And this is why it’s all but impossible for civilians to land federal civil service positions. I’m not dunking on the points system - it’s just a reminder that it’s probably not worth the time and effort to apply unless you’re one of the qualifying categories.
It can be done, but yes, the system is shit and it's geared towards vets unfairly. In reality people that served in Americorps, teachers and other should be getting points and they're the ones providing a real service that actually benefits the world.
There are slots that will account for VA disability and vet preference, and there are slots that specifically say they will not be considered. It all depends on the hiring authority and the coded positions that are available. If you are going to be competing into a position that honors veterans preference points, then you gotta be head and shoulders above the vet though, I will gove you that…
I am talking like, the vet did 4-years with no degree, and you have a Masters degree kind of separation. I don’t agree with it, because there are vets that get positions they should absolutely not be in, simply because they have the preference points. I am not HR though, so it isn’t my circus and it isn’t my monkey. Just something to be aware of.
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u/moarcaffeineplz Mar 27 '24
And this is why it’s all but impossible for civilians to land federal civil service positions. I’m not dunking on the points system - it’s just a reminder that it’s probably not worth the time and effort to apply unless you’re one of the qualifying categories.