Federal Job Thread - Air Marshal's Closed - Good Luck!

[omgitswes]

Originally Posted by ElderWatsonDiggs

Originally Posted by LuckyLuchiano

Honestly what would you guys say my chances look like:
I worked for My schools IT department for a year doing help desk and repair for a year
Worked for Best Buy in Computers for a year
Currently working Retail for T Mobile
Have around a 3.0 GPA
Involved in various campus orgs.

lol does that seem worthy of being pulled out of the pile for an entry level IT/Business/Analyst related gig?

Lucky, I'd say apply for what you want to do once you graduate. Keep that GPA up to no less than a  3.0. It's really hard to predict the hiring process...you'll hear about a Veteran with 10 years of experience not getting the job, while some fresh out of school guy gets on with his/her first attempt. Selling yourself goes a long way, I do know that much.

Contrary to popular belief analyst positions especially in intel can be quite fun. Just think the work you do can be sending Predator drones to go blow up key insurgents and things of the sort. You come across the most sensitive information and you are tasked to analyze it, and in some cases you may be out collecting the info. Just knowing that ultimately the work you and your colleagues do eventually winds up in the Presidents daily briefing is

if you ask me.

So keep at it, if it's something you really want to do. Good luck.

my GPA is laughable right now like a 2.7 and it's going to be even worse after this semester.
I'm already in so I'm just hoping that they will see what I can actually do compared to what my grades are, because basically I freeze up whenever I have to take tests and forget everything.

 

[omgitswes]

Originally Posted by ElderWatsonDiggs

Originally Posted by LuckyLuchiano

Honestly what would you guys say my chances look like:
I worked for My schools IT department for a year doing help desk and repair for a year
Worked for Best Buy in Computers for a year
Currently working Retail for T Mobile
Have around a 3.0 GPA
Involved in various campus orgs.

lol does that seem worthy of being pulled out of the pile for an entry level IT/Business/Analyst related gig?

Lucky, I'd say apply for what you want to do once you graduate. Keep that GPA up to no less than a  3.0. It's really hard to predict the hiring process...you'll hear about a Veteran with 10 years of experience not getting the job, while some fresh out of school guy gets on with his/her first attempt. Selling yourself goes a long way, I do know that much.

Contrary to popular belief analyst positions especially in intel can be quite fun. Just think the work you do can be sending Predator drones to go blow up key insurgents and things of the sort. You come across the most sensitive information and you are tasked to analyze it, and in some cases you may be out collecting the info. Just knowing that ultimately the work you and your colleagues do eventually winds up in the Presidents daily briefing is

if you ask me.

So keep at it, if it's something you really want to do. Good luck.

my GPA is laughable right now like a 2.7 and it's going to be even worse after this semester.
I'm already in so I'm just hoping that they will see what I can actually do compared to what my grades are, because basically I freeze up whenever I have to take tests and forget everything.

 

[jumpman247]

Originally Posted by tjrozario

i got a job with govnt, they decided to do background check after they hired me because of the last minute. OPM calls me and tried follow up on my application like a few days ago.. my question..

would they drug test me?

Answer:
Hell yes they'll drug test you, and if you test positive for any drugs "DEUCES" and you'll more than likely never be able to get another government job ever again.

 

[jumpman247]

Originally Posted by Xavier

yea its pretty depressing i been apply for a fed job since AUG!!! everywhere

What's your resume look like?

 

[jumpman247]

Originally Posted by Xavier

yea its pretty depressing i been apply for a fed job since AUG!!! everywhere

What's your resume look like?

 

[tjrozario]

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Originally Posted by tjrozario

i got a job with govnt, they decided to do background check after they hired me because of the last minute. OPM calls me and tried follow up on my application like a few days ago.. my question..

would they drug test me?

Answer:
Hell yes they'll drug test you, and if you test positive for any drugs "DEUCES" and you'll more than likely never be able to get another government job ever again.

But heres the thing..  my sponser already submitted the application for my clearance back in august.. and like last month i got a email telling me to schedule a time to take my photo id for it... btw this isnt for law enforcement or nothing like that. I'm actually in IT Security for GSA in DC. if they were to test me.. wouldnt they have done it by now?  

 

[tjrozario]

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Originally Posted by tjrozario

i got a job with govnt, they decided to do background check after they hired me because of the last minute. OPM calls me and tried follow up on my application like a few days ago.. my question..

would they drug test me?

Answer:
Hell yes they'll drug test you, and if you test positive for any drugs "DEUCES" and you'll more than likely never be able to get another government job ever again.

But heres the thing..  my sponser already submitted the application for my clearance back in august.. and like last month i got a email telling me to schedule a time to take my photo id for it... btw this isnt for law enforcement or nothing like that. I'm actually in IT Security for GSA in DC. if they were to test me.. wouldnt they have done it by now?  

