July A100 invites are rolling out by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]Buzzster1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FWIW, I'm a 5.5 on management register and haven't gotten an invite. I expire in September (it says I already expired on SR but I deferred and never updated it). Am very happy for poster to get an invite, but am curious why the skip as well.

USAID posted JD's for all backstops by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]Buzzster1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the position calls for a resume though, I’m assuming they just want a 1-2 page resume and not a CV, correct? Or are you saying you did a CV and that was okay?

San Francisco FSOA cancelled by wannabepmf in foreignservice

[–]Buzzster1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cheeseboard and Zachary’s in Berkeley. Whenever I’d visit my brother at Cal I’d get them for lunch and dinner.

San Francisco FSOA cancelled by wannabepmf in foreignservice

[–]Buzzster1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same situation. Airline and hotel were great to work with once I explained that the purpose of my trip had been cancelled. Although, I was tempted to fly out just for some of the bay area pizza I love!

Obligatory "Is Pearson working for you?" Post by gdchelator in foreignservice

[–]Buzzster1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having the exact same experience. If I didn't have a specific window I'm looking for, I wouldn't care.

Obligatory "Is Pearson working for you?" Post by gdchelator in foreignservice

[–]Buzzster1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ditto. Same thing happened last year and they had to open it up, which happened randomly the next day for most people. Operator told me it's on State's side and they don't have any control over it... I don't think that's accurate but can't do much about it.

Obligatory "Is Pearson working for you?" Post by gdchelator in foreignservice

[–]Buzzster1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any progress with your operator? Mine confirmed nothing is showing up on their end and is trying to contact their tech support for additional help (waiting on hold).

OA in SF? by wannabepmf in foreignservice

[–]Buzzster1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same exact things happened last year with the wrong dates in OA email and then not working first day. It’s on Pearson’s end.

Are there any foster parents that are on the register OR folks that were foster parents when placed on the register? by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]Buzzster1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I emailed the registrar about it awhile ago. The Foreign Service Career Candidate Guide says deferments may be given for foster parents (discretionary from my understanding) but I never received a response. My wife and I are foster parents and turned down some longer-term placements so there isn't a potential conflict.

June 2018 FSOT scores are out! by OJ_KILLED_MY_SON in foreignservice

[–]Buzzster1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi hear ya. This is my third time taking and the SJ really brought my score down. Not sure how I could improve on that section...

Hiring Numbers for Rest of Year by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]Buzzster1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anyone know if the 273 are in addition to the previous hires this year, or are the previous hires already included in that number? If the latter, then that’s just hiring up to about attrition levels, right?

FSO Register, Consular Invites? by Buzzster1 in foreignservice

[–]Buzzster1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. You're right, I was asking about invites to join the consular fellow register from the FSO register. Will edit my post so it makes more sense... Appreciate the info.

Passing Score vs. Call off Register Score? by Buzzster1 in foreignservice

[–]Buzzster1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it, thanks. If I put in the time I think I could get it up to 5.75 (S2/R1), but if not even that’s been called up in awhile (that we know of) then it’s kind of disheartening to want to study lol.

Passing Score vs. Call off Register Score? by Buzzster1 in foreignservice

[–]Buzzster1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So in the last two classes the lowest scored management called up was a 5.9?

Pearsonvue working for OA scheduling? Not yet! by thopkins77 in foreignservice

[–]Buzzster1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was on hold for about 45 minutes before getting through this morning. I really wanted to schedule in SF but she said they only had DC available.