5
Open to agency employees only |
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Post by levon helm on Sept 12, 2017 16:46:38 GMT -5
Oh my. I forgot that the board changes s p o o n to thingy. It makes me laugh every time. Ah, this explains a lot. I was trying to name myself Jake Sp0on when I first signed up, and it kept changing to JakeSthingy. You've got a dirty mind, automatic computer naughty word changer! |
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Post by hope2017 on Sept 13, 2017 9:12:32 GMT -5
@levon helm Your comment about the automatic computer naughty word changer made me laugh on a day in which I have not felt like laughing. Thank you for your witty comment.
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Post by foghorn on Sept 13, 2017 10:27:41 GMT -5
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Post by foghorn on Sept 13, 2017 10:29:59 GMT -5
8 positions--knew it was too good to be true. |
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Post by foghorn on Sept 15, 2017 12:08:39 GMT -5
FCC job--4 postions to GS14, some federal crim law required but not much "familiarity with
Title 18"
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Post by foghorn on Sept 18, 2017 23:06:29 GMT -5
A couple of thoughts --if you apply for a job and want to use a different, bespoke resume tailored to that job, find out if it requires job builder as you can only have one built resume, so you have to edit or delete the present one, either of which takes time.
Also note that some agencies then send your materials to monster for assembly. Monster only takes one transcript. Have two? Too bad. You'll have to put it under another category & hope they look.
Note also that monster can spool for 20-30 minutes before it adds you. In the meantime your app is listed on the Job site as "unavailable."
Then Monster admits you to it's portal and you begin what usually is some tame questions but if you don't read them or check the boxes you lose time. Finally got through with 1 min. 26 seconds to spare. Monster can be a monster.
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Post by foghorn on Sept 18, 2017 23:08:41 GMT -5
Re; two transcripts or other information. It's nice to have a cover letter explaining where you put/hid the 2nd transcript or document-that-didn't-fit-monster's categories. But if the agency does not accept cover letters .....that can be a problem.
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Post by foghorn on Sept 18, 2017 23:10:08 GMT -5
At times like the above you feel better about your work, your job knowing if it eats your resume and doesn't count your application--well, life will go on.
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Post by JudgeKnot on Sept 19, 2017 11:01:42 GMT -5
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Post by foghorn on Sept 20, 2017 9:20:07 GMT -5
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Post by buckeyefan on Sept 21, 2017 11:21:07 GMT -5
In response to an application I filed for another fed job while waiting on next cert, I received an email stating that my application was not forwarded on because I am not within commuting distance. I am willing to relocate on my own dime. Should I be saying this in my cover letter? I haven't been saying it because I thought it made me sound desperate, but I don't want to continue to be rejected solely for that reason. Thanks.
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Post by msp on Sept 21, 2017 11:55:09 GMT -5
In response to an application I filed for another fed job while waiting on next cert, I received an email stating that my application was not forwarded on because I am not within commuting distance. I am willing to relocate on my own dime. Should I be saying this in my cover letter? I haven't been saying it because I thought it made me sound desperate, but I don't want to continue to be rejected solely for that reason. Thanks. Two suggestions: 1. Review the JOA. If it has language that limits applicants to within xx miles, you may have your answer. 2. In the resume creation/build a resume section on the USAjobs website, IIRC, there is a question asking if you are willing to relocate. If you create your resume through that process, that answer will appear in your application packet, for every job you apply for through USAjobs. It won't hurt to mention it in your cover letter(s) - especially if there is no other place for you to make that clear. Good luck! |
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Post by foghorn on Sept 21, 2017 20:27:18 GMT -5
Pretty odd--you sent them the letter, did they think you wouldn't show up? So thanks for noting it --it never occurred to me they would question it. I'll address that I would be staying in that town if hired.
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Post by foghorn on Sept 21, 2017 20:33:05 GMT -5
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Post by foghorn on Sept 21, 2017 22:13:16 GMT -5
In response to an application I filed for another fed job while waiting on next cert, I received an email stating that my application was not forwarded on because I am not within commuting distance. I am willing to relocate on my own dime. Should I be saying this in my cover letter? I haven't been saying it because I thought it made me sound desperate, but I don't want to continue to be rejected solely for that reason. Thanks. I've worked with many hiring officials and many fear out of town applicants won't accept a position even if offered. They feel it's more productive to interview (and select from) local applicants. I'm not sure if putting something in your cover letter will alleviate that fear.
In the Resume after the education there's a slot for "Additional Information." I put in caps "WILLING TO RELOCATE TO LOCATIONS MORE THAN 1 HOUR AWAY FROM RESIDENCE" though I may put that "I plan to..."
I'll start noting that in cover letters. I'm thinking of a modest "challenge" by adding at the end "you may have questions as I'm an out of town applicant. Why not give me a call and discuss any concerns?" That may be too "real world" given the protocols of resumes, but ......no harm trying to engage the person.
Any thoughts? I'm curious why hiring officials think that you'd apply if you weren't half serious, especially with the experience board members have (min. 7 years litigation experience). Or do 30 something lawyers just send out resumes on whim and caprice, to bug the bejabbers out of hiring committees?
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