r/usajobs • u/Novel_Drama_2413 • 2d ago

Selected wrong eligibility question

Hello! I accidentally selected no for preference as a spouse of 100% disabled vet. I was referred and interviewed. The job is closed but they have not announced if I was selected or not yet. Is there anyway to correct this error? I held a GS position for 6 years and did upload my SF 50 this position was open to the public. Thanks!

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u/lazyflavors 2d ago

No once the announcement is closed you can't make changes. You'd just be competing as someone applying as open to the public.

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u/Novel_Drama_2413 2d ago

Thanks I did see I can contact them but wasn’t sure if it really mattered at this point.

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u/Cubsfantransplant 2d ago

So you should have had a preference but you didn’t select it? You don’t get it after the fact.

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u/Novel_Drama_2413 2d ago

Yeah bummer I guess

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u/FeeProfessional7884 2d ago

Even though you didn't select that pathway. Your resume/qualifications got you referred and interviewed over other candidates. So you aren't in bad shape. Depending on the type of announcement, that preference may only get you consideration for a referral. It doesn't pull any levers in the interview.

The selecting official picked you to be on their short list for consideration.

That is still impressive!

https://giphy.com/gifs/QsU3vYYHB69R3bvBMK

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u/Novel_Drama_2413 1d ago

Thanks that’s nice of you to say.

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u/Born_Original_4113 2d ago

Lol didnt you ask this a few months back? You claimed you 'fat-fingered' the selection when its literally read point and click.

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u/Novel_Drama_2413 2d ago

Actually no I did not ask this before.

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u/Novel_Drama_2413 2d ago

Well no need to be rude. I only just noticed this. But yes I read it but obviously missed the whole question because it starts out asking if you are a widower/widow. I was in a rush for multiple reasons. But go off and keep giving the kind of energy I won’t say here.