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Many veterans understand that they are entitled to Veteran’s Preference Points, but often don’t understand what that means. First off, those who are disabled or who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during certain specified time periods are entitled, by law, to receive preference over non-veterans both in hiring from competitive lists of eligible hires and in retention during reductions in force.
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This means you have to meet a set of criteria to be qualified for this action. Here are the general requirements:
1. Receive an honorable or general discharge is necessary.
2. Those military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference unless they are disabled veterans.
3. Guard and Reserve active duty, for training purposes, do not qualify for preference.
4. When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on their application or resume. Applicants must also complete form SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference.
The goal of preference won’t allow for every veteran to fill a vacant federal job position, however, preference provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified veterans seeking employment. This means that if you served for three years in the Army as supply personnel, you don’t automatically qualify for a GS-11 position.
This preference applies in civil service examinations and most service jobs by the U. S. Office of Personnel Management.
Keys to the 10-Point Preference
Ten points are added to the passing examination score if:
1. A veteran who served any time and who (1) has a present service- connected disability or (2) is receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension from the military or the Department of Veterans Affairs. Individuals who received a Purple Heart qualify as disabled veterans.
2. An unmarried spouse of certain deceased veterans, a spouse of a veteran unable to work because of a service-connected disability, and
3. A mother of a veteran who died in service or who is permanently and totally disabled.
How it Works
If you meet the criteria for preference and achieve a score of 70 or higher either by a written examination or an evaluation of your experience and education, you can obtain up to 10 extra points added that are added to your numerical preference rating.
For most positions, the names of 10-point preference eligible hires, who have a service-connected disability of 10 percent or more, are placed ahead of the names of all other hires on a given register. The names of other 10-point preference applicants, 5-point preference applicants and non-veterans are listed in order of their numerical ratings.
For scientific and professional positions in grade GS-9 or higher, names of all eligible hires are listed in order of ratings and then augmented by veteran preference.
Entitlement to veterans’ preference does not guarantee a job, as vacancies other than by appointment can be used to hire outside the list of eligible candidates.
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well The point system has not worked out to well for me,,,, i am 70 % and a non military person got the job i was trying for,,, at the VA Hospital… 2 times mind you….
I agree with Ceelayce! I have numerous times submitted my resume at the Resumix on Cpol-online and taken my resume to the hiring authority or Hr Office of the selecting office and still no job. Some of what is written is true, however, if they have someone in place or someone they know will beat you out every time. I would like to see fairness work, but it does not. I have finally gotten a federal job with the assistance of a BS Degree in Business and 60% disability. It took time.
I am a 70% Disabled Vet and have applied for several Gov jobs with no luck, I wonder if this is just another bunch of Bull.
I agree with all, the VA keeps turing one down for entiled benifits in hopes, that we will give up trying to receive what was promised. By experience, i was turned down for in service injuries received so often, that i finally gave up trying.
I am glad for the preference vet can get for a job. My question why are the Reservist and nation guard not included. During these wars close to the majority it has been the reservist. If they don’t get the whole points why not at least six or so.
The answer is that you do. If you are a reservist that served on active duty for more than 180 days, (not solely for training), you get it. Please see: http://www.opm.gov/staffingportal/vetguide.asp#6
i was in the army reserve for 8 yrs. i was called to active duty for the gulf war. i was deployed for more than 180 days. i used my veterans preference to get hired at CDC. also i was offered a job with the Atlanta VA clinic as a claims examiner (used my veterans preference). i have a BS degree in criminal justice and a minor in social work. so veterans preference has worked for me. but i will say this, someone in the federal system helped me to draft my resume. to my understanding, the computer screens/flags your resume (key words from the job description should be included in your resume). then it goes to HR for review. then if certified it goes to the selecting official to determine the top candidates who will recieve an interview. i suggest you all keep trying. and best wishes to you all.
HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE IDEA THAT CERTAIN DATES ONLY GET THESE CREDITS. FOR YEARS WHILE WORKING FOR THE STATE OF NEW YORK, I WAS TOLD THAT I WAS NOT A VETERAN.THIS MEANT THAT I WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EXTRA PAY OR TIME OFF(MY CHOICE)ON VETERANS DAY AND MEMORIAL DAY. I SERVED IN THE USAF FROM MAR 78-MAR 82. I TOOK PART IN OPERATION EAGLE CLAW,THE ILL FATED MISSION TO RESCUE THE IRANIAN HOSTAGES.FOR REASONS NEVER GIVEN NO COMBAT CREDIT WAS GIVEN TO PERSONAL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THIS MISSION.AFTER MY DISCHARGE BUT WHILE STILL CONSIDERED ON INACTIVE RESERVE, WE INVADED GRENADA BUT DUE TO MY INACTIVE STATUS I WAS INELIGIBLE FOR CREDIT ALSO. I SERVED HONORABLY AND WAS DISCHARGED THE SAME. AS THERE IS NO DRAFT AND ALL PERSONS JOIN OF THEIR OWN FREE WILL I BELIEVE ALL MEMBERS SHOULD ENJOY THE SAME BENEFITS.NO ONE KNOWS WHEN THEY MAY BE CALLED TO BATTLE,BUT WE ENLIST KNOWING THAT DAY MAY COME.I JUST HOPE THAT THE PEOPLE WHO DECIDED THEY WERE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS WHEN THE LATEST CONFLICT BROKE OUT WERE GIVEN LESS THE GENERAL DISCHARGES,WITH NO FUTURE BENEFITS.
This is great in theory, however, do not believe in it what so ever! I have applied for over 100 jobs with the VA, have had several interviews and have never been chosen! 50% disabled and served 12 years for 10 point preference! Frustrating when you see the VA brag that they hire veterans. I have researched this throughly and have asked questions to the HR offices with no reply……
This last rule shoots all the other of them down and is used by our on Gov.. Jobs are listed on two list just so they can bypass veterans which makes one wonder why they even bother. This is still a good old boy deal. If you going to treat vets right do it , if not don’t try to convince them you are.
I know for a fact that with the VA hiring process, a veteran not already a federal employee is given third consideration. First consideration goes to those already working there, second goes to other employees in the federal system. 10 points actually means nothing for the most part. It took me 6 years to finally get a federal job, and no, not with the VA. They are in fact a good-ol-boy network as well as certain nationalities looking our for their own. Don’t believe for a minute that federal agencies give a crap about you being a veteran.
Totally agree, it is all a way to fool the civilians into thinking that the gov is taking care of us(so they don’t have too). I have personally watched interviewer’s toss my applications into the circular file cabinet!! If you remember nearly every president has provided lots of money and incentives for hiring VETS to no fruition. Just another reason why I will not pick-up the rifle in defense of this current form of government.
HEY MY BROTHERS ANS SISTERS , WE ARE NOTHING BUT A DARN NUMBER TO THE BIG HATS AND AS SOON AS THEY CAN GET YOU AND I OFF THE LIST BY DEATH BY POOR TREATMENT ,THEY ARE HAPPY, I HAVE HAD SUCH BAD HOSPITAL TREATMENT BY CIVILIANS THAT LOOK DOWN ON US BECAUSE WE TOOK THE STAND FOR THE GREAT OLD U S A , I SIGNED UP WHEN I WAS 16 1/2 YEARS OLD, BACK THEN YOUR DAD OR MOM COULD SIGN FOR YOU IF YOU WANTED TO GO IN THE ARMY AS I DID WHEN I QUIT SCHOOL. GOT OUT IN 1974.
