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  • How do I receive credit for a college degree obtained in a foreign university in another country? View more
    Applicants must submit all necessary documents to a private U. S. organization, commonly called a credential evaluation service, for interpretation of their foreign education or degree.  To be acceptable for Federal employment, foreign education must be equivalent to education or degrees acquired at accredited colleges, universities, or educational institutions in the United States.   
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    Agencies may use the full range of assessment options when examining for supervisory competencies. For example, agencies may require applicants to provide written responses to address the competencies; answer a set of on-line questions in the application process; undergo a structured interview; or use any other appropriate assessment. For more information refer to the Delegated Examining Operations Handbook (DEOH) and the Assessment Decision Guide on OPM's website http://www.opm.gov/.
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