Agency Employees Only Job: Is a PhD Enough to Qualify?

[jhooper3581]

I have searched some random physics related jobs in internet, and it says "Who May Apply: Agency Employees Only". The job was I really wanted to do when I grow up, but after me getting a Ph.D in a required subject for the job in future, is it good enough to sign up for the job? More importantly, what is agency employees thingy?

 

[Choppy]

What you're asking about is the policy of hiring internal applicants. When a position first opens up, many companies and governmental organizations will first try to hire from within the organization itself. Sometimes this is an attempt to save money in that it's generally cheaper to shuffle current employees around until you end up with a low level position that doesn't require any hiring incentives or bonuses. Sometimes it's a mandated policy to guarantee current employees first consideration for any positions that come up.

As far as "signing up" for a job goes - it doesn't really work that way most of the time. Outside of academia, you have to develop a marketable skill set and then find a position through a networking process.

 

[charng]

I understand the frustration of coming across job postings that have limited eligibility requirements. In this case, it seems that the job you are interested in is only open to current agency employees. This means that individuals who are not already employed by the agency will not be considered for the position.

Regarding your question about whether a PhD is enough to qualify for the job, it ultimately depends on the specific job requirements and qualifications set by the agency. While a PhD is certainly a valuable and impressive accomplishment, it may not be the only factor considered in the hiring process. It is important to carefully review the job posting and any additional information provided by the agency to determine if your qualifications align with their requirements.

As for the term "agency employees," this typically refers to individuals who are currently employed by a specific government agency. These employees have likely gone through a rigorous hiring process and have been deemed qualified for their respective positions.

In summary, while a PhD may make you a strong candidate for the job you are interested in, it is important to carefully review the eligibility requirements and qualifications set by the agency to determine if you meet their criteria. Additionally, it may be beneficial to network and make connections within the agency to increase your chances of being considered for future job opportunities.