THE VA HOSPITALS REALLY NEED A CLEANING OUT AND START TO TAKE CARE OF US THAT GAVE AND GAVE FOR ALL AND I WOULD DO IT AGAIN IF I COULD
GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU AND I AS A ARMY VET THANK EACH OF YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
DAVE B
Sounds very similar to what my dad would say, he spent his last days in a long term care va hospital and if I wasnt there 16 hours a day he would have be left for dead dying from lung cancer from agent orange exposure, it is very sad the peace makers dont seem to give consideration to the fact that as yourself my daddy was given a choice at 17 jail or the army he chose the army and made it his way of life for 22 years for his family but hated a every minute of it, he would never discuss his days in korea or vietam only a few storys of men that left an imprint in his mind, the young red headed boy that was brought to after having his legs blown off he didnt even know until my dad told him, sad. Those days I spent at the Va hospital with my dad wore me out and I had many run-ins with PAs and nurses was not afraid to let them know exactly what was on my mind, but to no avail my daddy died struggling to breath probably choking to death and no one went in to try to make it comfortable for him my brother was the first to see him tangled in his sheets horrible just horrible, now I have to continue to go with my own veteran to the same hospital and have to watch everything, its pathetic, and Im sorry for all the Veterans.
And god forbid you get arrested for minor infraction or have some medical condition that labels your “Not Cost Affective” (Mental problems due to War) or “Medical Liability.)
I was a police officer and went in for an interview at the VA… I was a veteran and a police officer with 3 years of patrol experience… they guy they hired was a desk clerk at VA… Wtf?
Good ol boy club!
I know for a FACT that has changed in just ONE year! I worked the FED conference on hiring vets 13 months ago and talked to some high ranking folks during those two days – Obama lit a fire under Office of Personnel Management regarding hiring vets. Today only vets are getting these jobs – and rightly so! I know this because I’M applying for fed jobs and getting notices that I’m in the top eligibility category BUT – it has to go to a vet if they qualify.
i literally gave up trying for government jobs. i served from 1981 to 1989 in the Marine Corps. i submitted resume after resume to numerous job openings and never heard a thing. personally i feel this article is full of bull. a veteran is a veteran!!!! instead of talking about how easy it is to get the gov job…… give us the job. veteran status overrides civilian status in my book along with my brother and sister in arms books any day of the week. we served while others bitched and moaned about the military. the government needs to recognize the ones that kept the country safe.
Its all BS…..been out of work for year already…Hon discharge, left as an E6 …still waiting on my claim to be processed and have been denied bunch of times.I even have over 80 college credits with a 3.96 GPA….
Your situation sounds almost identical to my husband’s. Retired in Feb ’11 as an E-6, still waiiting for the VA to process his claim, colege credits, good grades… it’s all so very frustrating.
Word to the wise, get your local Congressman or Senator to write a letter to expedite your claim. (yea right! will take yrs for your claim and yes, mine was denied 4 times, one of which should of been sent to individuals that have been to combat. When denied, for missing medical records or wrong dates. Finally I get approved but only given a 5% Disability, useless, just a number. I take for granted that’s your claim is medical military related, sorry.) However keep trying and getting numerous Politician to write something substantial on that fancy letter head. Hopefully it will expedite your claim. Tell him or her hardship, family issues or think of something that sounds good for the Politician to write. Remember, no politician can sway or influence your disposition, however, a letter from any politician has to be answered in 5 to 8 days of receiving letter. As a constituent for the District or Precinct you reside in, you have the right as an American Citizen and not a voter, Democrat or Republican, but as a public servant to assist you in any way shape or form. A liaison will input all your info. type and have him or her sign. Best of luck my friend in your endeavors.
I don’t agree,my husband is 100% service connected disabled & I was told I delayed his disability award by asking congressmen to get involved.Easy to get lost longer to go thru each person etc.Good luck
You should not get hire just because of sex, color, or because points. This ia another government fraud. You can see the results when you are trying to get a service from a government agency. The lack of knowledge. Buying time until retire. Now I know they have been hired no because of their qualities but just because of skin color, race, sex, or points. The government had corrupted the system. I am a veteran and I promised myself never, never, never, work for the state or federal government. I don’t care how much they are paying.