 

[solewoman]

Originally Posted by tjrozario

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Originally Posted by tjrozario

i got a job with govnt, they decided to do background check after they hired me because of the last minute. OPM calls me and tried follow up on my application like a few days ago.. my question..

would they drug test me?

Answer:
Hell yes they'll drug test you, and if you test positive for any drugs "DEUCES" and you'll more than likely never be able to get another government job ever again.

But heres the thing..  my sponser already submitted the application for my clearance back in august.. and like last month i got a email telling me to schedule a time to take my photo id for it... btw this isnt for law enforcement or nothing like that. I'm actually in IT Security for GSA in DC. if they were to test me.. wouldnt they have done it by now?  

theyre probably not gong to test you. i didnt get tested...im in IT for dc federal gov. especially GSA they so backwards. lol i work with them for excessing equipment.
  

 

[solewoman]

Originally Posted by tjrozario

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Originally Posted by tjrozario

i got a job with govnt, they decided to do background check after they hired me because of the last minute. OPM calls me and tried follow up on my application like a few days ago.. my question..

would they drug test me?

Answer:
Hell yes they'll drug test you, and if you test positive for any drugs "DEUCES" and you'll more than likely never be able to get another government job ever again.

But heres the thing..  my sponser already submitted the application for my clearance back in august.. and like last month i got a email telling me to schedule a time to take my photo id for it... btw this isnt for law enforcement or nothing like that. I'm actually in IT Security for GSA in DC. if they were to test me.. wouldnt they have done it by now?  

theyre probably not gong to test you. i didnt get tested...im in IT for dc federal gov. especially GSA they so backwards. lol i work with them for excessing equipment.
  

 

[tjrozario]

Originally Posted by SoleWoman

Originally Posted by tjrozario

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Originally Posted by tjrozario

i got a job with govnt, they decided to do background check after they hired me because of the last minute. OPM calls me and tried follow up on my application like a few days ago.. my question..

would they drug test me?

Answer:
Hell yes they'll drug test you, and if you test positive for any drugs "DEUCES" and you'll more than likely never be able to get another government job ever again.

But heres the thing..  my sponser already submitted the application for my clearance back in august.. and like last month i got a email telling me to schedule a time to take my photo id for it... btw this isnt for law enforcement or nothing like that. I'm actually in IT Security for GSA in DC. if they were to test me.. wouldnt they have done it by now?  

theyre probably not gong to test you. i didnt get tested...im in IT for dc federal gov. especially GSA they so backwards. lol i work with them for excessing equipment.
  

I see.. preciate the help. I should probably slow down on the

 tho. OH and i forgot to mention this is an internship until i graduate in 2012.
btw.. GSA employees are aight

. they sure do curse alot lol


  

 

[jumpman247]

Originally Posted by tjrozario

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Originally Posted by tjrozario

i got a job with govnt, they decided to do background check after they hired me because of the last minute. OPM calls me and tried follow up on my application like a few days ago.. my question..

would they drug test me?

Answer:
Hell yes they'll drug test you, and if you test positive for any drugs "DEUCES" and you'll more than likely never be able to get another government job ever again.

But heres the thing..  my sponser already submitted the application for my clearance back in august.. and like last month i got a email telling me to schedule a time to take my photo id for it... btw this isnt for law enforcement or nothing like that. I'm actually in IT Security for GSA in DC. if they were to test me.. wouldnt they have done it by now?  

I know when ever I went to a new LEO position in the Gov they'd always drug test me, even at random sometimes. I assumed it was standard for the majority of the Gov work force? 
You never know, when you go in to take that photo they could ask you to whip it out and give a sample, they don't have to give you a heads up.

 

[tjrozario]

Originally Posted by SoleWoman

Originally Posted by tjrozario

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Originally Posted by tjrozario

i got a job with govnt, they decided to do background check after they hired me because of the last minute. OPM calls me and tried follow up on my application like a few days ago.. my question..

would they drug test me?

Answer:
Hell yes they'll drug test you, and if you test positive for any drugs "DEUCES" and you'll more than likely never be able to get another government job ever again.

But heres the thing..  my sponser already submitted the application for my clearance back in august.. and like last month i got a email telling me to schedule a time to take my photo id for it... btw this isnt for law enforcement or nothing like that. I'm actually in IT Security for GSA in DC. if they were to test me.. wouldnt they have done it by now?  

theyre probably not gong to test you. i didnt get tested...im in IT for dc federal gov. especially GSA they so backwards. lol i work with them for excessing equipment.
  

I see.. preciate the help. I should probably slow down on the

 tho. OH and i forgot to mention this is an internship until i graduate in 2012.
btw.. GSA employees are aight

. they sure do curse alot lol


  

 

[jumpman247]

Originally Posted by tjrozario

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Originally Posted by tjrozario

i got a job with govnt, they decided to do background check after they hired me because of the last minute. OPM calls me and tried follow up on my application like a few days ago.. my question..

would they drug test me?

