Within the past couple months, I applied and interviewed for a Federal job that I'm very confident I should have got. Regardless, was only told 'not accepted' w/o a reason. Thought I had a right to be told 'why.' I've tried to obtain a reason with no luck. I need to know if this job is worth my job pursuing. No matter what I want the reason. Thanks.
2007-07-17 09:55:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Frustratingly, I think you guys are all right! (at least the first 4 answers I've gotten so far) I guess the reason I asked, someone mentioned ask OPM (Office of Personnel Managment) and said I was entitled but what you each said makes sense -Thanx
2007-07-18 07:42:48 · update #1
ALL THE ANSWERS ARE CORRECT-BUT HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN DO--CONTACT THE PERSONNEL OFFICE THAT HANDLED THE RECRUITMENT--EXPLAIN THAT YOU APPLIED--YOU WERE NOT HIRED- AND WHAT YOU MIGHT DO TO IMPROVE YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME FOR FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES--DO NOT ASK FOR AN EXPLANATION OF WHY YOU WERE NOT OFFERED A POSITION--JUST HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES NEXT TIME.
2007-07-17 10:10:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you get a "reason", they'll simply tell you you weren't the best qualified applicant, and that is very hard to disprove.
I once applied for an entry level communications technician job with Border Patrol. The posting said Associate of Electronic Technology or equivalent required.
I sent my Navy transcript (124 Semester Hours) with a concentration in Electronics, I was an Electronics Technician First Class Submarines with fifteen years of service when I separated from the Navy.
I sent my Resume which showed eight years continuous employment as a communications technician and a field engineering manager in telecommunications industry.
And having a 30% service connected disability, I was supposed to receive veterans preference on civil service jobs,
They sent me a letter that said I didn't have sufficient education for the job.
2007-07-17 17:06:21 · answer #2 · answered by Jim 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's my understanding that no employer, (Federal or not) is required to give a reason for not being interested in your services. Requiring them to do so would open the door to litigation.
2007-07-17 17:00:31 · answer #3 · answered by Cinergy 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried a Freedom of Information (FOIA) request?
Short of that, I don't think the government or any other potential employer is required to tell you why you were not hired.
2007-07-17 16:59:06 · answer #4 · answered by Michael C 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