Adding to the many comments from fustrated veterans, I would like to share my experiences as well.
I served for 6 years, honorably discharged, I have exhausted both my Chapter 30 and Chapter 33 GI bill education benefits. I have a bachelors degree from a state university and over 36 graduate credits completed. All my masters degree requirements have been met. However, every federal job I apply for has shot me down before I even get an interview. I have been very specific on my applications as to how the skills I learned in the military and my education can qualify me for the job. I question the veterans preference point system as being a valid benefit for prior service members. I have also heard preference is given to: First employees within the agency, second- other federal employees (who obviously already have jobs). Third, if there are any spots that remain open, a veteran who is lucky enough to have the very specific work experience listed. We veterans have given years of service to the country, often having little choice on to what our jobs will be and where we live while we serve. For this reason we are at a disadvantage to those who are able to cater their background to meet specific jobs. For this reason, veterans should be entitled to a more comprehensive federal job entry program.
I had a GS-11 job after retiring at Fort Carson. It was a “Term” job..It lasted for 1 year and then we were extended. I finally walked away because they couldn’t commit to keep us there or give us the boot! Great bunch of folks (Civilian) that I worked with. The green suiters were good but we did most of their work..
I am a National Guardsmen. I have served in 2 wars. And have numerously tried to get VA help and got shot down. I have also tried going through the military to get federal jobs. The only way I landed a security job overseas was becuase I posted my resume on MonsterJobsearch.com. I have been in battle in Iraq and Afghanistan. This whole BS that they give National Guard and Reservist 5 to 0 points is crazy. As others have said in above comments”treat all who were willing to be called to battle the same.” What has happened to MRS.AMERICA? Afghanistan is no pony ride. More veterans in Iraq and Afghanistan are coming home with PTSD and TBI. As well as Combat Stress. I think these Veteran Bigshots who fight for us at Capital Hill need to try HARDER! Enough Said.
I kind of like the old system that ended in the late 80′s. I was in the Army 82nd Airborne Div. and the 10th Special Forces Group H.H.C. 83 to 86. with a pretty good security clearance. (Mail Clerk) The Old System that actually worked, had a Retired Veteran, Disabled Double, etc. Working as a Liaison with The Department of Veterans Affairs at your local Job Center. (two federal pay checks) Yes, same place you apply for Unemployment Compensation Office. They slowly fazed them out. One big TIP for my FELLOW WAR VETERANS, while searching and applying, VOLUNTEER at a related or close field. Like the Veterans Hospital, Large Clinics or a Federal Law Auxiliary Officer. Trust me if you commit one or two days a week. It’s like a test run of sorts, and if they see you hustle and bustle. You may land your Federal Job after all. Patience is a Virtue, but the rewards are Gratifying….!!
Well, I have to add my discontent for this program! I served my country for 9 1/2 years in the Marine Corps. I just so happened to be in when there was no fighting going on — 1979 – 1988. Because I did not see combat, I do not get the veterans preference and am constantly overlooked on any federal position to which I apply. It’s like my service does not count for anything. I know there are many challenged veterans that need jobs and they should get first dibs at any position. But can anyone explain to me why a military spouse or mother of a service member who has paid the ultimate sacrifice gets top pick over a fellow service member? I have no discord toward these individual, just the system! Yeah, serve your country and put your life on the line — we’ll reward you for your efforts! Hmmmm…..
Same here but I have an EX that probably get more benifits now after being devorced for 16 years or so 1978/1986 ooh rah ,Semper Fi.
I am a retired US Marine GySgt. I have a rating of 10% disability, and am a Viet Nam Era and Gulf War Veteran. I have an amazing resume of both military and civilian experiences. My highest level of education is a Doctor of Education(EdD) degree, I have applied for several jobs on Camp Lejeune and have not even received a call for an interview. I know for a fact that several of the positions I have applied for have been taken by younger civilians who have no military service. I have lost faith in the Veterans preference system
Is your resume actually getting “through” the system?
