Federal Government Policy and Business

OPM Tries to Make Senior Executive Hiring Less Annoying For Everybody

Federal Times: The Office of Personnel Management is encouraging federal agencies to use a resume-based application process for senior executive candidates to attract the best applicant pool – and also save people some aggravation.

“This method provides an alternative to the traditional submission by applicants of a resume and a 10-page written ECQ [Executive Core Qualifications] narrative statement, helping applicants and agencies reduce the burden of lengthy written materials at the onset of the application process,” said March 11 OPM guidance to agencies aimed at improving the Senior Executive Service application and selection process. “Following application, the agency can and should examine applicants through other methods, as appropriate.”

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