Are veterans better or special?

[Wheeler]

most veterans do not qualify for 10pt, so 5 is what youre looking at and a 5 point preference isnt much out of 100. if 5 points leaves out all of the college kids, college isnt doing its job..

Generally when you apply to a Federal position there are two separate referral lists:

1. External - with applicants who are not Federal employees. If there are a few veterans on this list the supervisor cannot select a non-veteran. If the agency is using a point system, the 5 or 10 points is added to the overall point total assigned to the applicant. Often higher qualified applicants are not “within reach” on this list.​

2. Internal – with applicants who are current or prior Federal employees. On the internal list, there is no veterans’ preference. All applicants compete on a level playing field based on resume, past performance, interviews or other relevant criteria.​

You are right college is getting useless now days..

 

[tsgstl]

Yes they are and today and everyday I thank you

 

[ThinkRight]

Thanks and prayers to all who served and their families

 

[skyhigh]

Yes!
April 15th

I think April 1st would be more fitting.




Thank You veterans!!!!!

 

[Deaton Design]

My dad joined the Army when he was 16, but was found out and sent home. Later, he joined the Air Force and served four years, but not in a time of war. My uncle served in the Korean war. My cousin did two tours in Afghanistan and two tours in Iraq as a sniper and sniper trainer. He just finished 20 years in the guard. When I was in high school, I was a junior when the draft was done away with. I signed up after school and was classified 1A, but never had to go. I wanted to join when I was 17, but parents wouldnt sign and by the time I was old enough to make my own decision, I decided not to join. In my case, not because of being selfish or cowardly, but when you are 18 years old, you dont know what you want. Truly, I wish now I had at least served one term in some branch of service, but I didnt and at times I regret it. Not because I think anyone thinks any less of me, cause if they do, thats their problem, and really, I cant explain it. Im glad for the people who served and for those who gave their lives in wars our country has been in, and I have the utmost respect for them, as I do for my family members and friends that served. But I surely dont think any less of those who decided not to join up for whatever reason.