I’m a veteran and have had the same problems. There are federal laws that cover preference, you have to file a complaint with the department of labor first within60 days. From then if you win, you are put in the job a back payed. There are some redress procedures, but like any govt. problem you have to fill out the paper work.
Sam T.
I agree with you on this issue. I too have spent years in the military and it seems like it is a jealousy thing for some government HR representative to even consider us for employment. I have been fighting this battle since 1995 and still not hired through this Federal Governement syste. I wish you the best.
Veterans put out on VSI and SSB have no such “hiring preferences”. Have a nice day y’all.
A couple of points to clarify above. A 0% service connected disability also qualifies for 10 point preference. Additionally, a Reserve Component active duty for training period will qualify if a disability was incurred or aggravated during such period.
Put in 8 years in refused a medical discharge in boot camp.Good conduct award W/star .Overseas deployment awardW/star.several Merit/ mast awards ,brought two unit mail rooms up to outstanding grade levels rerote units FPO and Apo fleet operational manuals. Got forced out of the USMC Corp Because of Gram Rudman cutbacks for minority equality equalization in the service.Also extra MOS and Job related cources. Most I could get in peace time situation at that time,Just dooing my job. Got out, HONORABLE DISCHARGEtook several US Postal exams with the 10 point exception . NO JOB ??? Last test took was mechanical,hydrolics repair ,110 points score next nearest score 64 I was told guess what??? NO JOB !!! Same happened with UPS Job interview,Burlington and now defunked Overnite trucking…
So . If looking to get help from the system GOOD LUCK !!! And try to be several steps ahead of the system be prepaired and have it all down on graduation certificates and be prepaired to go into business for yourself. I had to answer what race I was on all applications and putting WHITE might have been a mistake that took 20 or so points away from me at the begining. Maby some one else can answer this. SEMPER FI . I WAS THERE.
What are you supposed to put on a Fed Job app when you are a retired vet still waiting for the VA to process your claim (for over a year now) and you don’t know how many points you will actually be entitled to?
Until you receive your disability rating from the VA, you are entitled to the 5 point preference.
Screw the points, just get me my job! This is total BS. Sure, the vet. point system looks good on paper, but in the “real” life, it is total BS. Civan jobs applications that I’ve seen does not have a point system. Most of the apps doesn’t have a place to indicate if you are a vereran. I took the cival service exam and took claim of the 5 points. The score was 95 without the vet perference 5 points. I was never called for an interview. I have a BS degree in electronics and years of experience in high tech industry. One would think work would be plentiful for a career such as mine. No so, US companies hire non US citizens because they can get them cheap. You want the truth? Wake up America and see the coffee burning.
Go to your nearest VA Regional Centers, and hold peaceful Protests in front of their doors. This will be one of the only ways to effectuate change, and tell the bureau-rats, they won’t get away with it any more.
American Vets are tired of getting kicked around.
Rebellion is brewing
We would like to know how to get the va health care unit to take responsibility for some medical bills that was incurred when I needed medical attention and the va hospital was full. now i need to know how to get them off my credit report as a negative mark on my credit. help you may email me the forms or an answer to destinycalls2010@gmail.com
REMEMBER THIS IF ANYTHING, if for what ever reason during or after your military career you acquire the misfortune of being arrested for a minor misdemeanor. Every Federal Job uses the same background system to verify all charges. For the Census part-time job I was sent a REJECT letter stipulating said reason. Two minor misdemeanor charges and they regret to inform me that I was no longer consider for the 6 to 8 week job. WTF. A Degree in criminal justice, 3 languages, typing skills, manager etc. They don’t care!! And considering the economy, start getting your degree in something like Gym Classes or whatever toots your horn…!! Good Luck… 1yr in The 82nd Airborne Div., 1 1/2 yrs. in the Special Forces HHC, Park District Employee, City of Chicago, layoffs due to money shortage. I even scored a 96% on the Census Test including to 8 or 10 Veterans Preference Points.
