By Cory Edwards
It’s one thing to apply for a job and receive a ‘Qualified’ ranking; it’s another to receive a ‘Best Qualified’ ranking. In today’s competitive job market, your only chance of getting an interview is to be ranked as ‘Best Qualified.’ So how is this done? What’s the process after I submit my resume? I hope the following information will provide you with the information you need to ensure your application package earns you a ‘Best Qualified’ ranking and an interview.
When a job closes, a personnel specialist gives a cursory review of all application packages to eliminate those who are not qualified or do not have complete information. These applications are immediately discarded. They review each application according to OPM qualification standards. Qualification standards are guidelines that identify the minimum amount and type of experience and education applicants must have to be considered able to perform satisfactorily in GS positions. Applicants who do not meet the qualification standards would probably not be successful in the position.
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