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reply to Misc SSA
DOD
Fri Feb 2, 2007 9:47 AM
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To Misc SSA If the person the selecting official wants doesn't make the panel then the panel is cancelled and the annoucement is put back out again. I have seen this happen over and over again in my 32 years of service. Then the selecting official goes to the person and tell them what to write to so that they can make the panel.
KSA's
SSA
Fri Feb 9, 2007 10:05 AM
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I cannot speak for other agencies, but at SSA, KSA's are not reviewed as much as one is led to believe. I have saved set answers to different KSA's and 'cut & paste' these answers to any applications for a position in which I am interested. I have always made the 'well qualified' lists but, as stated in other comments, if the right person does not make the list, the vacancy is cancelled and reposted at a later date.
Hiring
MdTA
Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:16 AM
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I must admit that I have carfully filled out each and every KSA for each job I have applied for. I make the BQ list and the job is either cancled, changed, or the latest one I was told was that if too many people are qualified for a possition that they are chosen by the last number of there social security number. So I have to wonder if KSA's are being used they way they are ment to be. I applied for a few possitions which I know I was quilified for and was told so via email but did not make the BQ list. I called and was told that even though I had the quilifications that I was not selected because of the aformentioned statement. I think it is uncomprehesible that we are using a roll of the dice to hire people without at least giving them a chance to dazzle the pannel
Employment Today in the Federal Government
Department of Commerce
Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:08 AM
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Having read your article, the idea of applying for a job appears simpler than anticipated. However, today's market for employees is about 5% of open jobs while 95% are already filled before being announced. Regardless of what the law states, most agencies bend over backwards to hire those who meet their agendas and are easy to control. Isn't it about time that people hire the best candidate instead of best friend while adding to outright cronyism in the workplace. Even knowing that a lawsuit will result management continues status quo. Simply put, if the best are not chosen for the job and they're chosen for other reasons such as being able to control the situation, our government may just go by the wayside just as Rome did and many countries like it. By not choosing the best qualified, America cannot endure the upcoming consequencies resulting from the peek in oil. New and innovative ideas especially in efficiencies need to be realized but want because of cronyism in hiring.
key buzzwords
HUD
Fri Sep 5, 2008 12:49 PM
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Can you provide us with a list of buzzwords to insert in our narrative job experience?
Thank you.
Pretty Pointless
Florida Lottery
Wed Dec 3, 2008 9:13 PM
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So, from what I've been reading so far, it appears to be pretty pointless for me to apply for any positions with the Federal Government. Darn! I guess I'll just have to settle for working at the Lottery a little bit longer. The only thing that is keeping me there is the 100% family medical benefits.
Writing KSA's Using the STAR Method
USPS
Fri Jan 2, 2009 9:54 AM
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We are encouraged/required to respond using the STAR Method. STAR stands for Situation/Task, Action and Result. We cite the specific situation or task that required the knowledge, skill or ability, tell what action we took -- demonstrating possession of the requisite KSA's -- and the result.