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Yes, if the work performed is related to the student's academic studies and career goals. There should be clear documentation showing the relatedness between the work (actual duties/tasks/assignments) performed while...
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Upon satisfactory completion of course requirements.
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An agency uses the competitive service qualification standard for the grade level and occupation to which the student is being converted. See 5 CFR 213.3202(b)(11)(D).
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Agencies develop their own procedures for interview practices. The decision to interview may depend on a variety of factors, including your ranking against other candidates, the number of positions being...
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The time it takes to be contacted to schedule an interview or to be notified of non-selection for a position may vary. Agencies have a 45-day timeline goal for hiring,...
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Students in the Student Temporary Employment Program are generally ineligible for retirement coverage. See 5 CFR § 831.201, 842.105, 213.3202(a)(13)(i). Students in the Student Career Experience Program with less than...
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There is no overarching requirement that applicants applying for positions in the excepted service be U.S. citizens. However, the student must have been lawfully admitted to the United States as...
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An agency must use the same qualification standard it used to appoint the student. See 5 CFR § 213.3202(a)(12) and 213.3202(b)(15).
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There is no limit on the number of times a student may be appointed as long as he/she meets the eligibility requirements for the appointment.
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Yes. Students in both programs earn annual and sick leave. See 5 CFR § 213.3202(a)(13)(i) and 213.3202(b)(16)(i).
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