My husband was service connected at 100% and I am disabled permanently. Do I qualify for Veteran Preferance points?
Yes, you do. Please follow this link and see #3:
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/qaspouse/index.aspx
All of this is fucking sad
Applied at the post office in 1992 and was told that at 20% i was to disabled for the Post office in two jobs botrh required standing.. The women I went up against as not the least bit interested in the job.
Do wives of 100% disabled unemployable also get a benefit
What Veterans Preferance is available for those who are currently Active Duty and looking to get out? Anything?
I am also a retired Marine SSgt. with a service-connected disablilty and have had trouble with getting a federal job but finally did. As I was serving in the Corps I had a Col. once told us that the military,their families and veterans are one of the biggest voting groups around and IF we stand united we can change how we are being treated. The problem is we are not united. The VA is not there to help us as they state as we can see it at the hospitals and clinics. We need to start writing our congressman and senators and get them off their butts and if they don’t don’t vote for them. Just because they are veterans does not mean they care. Look at McCain from Az and how he voted. You can go to the governmant website and see how they voted or if they even did. Increasing health care for our service members and not giving them a decent pay raise to cover that increase is a shame. Charging a service-connected disable veteran insurance company for services connected to his disablility is a shame. We served and deserve and should demand better treatment
The Va does not want to hire vets no matter what your education is. they all full of family
friends who get all the promotions
I am a veteran who served 2 years and 19 weeks. This was my contract as I had a combat arms enlistment… no bonus just short time… I entered in 08/1996 and ets on 12/98 now because im short of the 3 years im SOL on the Vet Preference… I dont get it… I served my time and was honorably discharge, why am I getting shortchanged by a few months… can someone tell me if there is any kind of preference I can request? Been trying to get a Job as an attorney in the federal system for a while since 2007 and cant seem to be able to get hired but have heard of many non vets getting hired… whats up with that?
I too have been the victim of the VA system. I served for 13 years in U.S. Air Force got a 30% service connected disability. I got my nursing license using chapter31 benefits. But what good did that do me I have applied at my local VA hospital 7 times and been shot down every time. Now because I am only a LPN they will not hire me because all they want is RN’s. I was told by HR that having a 10 point preference means nothing when i t come to getting a job at the VA.
They need to hire a task force made up of disabled vets. These vets should go into these federal agencies and check who is getting interviews and who is being hired. I am one of thousands who have the same issue. It’s all screwed up that you can have over 17 perfect scores of 100 before having and 10 points added and not get a single interview. Next you try to enquire who was hired and what was their score and get nothing but runarounds, and told if you jump through all these hoops and pay so much money we might let you know!! what bull!! Hire a damn task force and make these hires are a matter of public record! If this task force was filled with disabled vets I guarantee they’d get to the bottom of this and make sure the vets are being treated fairly!! This isn’t rocket science!
To get a leg up on the federal hiring process check out my book: The Coffee Break Guide for Veterans Seeking Federal Employment at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005F8LDS0
Cheers!
Mark
I don’t have money for your book. Why aren’t you doing your country a service, and provide FREE COPIES VIA PDF’S OF YOUR BOOK TO VETERANS? Making money off of disenfranchised Vets is not a virtue. Giving Vets a hand-up on the lousy hiring system, is.
Gratis.
If I have 2 service connected 0% rated disabilities do I qualify for the 10 point preference?
