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Would it be kosher to crosspost my application resume here from the resume thread? I'd like to get some PCV input.
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Ronald Spiers posted:I got a peek at your resume at the resume thread. Personally I think you look good. I think PC would be more concerned about your health and as long as you have a clean criminal record. PC might recommend more volunteer work. I was actually wondering If anyone could give specific recommendations vis a vis format, content etc. I'm not going to waste everyone's time asking if you think I will get in.
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Apr 26, 2012 03:36
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I got my nomination today!!! I'll be teaching English in a non-Spanish speaking post in Central/South America, departing in mid-April 2013. Apparently the health packet wont be sent until mid-August and the entire process is in the middle of being re-vamped.quote:In August, Peace Corps is transitioning to a new application process and the medical process will be changing as a result. In order to transition your application into the new system, we will not be sending you a medical kit at this time. Instead, you will need to fill out the new Health History Form (HHF) in August when we transition to the new process. You will receive an email in August with instructions concerning how to fill out the new form. Please complete the HHF as soon as you receive the email so that you can continue forward in the application process and be on target to be considered for your nominated program. The only thing we ask of you between now and August is that you please continue to gain any skills required for your nominated program. So what does it mean that I will be teaching English at a non-Spanish speaking post in Central/South America? Does That mean that the entire country doesn't speak Spanish or just the people at the site?
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Jun 12, 2012 22:50
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Suriname is closing down in 2013 too. It looks like the list is Jamaica, Belize, E. Caribbean and Guyana. What I really wanted to talk about was the change in the application process that is taking effect. The medical exam has been moved to after the invitation has been sent out and the invitation has been bumped up by several weeks. It looks like the medical process itself is being overhauled too. It's changing to "A secure online Medical Applicant Portal will replace the paper-based medical kit." with an emphasis on current conditions or conditions that were present in the last two years. It seems like this might make the medical exam a lot less painless but now you have just 30 days to complete it and if anything is wrong you have just another 30 before you leave for staging. There's a FAQ on the PC website http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=learn.howvol.stepstoapply.newappfaq
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Jun 13, 2012 23:57
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I'm right in the middle of the "new system" and there's not a lot of difference from what I can tell. You get a bunch of immunization, exam, and dental forms to fill out with immunization records and with your doctors. Then you upload them onto the medical portal. You're supposed to get your medical documents no more than 120 days before your departure but I got mine later than that (though not much later). Basically you have two months to get your stuff done or you're SOL.
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Jan 5, 2013 19:01
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I just got medical and dental clearance under the new system so I figured I'd let everyone know what has changed. And Moon Slayer, if you want to add this to the OP it might be helpful. Part of the application is now the MMF which is essentially a questionnaire about your health over the last two years. The time between nomination and invitation is now essentially a dead zone. About a week before invitation, You'll get a and new essay to write and a new format for your resume. The next week, you'll get your invitation and once you accept or reject, you'll be able to access the medical applicant portal and your physical dental and immunization paperwork. The peace corps will reimburse you $150 for a yellow fever shot $60 for your physical exam and $40 for the dental exam. According to my physician, the new Physical is MUCH shorter than the old one (though just as invasive  ). The thing that amazed me the most was the speed which i was cleared; After I had everything scanned and sent in, I was cleared the next day. fake edit: I'm not sure about those reimbursement figures, it's what I got.
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Feb 6, 2013 01:26
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The official terminology is aspiration statement and I'm fairly sure that everyone has to do one. Usually this will take place around 130 to 140 days before departure.
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Feb 8, 2013 20:55
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You don't have a ton of choice on where you go vis-a-vis language. I'm a fluent in Spanish with ESL experience and they have me teaching literacy in Guyana. I even stressed my foreign language skills in my resume and essays to no avail. Personally, it didn't really matter to me. I'm happy with anywhere.
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Feb 9, 2013 19:54
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There's a list of the questions they will probably ask. Study those and be cool bro. [url]http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:WXqoA7lAgo8J:https://www.peacecorpswiki.org/Interview_Questions%3Ftitle%3DInterview_Questions%26oldid%3D27284+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us[/url]
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Mar 29, 2013 04:07
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I'm flying out to Guyana tomorrow! Feel free to add me to the OP (13-15). Eat my dust America.
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Apr 29, 2013 18:30
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Times are changing, oldtimer. I'm not sure how much I can say but it's not going to be like that anymore. I'm pretty close to the planning for the new system at my post so I'll come in when we go live and explain a little more.
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Mar 28, 2014 01:29
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I think I can say that it's going to be a lot more specific then any of that. It's going to be modeled on the current PCRV application system.
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Mar 31, 2014 03:23
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RagnarokAngel posted:Everyone's situation is different so it is hard to directly compare them, personally I'm glad I stuck it out because my group had a whopping 33% ET rate, not counting the people who didn't even make it to training, or who had to leave during it Ours is TWICE this.
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laxbro posted:Great! A big part of PC is advocating for yourself when you get unlucky with your site/house/whatever placement. This is not true everywhere. I've seen PCV's crucified for this.
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Feb 14, 2015 01:54
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