Trying to get a Government Job

[cpayne5]

Originally Posted by firstdown

The hard part is getting a goverment job the easy part is keeping it. Good luck.

You are fire-able within the first year, but after that, all you need is a pulse.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by cpayne5

You are fire-able within the first year, but after that, all you need is a pulse.

Originally Posted by firstdown

The hard part is getting a goverment job the easy part is keeping it. Good luck.

Is this what they refer to on the listings as the one year probationary period?

[cpayne5]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Is this what they refer to on the listings as the one year probationary period?

Probably, yes.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by firstdown

The hard part is getting a goverment job the easy part is keeping it. Good luck.

So true. I tried for YEARS to get an Auditor job or a position in the NSA (with a person inside helping me).

With 3 degrees, I think I am overqualified.

They had "testimonials" on the one job site for my auditor positions and I noticed something...most of them were from a.)minorities b.)women c. minority women. Their quotes did NOT make them look very intelligent either...hate to say it, but it's a legitimate observation.



So I'm apparently overqualified and too white.

I more than meet the requirements outlined in the job listings and understand they have a very strict formatting preference with their resumes (had tips from someone in NSA), but I applied for probably a dozen positions over years and never even heard a response.

Maryland was my locality focus, as well as some Federal jobs in PA (near Harrisburg).

I suppose I'll keep trying. I am not unhappy with my current job, in fact I love it...but I'm always looking to improve myself and my family's life.

[saden1]

Originally Posted by Buster

So true. I tried for YEARS to get an Auditor job or a position in the NSA (with a person inside helping me).

With 3 degrees, I think I am overqualified.

They had "testimonials" on the one job site for my auditor positions and I noticed something...most of them were from a.)minorities b.)women c. minority women. Their quotes did NOT make them look very intelligent either...hate to say it, but it's a legitimate observation.



So I'm apparently overqualified and too white.

I more than meet the requirements outlined in the job listings and understand they have a very strict formatting preference with their resumes (had tips from someone in NSA), but I applied for probably a dozen positions over years and never even heard a response.

Maryland was my locality focus, as well as some Federal jobs in PA (near Harrisburg).

I suppose I'll keep trying. I am not unhappy with my current job, in fact I love it...but I'm always looking to improve myself and my family's life.

Maybe you're just a POS human being? I could see why anyone wouldn't want to hire you, you have serious character flaws.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by saden1

Maybe you're just a POS human being? I could see why anyone wouldn't want to hire you, you have serious character flaws.

Are you joking?

[saden1]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Are you joking?

If his posts here are any indication I am afraid not.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Are you joking?

Go back and read Buster's post again. I could see why saden wrote what he wrote. Take the high road next time saden

I'll keep my opinion of Buster to myself but I think I can safely assume that Buster doesn't think much of me. I work for ESPN, am part Hispanic, and can pass for Muslim. So in Buster's mind I'm an idiot who wants to steal everything he has...and then blow it up

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by saden1

Maybe you're just a POS human being? I could see why anyone wouldn't want to hire you, you have serious character flaws.

wow.. that judgmental are we?

[saden1]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

wow.. that judgmental are we?

Yes I am with respect to Buster. It easy to blame others and outside factors for your personal failings in attaining a job. Having three degrees means nothing if they aren't of quality or suited for the job you're applying for.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Buster

So true. I tried for YEARS to get an Auditor job or a position in the NSA (with a person inside helping me).

With 3 degrees, I think I am overqualified.

They had "testimonials" on the one job site for my auditor positions and I noticed something...most of them were from a.)minorities b.)women c. minority women. Their quotes did NOT make them look very intelligent either...hate to say it, but it's a legitimate observation.



So I'm apparently overqualified and too white.

I more than meet the requirements outlined in the job listings and understand they have a very strict formatting preference with their resumes (had tips from someone in NSA), but I applied for probably a dozen positions over years and never even heard a response.

Maryland was my locality focus, as well as some Federal jobs in PA (near Harrisburg).

I suppose I'll keep trying. I am not unhappy with my current job, in fact I love it...but I'm always looking to improve myself and my family's life.

It's very likely that the government DOES look at you as overqualified. Often too much knowledge is as bad as too little. Why? Well alot of times it's a money issue. Someone who has 3 degrees may qualify for a different salary than someone with one. Plus there is the trainability factor as well as other intangibles. Bottomline the govt is a fickle employer and if you don't match what they are looking for close to exact, then you aren't going to be getting that job.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

It's very likely that the government DOES look at you as overqualified. Often too much knowledge is as bad as too little. Why? Well alot of times it's a money issue. Someone who has 3 degrees may qualify for a different salary than someone with one. Plus there is the trainability factor as well as other intangibles. Bottomline the govt is a fickle employer and if you don't match what they are looking for close to exact, then you aren't going to be getting that job.

That brings up another point. I have a friend (yes a real friend) that's an engineer from Georgia Tech who's been out of work for a while. He recently got charged with a DUI. Would he be allowed to hold a government position.

[saden1]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

That brings up another point. I have a friend (yes a real friend) that's an engineer from Georgia Tech who's been out of work for a while. He recently got charged with a DUI. Would he be allowed to hold a government position.

Only if he is charged and convicted of a feloney. He better get himself a fine lawyer.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

That brings up another point. I have a friend (yes a real friend) that's an engineer from Georgia Tech who's been out of work for a while. He recently got charged with a DUI. Would he be allowed to hold a government position.

It could cause some issues if he needed to obtain a clearance

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Buster

So true. I tried for YEARS to get an Auditor job or a position in the NSA (with a person inside helping me).

With 3 degrees, I think I am overqualified.

They had "testimonials" on the one job site for my auditor positions and I noticed something...most of them were from a.)minorities b.)women c. minority women. Their quotes did NOT make them look very intelligent either...hate to say it, but it's a legitimate observation.


So I'm apparently overqualified and too white.

Yep.. not trying to open the can of worms but that's just how it is.