I agree with Proud to be a Vet, I have worked for New York State and am always told I don’t qualify for veteran’s credit. I served from 1979 through 1985 90% active duty. But because no expititionary medal I don’t qualify. I am willing to bet the person who made this rule is not a vet. So if our country doesn’t want to recognize us as vets then why should we recognize it… This is a no brainer, if you served your country you are a vet, plain and simple. Can this government get one thing right please…
I am a civilian who works for the Dept of the Interior and throughout my career have seen many unqualified vets claiming preference being hired within my agency. You have to consider though that the field that we are talking about is mostly science related and involves working outdoors. For lower level positions (up to gs-7) Veterans who are hired for these jobs usually have less experience directly related to the position then many civilians with specialized degrees in scientific studies directly related to the field are not hired. Generally the turnover rate for veterans at these positions is much hirer then the civilians, though most of these position are (up to) 4 year Terms.
I feel that people should be hired based on their education and qualifications and not a system that favors point preferences. It’s interesting that you could have a veteran who has a physical disability and receives a higher status preference for a job that could involve occasional heavy lifting and physical labor where has a civilian with the same ailment is disqualified from hiring for the job because of having the same physical disability. Plain and simple if you are the best qualified individual for the job and have direct related experience why shouldn’t you be hired? It shouldn’t matter if your a civilian or veteran or male or female or religious or black or white or mexican. Hire those who are best qualified, have the most directly related work experience, or best education related to job or all the above!
Everyone hires their friends and who they know. If you can get the “in” you are fine but if you are from the outside you won’t get hired. There is a SAO East VA office that it’s all family that works there. Husbands getting their wives jobs while they are unqualified. I’d love to see an audit on the VA’s hiring. I asked for a debrief and found that they missed things in my resume which kept me from being considered. The HR person said they agreed with me but couldn’t do anything.
I agree that the best person for the job should get it but I also agree with the point system. At first I ahd a problem but after thinking about it, what the system does is give us credit for relevant work experience. If I wasn’t in Iraq I could have use that year to have more work experience making me more qualified for the job. The
I am suffering with 30 percent disability in hearing I apply for govt job for plumber/electrican helper and got 60 percent marks but on other hand a person with 42 percent disability heaving 35 percent marks and can not walk without stick on the basis of sutiablity for the post who is slected ?
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I am currently a federal employee with 10 point preference due to my husband being 100percent disabled
I have applied over and over to different jobs at the VA only to be shoot down over and over again, I am more then qualified
today is the last straw, I have had enough and am going to file a case against this va hiring person
today i get a letter staing not contacted or selected even though they told me i was qualifed
so tired off the bull
i wrote hr and email and they told me the selecting officer received multiple refferals, they dont have to interview applicants from every referral
not sure what kind of horses crap that is
i get 10 point and i also am in the interchange agreement
they have pissed me off for teh last time
this is one of the ppp -prevoiusly pick positions
enough is enough i am finally going to take a stand
so sick of unethical practices
This information is partially correct. I am a veteran at 60%. There is no difference between a 10 point veteran and 5 point veteran if the position is open to all applicants.
For instance: You apply for a position that is open to all U.S. Citizens. The HR office picks the top qualified candidates for the position for selection consideration.
So lets just say you apply for a position and there are 100 candidates and the reviewer scores the resumes from 70 to 100. If you score a 60, you will NOT be considered even with the 10 points because you didn’t meet the basic qualifications.
If you scored a 70, that makes you an 80 and so on and so forth. This enables the HR people to pick the best qualified and is intended to give Veterans an edge. The edge comes when say you are competing with a non-veteran that scores 100 and you as a Veteran scores 100. You still get your 10 points making you the top qualified.
Where the misinformation on the website is that if two veterans score 100 and one is a 10 point veteran and the other is 5 point veteran, the HR office can pick either one because they are both veterans.
If you apply to a position that is open to people with status, you’re applying based on that status so the playing feild is level for all candidates. Your preference really doesn’t hold any weight then. The benefit is the ability to apply for a position that is open to veterans and status candidates which should mean to you as a veteran that your resume should reflect the knowledge, skills, and assement for that position.
you can check out more at http://www.getveteranpreference.com