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Would this be a good way to apply for finance/economics jobs that require masters level and higher or should I just apply directly to the SEC, Federal Reserve, etc.?
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Going through the process of creating my profile, would I qualify as Schedule A disabled due to major depression? It caused me to drop out of my PhD program after 5.5 years, and I'm currently medicated on lithium and prozac.
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Jul 31, 2016 16:36
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Applying to the PTO as a patent examiner now. I considered it after my master's and it's been brought up among my friends, independent of here. Regarding Schedule A, do I need to include documentation at the time of application or will they ask me for it later on? edit: Actually, it looks like it wouldn't necessarily help: "Schedule A, 5 CFR 213.3102(u), for hiring people with severe physical disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, and intellectual disabilities. This excepted authority is used to appoint persons with severe physical disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, and intellectual disabilities. Such individuals may qualify for conversion to permanent status after two years of satisfactory service." Josh Lyman posted:Going through the process of creating my profile, would I qualify as Schedule A disabled due to major depression? It caused me to drop out of my PhD program after 5.5 years, and I'm currently medicated on lithium and prozac. Josh Lyman fucked around with this message at 02:02 on Aug 28, 2016 |
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Aug 28, 2016 01:58
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For something like the PTO where they're hiring multiple people, will they wait until the application period closes before considering applicants? I ask because I'm flying for an on-site with a different agency next week and I'd like to be able to compare offers.
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Sep 14, 2016 04:40
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I had an on-site last Tuesday, one of 3 candidates flown out. Still waiting to hear back on that  But I got a call from someone new from the same agency to confirm my identity and location, saying they are scheduling interviews and would call me tomorrow (no time was set). This really confuses me because I only applied to the original department and all the other openings are for unrelated positions. It couldn't be a proper phone interview otherwise they would schedule a time, so what is going on?  My main concern is that this is a sign the original department passed on me and I'm being cast off for a less desirable position. Josh Lyman fucked around with this message at 22:15 on Sep 28, 2016 |
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Sep 28, 2016 22:04
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Sissel posted:How long should I wait before trying to contact a hiring manager for a position I've applied to?
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Oct 13, 2016 23:34
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I had a video teleconference interview 2 weeks and 3 days ago (Friday). They said they would get back to me soon. It I haven't heard anything either way. I assume at this point they've made the offer to another candidate and are waiting on an acceptance. 
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Oct 17, 2016 21:03
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I was in the late stages of trying to get a job with the a regulatory agency. Hiring freeze = I remain unemployed.
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Nov 11, 2016 07:45
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If managers are scared of a hiring freeze, wouldn't they want to hire people in the pipeline like me? 
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Nov 15, 2016 16:40
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Must Love Dogs posted:Basically every agency is hiring if they have the budget space for it. The threat of the hiring freeze has everybody making GBS threads themselves. This goes double for agencies that are most under threat in a right-wing administration.
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Nov 20, 2016 00:01
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Heard back from the PTO to interview about a patent examiner position, but I think I've been turned down for all the positions I interviewed for at the SEC. I guess I'll have to settle for literally half the salary. 
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Dec 5, 2016 17:08
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See, the federal government isn't the only employer who can take forever to do things! 
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Dec 9, 2016 00:25
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I had a WebEx interview with the Patent and Trademark Office. Sounds like they'll be making decisions in mid-January for an early February start. Structured promotion to GS-14 is nice but even then compensation doesn't seem that great.
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Dec 10, 2016 01:30
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I applied for separate Computer Engineer and Electrical Engineer patent examiner postings with the PTO. I received "referred to selecting official" emails for the postings on different days from different recruiters. I had a Skype interview for one of them (don't know which one) 3 weeks ago and was told I'd probably hear back in mid-January. I then received an email last week saying I had been referred to a hiring manager but not selected for the electrical engineer position. Should I assume the Skype interview was for the computer engineer position and I'm still in the running? Edit: Welp, got a referred not selected for the computer engineer position. Josh Lyman fucked around with this message at 19:47 on Dec 29, 2016 |
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Dec 28, 2016 21:16
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Vorkosigan posted:Well, the FRS (.Org) is different from the FRB(.Gov). FRB is only DC based, while the FRS reserve banks are scattered across the country. The Board is a self-funded executive agency instead of a legislative one. This means we stay open when Ted Cruz has another sequester hissy fit. 
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Jan 3, 2017 09:39
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Whose dick do I have to suck to get a job with the SEC?
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Jan 12, 2017 10:11
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RIP my dream of working for the SEC.
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Jan 23, 2017 22:35
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The manager at the SEC who interviewed but didn't hire me said they planned to make more hires this spring but not until after things settled in with the new administration. Should have just made me an offer in December.
