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• I applied for numerous jobs since leaving the military. Rarely do I get an acknowledgement of my applications and when I do, sometimes I get referred, sometimes I may even get an interview but I have yet to secure a Federal position and I do not understand why not? I thought veterans have priority in getting a job.
  For many veterans, Federal Civil Service is a natural transition and therefore, highly competitive.  You are competing against other highly skilled, highly educated, and highly qualified individuals, including veterans. Veterans' preference...
• How do I obtain copy of my SF 50?
  If you are a current Federal employee, please contact the HR office within your agency for access to your records. If you are a former Federal employee, you may get...
• I am a veteran. If I was convicted of a felony am I disqualified from suitability for Federal employment?
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• Is there a list of non-competitive employment opportunities for veterans?
  No. However, eligible veterans should contact any of the 24 Veteran Employment Program Offices for information about non-competitive opportunities that may exist at their respective agencies. A complete listing of Federal agency VEPOs...
• I am currently on active duty and will not get my DD 214 until I am separated or retired. Is there any other official documentation that I can submit with an application package in lieu of the DD 214 to verify that I am eligible for veterans’ preference or one of the special hiring authorities for veterans?
  Yes – You can request a “certification”, that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service...
• How do I apply for Federal jobs advertised on USAJOBS.gov?
  To apply for a job, there are four basic steps:  1. If you haven’t already, create a USAJOBS account https://login.usajobs.gov/Account/Create Note:  Visit USAJOBS' Help Center for more information on Getting Started  Please note...
• How do I determine if I am eligible for veterans’ preference?
  In general, veterans' preference eligibility is based on dates of active duty service, receipt of a campaign badge, Purple Heart, or a service-connected disability.  Only veterans discharged or released from active duty in...
• If I qualify for veteran benefits’ from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) does that mean that I am eligible for veterans’ preference in Federal Employment?
  Maybe.  Eligibility for veterans’ preference in Federal employment is dependent on military service dates or service-connected disability and having served honorably.  The Feds Hire Vets website (www.fedshirevets.gov) provides guidance on veterans’ preference and special hiring...
• All of my work experience was obtained while serving in the military. Based on my military rank/grade, how can I find out the civilian salary, pay, and grade level I qualify for?
  Your military pay, grade, and rank alone cannot determine your eligibility for a specific civilian salary, grade level, or pay range.  On your job application, it is important that you completely and accurately describe...
• What does it mean when the job opportunity announcement's ‘Who May Apply’ section says "All Sources" or "Status Applicants" and/or "Reinstatement Eligibles"?
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