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Hey, it's actually morning!

The announcement was finally made about the open GS-12 position in our branch and I didn't get it. I asked for an explanation and was told that my resume didn't "make the cut". Although I was assured that I was the best at what I do, what I do isn't broad enough to have qualified for the position. Evidently administering multiple databases and pulling reports for data calls isn't enough. And admittedly that's true - I don't have the skills for other aspects of the position (peer reviews, for instance), but then again whoever did get the job (and that hasn't been announced yet) can't do what I do and I'll have to train that person to at least be able to do the basic stuff. Aside from that I have a suspicion (unprovable) that they wanted someone farther away from retirement than I am (although I have at least 7 more years to go due to some financial decisions that elwing and I made a while back). As I mentioned in a post a few days ago, I've been in my position more years than some of the employees have been alive.

earendel wrote:Hey, it's actually morning!

The announcement was finally made about the open GS-12 position in our branch and I didn't get it. I asked for an explanation and was told that my resume didn't "make the cut". Although I was assured that I was the best at what I do, what I do isn't broad enough to have qualified for the position. Evidently administering multiple databases and pulling reports for data calls isn't enough. And admittedly that's true - I don't have the skills for other aspects of the position (peer reviews, for instance), but then again whoever did get the job (and that hasn't been announced yet) can't do what I do and I'll have to train that person to at least be able to do the basic stuff. Aside from that I have a suspicion (unprovable) that they wanted someone farther away from retirement than I am (although I have at least 7 more years to go due to some financial decisions that elwing and I made a while back). As I mentioned in a post a few days ago, I've been in my position more years than some of the employees have been alive.

I would talk to my boss and tell him/her that I want to take career development classes so that I will be qualified the next time there's an opening.

Bob Juch wrote:

earendel wrote:Hey, it's actually morning!

The announcement was finally made about the open GS-12 position in our branch and I didn't get it. I asked for an explanation and was told that my resume didn't "make the cut". Although I was assured that I was the best at what I do, what I do isn't broad enough to have qualified for the position. Evidently administering multiple databases and pulling reports for data calls isn't enough. And admittedly that's true - I don't have the skills for other aspects of the position (peer reviews, for instance), but then again whoever did get the job (and that hasn't been announced yet) can't do what I do and I'll have to train that person to at least be able to do the basic stuff. Aside from that I have a suspicion (unprovable) that they wanted someone farther away from retirement than I am (although I have at least 7 more years to go due to some financial decisions that elwing and I made a while back). As I mentioned in a post a few days ago, I've been in my position more years than some of the employees have been alive.

I would talk to my boss and tell him/her that I want to take career development classes so that I will be qualified the next time there's an opening.

This is government - there aren't really any development classes. Besides, I'm technically knowledgeable in all areas of my field and I have the certification to prove it. The problem is that I haven't done any of the other areas for over 25 years.

This sucks; I'm glad they say "you're the best at what you do". I wonder if the new fearless leader will actually be doing any of it after you have to train them.