Answer:
Hell yes they'll drug test you, and if you test positive for any drugs "DEUCES" and you'll more than likely never be able to get another government job ever again.

But heres the thing..  my sponser already submitted the application for my clearance back in august.. and like last month i got a email telling me to schedule a time to take my photo id for it... btw this isnt for law enforcement or nothing like that. I'm actually in IT Security for GSA in DC. if they were to test me.. wouldnt they have done it by now?  

I know when ever I went to a new LEO position in the Gov they'd always drug test me, even at random sometimes. I assumed it was standard for the majority of the Gov work force? 
You never know, when you go in to take that photo they could ask you to whip it out and give a sample, they don't have to give you a heads up.

 

[tjrozario]

Originally Posted by SoleWoman

Originally Posted by tjrozario

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Originally Posted by tjrozario

i got a job with govnt, they decided to do background check after they hired me because of the last minute. OPM calls me and tried follow up on my application like a few days ago.. my question..

would they drug test me?

Answer:
Hell yes they'll drug test you, and if you test positive for any drugs "DEUCES" and you'll more than likely never be able to get another government job ever again.

But heres the thing..  my sponser already submitted the application for my clearance back in august.. and like last month i got a email telling me to schedule a time to take my photo id for it... btw this isnt for law enforcement or nothing like that. I'm actually in IT Security for GSA in DC. if they were to test me.. wouldnt they have done it by now?  

theyre probably not gong to test you. i didnt get tested...im in IT for dc federal gov. especially GSA they so backwards. lol i work with them for excessing equipment.
  

I see.. preciate the help. I should probably slow down on the

 tho. OH and i forgot to mention this is an internship until i graduate in 2012.
btw.. GSA employees are aight

. they sure do curse alot lol


  

 

[tjrozario]

Originally Posted by SoleWoman

Originally Posted by tjrozario

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Originally Posted by tjrozario

i got a job with govnt, they decided to do background check after they hired me because of the last minute. OPM calls me and tried follow up on my application like a few days ago.. my question..

would they drug test me?

Answer:
Hell yes they'll drug test you, and if you test positive for any drugs "DEUCES" and you'll more than likely never be able to get another government job ever again.

But heres the thing..  my sponser already submitted the application for my clearance back in august.. and like last month i got a email telling me to schedule a time to take my photo id for it... btw this isnt for law enforcement or nothing like that. I'm actually in IT Security for GSA in DC. if they were to test me.. wouldnt they have done it by now?  

theyre probably not gong to test you. i didnt get tested...im in IT for dc federal gov. especially GSA they so backwards. lol i work with them for excessing equipment.
  

I see.. preciate the help. I should probably slow down on the

 tho. OH and i forgot to mention this is an internship until i graduate in 2012.
btw.. GSA employees are aight

. they sure do curse alot lol


  

 

[xavier]

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Originally Posted by Xavier

yea its pretty depressing i been apply for a fed job since AUG!!! everywhere

What's your resume look like?

its pretty good i use theresumebuilder.com

i got 4yrs and continuing military experience
one deployment
got two certificates one as a personal trainer/nutritionist specialist
one as a criminal justice specialist

got 21 credits towards my associate degree in criminal justice my gpa is like 3.5

all my work history in the civilian world is like security guard jobs

willing to relocate almost like anywhere in the south.

 

[xavier]

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Originally Posted by Xavier

yea its pretty depressing i been apply for a fed job since AUG!!! everywhere

What's your resume look like?

its pretty good i use theresumebuilder.com

i got 4yrs and continuing military experience
one deployment
got two certificates one as a personal trainer/nutritionist specialist
one as a criminal justice specialist

got 21 credits towards my associate degree in criminal justice my gpa is like 3.5

all my work history in the civilian world is like security guard jobs

willing to relocate almost like anywhere in the south.

 

[jumpman247]

Originally Posted by Xavier

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Originally Posted by Xavier

yea its pretty depressing i been apply for a fed job since AUG!!! everywhere

What's your resume look like?

its pretty good i use theresumebuilder.com

i got 4yrs and continuing military experience
one deployment
got two certificates one as a personal trainer/nutritionist specialist
one as a criminal justice specialist

got 21 credits towards my associate degree in criminal justice my gpa is like 3.5

all my work history in the civilian world is like security guard jobs

willing to relocate almost like anywhere in the south.

Man you should be able to find something, hit my inbox up.

 

[jumpman247]

Originally Posted by Xavier

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Originally Posted by Xavier

yea its pretty depressing i been apply for a fed job since AUG!!! everywhere

What's your resume look like?

its pretty good i use theresumebuilder.com

i got 4yrs and continuing military experience
one deployment
got two certificates one as a personal trainer/nutritionist specialist
one as a criminal justice specialist

got 21 credits towards my associate degree in criminal justice my gpa is like 3.5

all my work history in the civilian world is like security guard jobs

willing to relocate almost like anywhere in the south.

Man you should be able to find something, hit my inbox up.