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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, you mention your frustration with “not checking the right box” (where that’s what happened in this case, I don’t know) but agencies get hundreds of applications for positions and they use those boxes, uploaded documents, and so on as a way to weed people out. If people can’t follow or understand directions, they have no obligation to consider the application further. [/quote]

Yes I get it. But in our defense this application process isn't exactly comprised of just checking a box. There are lots of other indicators that SHOULD indicate that a person is eligible. There seem to be multiple little boxes that contradict other boxes and it leaves the applicant often confused as to which block they should check. Why? Because multiple boxes fit your category, but you can only check one. Its not as easy as saying, well you didn't click the right box, because these fields aren't always straight forward, AND often multiple boxes will apply to your situation. Why not just have a Check all that apply box? How is an applicant suppose to know which box they should check because that box is the one that will supersede all other boxes? The answer is they don't. It doesn't say, THIS BOX has preference and if your situation applies to more than one box, check this one. Lastly, for the sake of argument, if you find out you didn't check the box that supersedes all other boxes, but you know you qualify to do so, what are your options to appeal and still be considered? I mean if the only reason for the boxes is to weed through applications then it shouldn't matter right? In this situation though I don't think it matters. What I want to really know is if military spouses applicants can block any other candidates from being referred. She did check the appropriate boxes but even if she didn't I want to know if they can block her resume from the hiring authority. That and if an applicant who doesn't check the right block, can they still appeal and be considered/referred after the initial decision was made, or do they hold that mistake over your head? [/quote]

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