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- 2. a person who served on active duty in the armed forces during a war, in a campaign or expedition resulting in a campaign badge, or under specific timeframes or authorities AND separated honorably
- 3. (two words, no space) given to someone who served on active duty in the armed forces (in certain circumstances); a preference during competitive hiring procedures or in a RIF
- 6. (abbrv.) the agency that manages Human Resources and Personnel Policies in the Federal Workforce
- 7. (two words, no space) this Title of the U.S. Code governs most recruitment and employment practices in Federal HR
- 8. (two words, no space) an individual eligible for Veterans’ Preference
- 9. (two words, no space) a selection system based on ability, fair treatment, equal pay, high standards, and protection against political favoritism; replaced the Spoils System
- 11. the rate at which employees separate from an agency without replacement
- 12. appointments in this service are excluded from competitive examining and do not confer competitive status
- 13. (two words, no space) a veteran who served and separated from the armed forces honorably and has a service-connected disability and/or receives compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension
- 15. (two words, no space) a proactive, long-term approach to hiring
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- 1. (three words, no spaces) an Act of Congress passed in 1944 that created Veterans’ Preference
- 4. this service requires an individual to undergo specific procedures (i.e., competitive examining) to gain a position in the civil service
- 5. a reactive, short-term approach to hiring that mainly considers an immediate staffing need
- 10. (two words, no space) a guide published by OPM that answers most questions about Veterans’ Preference
- 14. a position opening