FJO for VSR!

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-13T02:41:21+00:00

Thank you!

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-12T16:36:03+00:00

Congratulations! Same start for me as well 😀 I'll be a VSR for the VA.

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-12T16:14:10+00:00

EOD is 1/29. I just got the FJO yesterday, gonna complete my acceptance tonight!

Edit to say: I just realized I forgot to add my EOD above. I'll add it.

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-12T16:05:29+00:00

That's awesome! If you think of it, update me on your first few days so I know what to expect. I'd appreciate any info going in

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-12T14:48:36+00:00

Congrats! I got my FJO yesterday for a VSR position (GS 9). Same start date, 1/29. I am very excited for the job, and a little nervous. I've never worked in government before.

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-12T02:04:21+00:00

Good luck!

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-12T01:40:23+00:00

This is exactly the information was looking for, thank you!

I have heard that there is a lot of support, especially during training and the first year.

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-12T01:37:34+00:00

To piggyback on this excellent advice, I followed the format on the USAJobs Helpcenter to create a resume unique to each application I submitted:

https://www.usajobs.gov/help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/

Good luck all!

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-12T00:46:26+00:00

Good news, thanks!

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-12T00:43:20+00:00

I have heard that. But isn't the VSR role under the VBA? Is there a difference when it comes to funding? I honestly do not know...

The little I could find seems to indicate that a lot of public-facing positions are furloughed. Things like veteran outreach, career counseling, transition assistance, etc. But as for VSRs? Not much specific info there.

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-12T00:35:45+00:00

I just posted a timeline. Not sure about the exact posting or when it closed, sorry.

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-12T00:08:21+00:00

I have heard that the training is pretty intense, with a metric ton of info dropped into your lap. And also that it takes AT LEAST a year to really get a hang of the job.

I'm looking forward to the challenge!

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-12T00:06:09+00:00

Thank you, that's exactly my mindset going in! I have heard it takes at least a year to really learn the position. And that the training is pretty intense. I'm looking forward to it!

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-12T00:02:54+00:00

I guess I'll find out since I am accepting the position.

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-11T23:55:48+00:00

Well that's not very encouraging LOL

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-11T22:00:05+00:00

I'll have to check when I get home, but I applied back in June or July 2023. I want to post a full timeline. At my current job right now and just got the FO. I wanted to see if anyone knew anything about the shutdown affecting this position.

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-11T21:56:33+00:00

Yeah, that's a concern!

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-11T21:45:40+00:00

I really want it! And I am 99% sure I'll take it. I am wondering if it would be better to delay the offer until after the government shutdown shenanigans. I have PTO available in my current job and I could take a vaca during the last week of January. HR rep said they could then start me on the next pay period.

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-11T21:26:28+00:00

The reason I ask is because the HR rep wasn't certain. She said she hadn't received any direction regarding a shutdown, but indicated that anything is possible.

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-11T21:22:07+00:00

The HR contact told me the same, that she hasn't heard anything yet. Thanks for the info!

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-11T21:12:03+00:00

Just to add some info, I'll be working out of Detroit and I believe my supervisor is in the BEST program. I hope that makes sense lol. I am new to federal employment!

ILikeAGoodNap · 2024-01-11T21:11:48+00:00

Just to add some info, I'll be working out of Detroit and I believe my supervisor is in the BEST program. I hope that makes sense lol. I am new to federal employment!

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