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Job Hunting Tips

The best resume in the world, or the strongest college transcript with the highest GPA, won't get you in the door if you don't follow through and submit a complete application package.  Many applicants submit an electronic resume and hurriedly go on to look for another job.  But that's not all there is to it.  Each vacancy announcement lists the minimum information required.  Our advice to you is to print out the entire vacancy announcement so that you will be sure to see the information required for each position.  Here are the basics:

For A Job Filled Under A Delegated Examining Unit Announcement (those are vacancy announcements with numbers like NRCS 07-SD-007B)

Application packets must include all of the following in order to be considered for this position:  
  • Resume or completion of the Optional Form 612
  • Responses to the KSA's
  • Copy or certified college transcripts
  • DD 214 and/or SF15 (IF you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

For A Job Filled Under A Merit Promotion Announcement (those are vacancy announcements with numbers like NRCS 07-SD-007A)

Application packets must include all of the following in order to be considered for this position:  
  • Resume or completion of the Optional Form 612
  • SF 50
  • AD 435A and AD 435 Performance Appraisal, no later than 15 months old
  • Responses to the KSA's*
  • Copy or certified college transcript(s)

         *If the job is being filled through Quickhire, you will answer questions online rather than submit KSA statements.

If we do not receive all the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not be considered for the position.  Our advice to you is to print out the entire vacancy announcement so that you will be sure to see the information required for each position.

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