I am in a career ladder position in the Federal government. I'm approaching the end of my first year on the job. I have heard from colleagues/friends in government, that going up to the next GS-level in the ladder is almost automatic (requires sign-off from supervisor). Is this true? How do I request this increase from my supervisor? Also, can you help me find documents online which show that one is eligible to go up a grade after one year?
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on Feb 8, 2013 -
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What are good resources, online and offline, for information about the average experience in federal prison camps (minimum security prisons)?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 1, 2013 -
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What is the actual timeline for interviews, notifications, etc. for the SES selection process in US government employment?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 28, 2012 -
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How much should I get paid as an inexperienced programmer doing Java web development for a US government contractor? I’m clueless.
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posted by anonymous
on May 17, 2011 -
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I am a US citizen considering spending 6 months in Mexico City in about 12 to 18 months from now. What kind of things do I need to consider over the next year or so?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 24, 2011 -
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When applying for federal jobs, how problematic is it not to allow a potential employer to contact a previous supervisor?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 14, 2011 -
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Dear AskMe, Should I be concerned about writing to someone in prison that knows about previous illegal activities I've participated in?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 19, 2009 -
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I am thinking about applying for a job at the Federal Office of Personnel Management. They say they do drug screening, but no specifics are given. I've smoked pot one or twice recently and I am a bit concerned. Does anyone know what kind of testing (hair, urine, blood) they do? How do they feel about marijuana use? Do they do random testing once you get hired?
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on Aug 10, 2007 -
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