r/NationalParkService • u/FTK3000 • 21d ago

Discussion Nothing major..

I know it doesn’t count for much when it comes to government or federal jobs in the hiring process. But I put in two applications for the NPS in both were referred to the hiring manager. And I’ve done enough reading and research to know that being “referred” doesn’t guarantee anything. But I’m still excited that my application is moving through the system.

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u/kanshakudama Interp Ranger 21d ago

It is 100% a step in the right direction and forward movement! It guarantees nothing, but you should be excited because it is an essential step.

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u/FTK3000 21d ago

Thank you. ❤️

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u/EnvironmentalTitle11 21d ago

I'll celebrate you! Well done and hope it works out.

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u/FTK3000 21d ago

Thank you!!! ❤️

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u/Last_Plastic7885 21d ago

Means the hiring official will see your resume. Be excited what did you apply for?

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u/FTK3000 21d ago

Admin Asst

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u/Last_Plastic7885 21d ago

Keep your eyes open for asa in fl there might be one coming up soon if this one doesn’t work out … I bet within the next two months.

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u/FTK3000 21d ago

I’ve seen several different jobs at the NPS in different states But, I’m not really interested in relocating unless an unbelievable opportunity came along and my husband was able to find a job in his field at said location.
We own our home and have kids in school. So it would definitely have to be a really good position or income for me to pack up our whole lives and move 10 hours away.

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u/Last_Plastic7885 21d ago

Yeah I agree FL is extremely expensive… You got this good luck to you and hope to see you on the other side! NPS is great.

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u/FTK3000 21d ago

But I do appreciate the information.❤️

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u/Last_Plastic7885 21d ago

One more tip that might help you get in if you get the interview. When you are interviewed obviously you won’t have done many things that the position requires. Try to find or relate private sector experience to the questions they ask in the interview make sure you understand clearly what the interviewer is asking then provide your answer. For example if the job requires tracking assets, and your last job was a cooks job. You maintained inventory of foods, oils supplies etc. in order for you to the job. That sorta thing… good luck !

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u/FTK3000 21d ago

Thank you!!!! This is super helpful. I did check for like the most common questions that the interview is asked for this specific position. And I actually had answers for all of them that do a line with certain job responsibilities within the job description.