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Jan 27, 2017 18:47
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Yeah but what about doughnut days and happy hours and office romances?
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Apr 23, 2017 20:47
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Sometimes you find a perfect position: financial economist in the Treasury department. The questionnaire emphasized quantitative analysis of financial markets, research with the intent to publish, and teaching (communication to audiences). I was a finance Ph.D. student who focused on econometric modeling of stocks, bonds, and currency exchange rates, and I taught 5 semesters of undergraduate finance. So they're probably going to desk reject my application.
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Aug 16, 2017 04:26
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Serious question: I'm looking at a couple postings that are only open to federal employees, but I would be able to apply under Schedule A. However, my understanding is that Schedule A is excepted service, so I wouldn't be able to apply to future listings that are only open to federal employees since they carry the caveat of "current or former competitive service employees." With that in mind, what's even the point?
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Aug 16, 2017 13:43
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Remember who's in charge of the justice department: Jeff "weed will kill you" Sessions
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Aug 31, 2017 06:29
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El Mero Mero posted:Is there a federal (or other level) government employee career thead around? Or is this one pretty much the main bureaucrat waterin' hole? 
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Sep 3, 2017 01:23
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Treasury posted 6 listings for a financial economist, 3 in a lower band and 3 in a higher band. The listings were essentially identical but would've slotted you into different groups: retail credit, commercial credit, more general research. I applied to all 6 listings because I figured the different listings could be processed by different recruiters. But I also kinda feel bad for what is effectively spamming their system.
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Sep 28, 2017 03:57
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This economist posting with the CFPB wants a sample paper but the document upload page doesn't have an option for "paper" or even "other", but it does include 2 transcript spots so I guess my only option is to upload the paper under one of them? Ugh, get it together noobs.
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Dec 7, 2017 02:42
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Had a 2nd round interview with the FDA that was basically a 20 minute presentation of a former research project, after which they said they wanted to move forward with the hiring process.  They're just waiting on my 2nd reference to fill out a recommendation.I find it interesting they requested recommendations at all. My friends working at DOT and EPA weren't asked, and it's not like I'm applying for a tenure-track faculty position.
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Dec 15, 2017 21:36
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Dr. Quarex posted:Agreed that is surprising, literally the only job I have seen on USAJobs that required recommendations was, in fact, a faculty position at West Point. Certainly a good way to keep down casual applications, since I was like "ughgh there is no way I am going to interrupt my dissertation chair's holiday to ask for a letter for a job I sincerely doubt I would get anyway"
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Dec 16, 2017 00:42
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Well poo poo, and just as the FDA is starting the hiring process with me: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...m=.36a43a6e4d32
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Dec 18, 2017 01:55
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FDA said last week they'll be moving forward with the hiring process but there won't be much movement on that until after the New Year. HOWEVER, I've been referred for a position at Treasury that's a better fit and starts/tops out 1 grade higher. If they end up talking to me, is there anything I can do to try to move things along before abandoning that process to accept FDA?
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Dec 19, 2017 08:22
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What exactly is the argument for eliminating teleworking here?
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Jan 10, 2018 18:34
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Delorence Fickle posted:I wish there was a way to filter out those "1" vacancy positions on usajobs.
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Jan 18, 2018 09:23
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FDA is in the process of offering me a job so... this is not the best timing.
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Jan 20, 2018 22:37
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Had some correspondence with the hiring manager at FDA, he said "Your package was sent to HR on 12January. I was hoping you had heard something, but I will keep following up on my end and let you know when I hear something." Presumably that's good news, right?
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Jan 26, 2018 22:43
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Suggestions for negotiating starting salary step? My tentative offer said GS-11 step 1. My friends who work for different agencies suggested asking for the step that's just below GS-12 step 1. However, GS-11 step 7 is $97 above while step 6 is $2171 lower, so I feel like I should just ask for 7.
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Feb 9, 2018 16:05
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TheMadMilkman posted:Are you on a career ladder that will promote you to GS-12 after your year is up?
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Feb 9, 2018 17:07
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edit e-mailed my direct manager asking for higher starting salary step oh god
Josh Lyman fucked around with this message at 04:40 on Feb 12, 2018 |
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Feb 10, 2018 01:35
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TheMadMilkman posted:Ya, that's an 11/12 ladder.
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Feb 12, 2018 19:58
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Goodpancakes posted:Is there any room for negotiation in a federal offer? If I have 6 years of experience doing this job public sector and I get offered GS-7 step one can I ask for step 7? Because lol GS-7 step one pay
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Feb 12, 2018 21:53
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edit: called HR, situation will move from there
Josh Lyman fucked around with this message at 21:29 on Feb 21, 2018 |
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Dr. Quarex posted:Postin' again
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