Federal job without being a vet.

Jolo84 Active member

Member since 28 February 2015

Jolo84Active member28 February 2015 14:11:33

Hello all,
I'm so glad I found this site! Very informative! My question is has anyone been able to find a Federal job without being a vet or knowing someone? I keep hearing how about nepotism in Puerto Rico and wanted to know if its true. Right now I currently work for a government contractor in the states. Do they have contractors on their bases? Thanks in advance!

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trekrider520 Serial expat

Member since 26 December 2013

trekrider520Serial expat28 February 2015 14:54:27

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Hi Jolo84:
What field are you in? On the USAJOBS site, healthcare positions seem to be posted frequently.

My wife is active duty military and there are many contractors working at her base.

Best of luck in your search. Hope this helps!

NomadLawyer Serial expat

Member since 27 September 2010

NomadLawyerSerial expat28 February 2015 23:39:09

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@jolo84: Nope.

Jolo84 Active member

Member since 28 February 2015

Jolo84Active member01 March 2015 12:21:38

Thanks guys...I work in the Accounting field, I also have HR experience. This whole process is just frustrating. I guess I will research some of the contractors. I am very interested in going to InterAmericana University but I want to make sure I have job lined up first.

mac00677 Serial expat

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mac00677Serial expat12 March 2015 00:51:10

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It doesn't matter if you "know someone", most federal jobs are selected in the mainland, by the appropriate hiring agency, then the selected applicants are forwarded to the local hiring supervisor.

NomadLawyer Serial expat

Member since 27 September 2010

NomadLawyerSerial expat12 March 2015 01:05:19

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That's the key: The selected applicants are forwarded to the local hiring manager. Who do you think they hire then?

mac00677 Serial expat

Member since 22 December 2014

mac00677Serial expat12 March 2015 01:08:00

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Admittedly... I am a disabled combat veteran, but I was hired over the local "talent" much to the obvious dismay of the local housing manager, in the USVI.

Jolo84 Active member

Member since 28 February 2015

Jolo84Active member12 March 2015 10:58:11

What are the names of the contractors? I've been looking online and I can't find any. Do you all have any tips for applying for federal jobs?

SawMan Serial expat

Member since 19 March 2012

SawManSerial expat15 March 2015 02:53:22

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Try following this link for starters:

usajobs.gov/Search?Keyword=&Location=Puerto+Rico&search=Search&AutoCompleteSelected=true

addicted.to.tights Member

Member since 19 March 2015

addicted.to.tightsMember19 March 2015 13:27:35

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mac00677 wrote:
It doesn't matter if you "know someone", most federal jobs are selected in the mainland, by the appropriate hiring agency, then the selected applicants are forwarded to the local hiring supervisor.

And then the local hiring manager hires his cousin or sister's, kid's, ex wives, new wive's kid.