What does it mean when a position is filled through open competition?
If you have applied for a position that is not covered by civil service rules, you are openly competing against both internal and external candidates based on recruitment standards set by the department with the vacancy, and the Human Resources department.

Suitability for the position may be determined using a multitude of ways, including additional application requirements such as a cover a letter or questionnaire, as well as practical and personality testing and one or more rounds of oral interviews.

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1. What is an eligibility list?
2. I have successfully completed the civil service examination, when will I get a job?
3. How long will my name stay on the eligibility list?
4. When will the eligibility list I am on expire?
5. Once I have taken a civil service exam, does this mean I will not have to/be able to take another civil service exam while the list is active?
6. Can anybody on a certified eligibility list be hired?
7. How does the department determine whom to hire?
8. I took a test several months ago and got my score. Where am I on the eligibility list now?
9. What does it mean when a position is filled through open competition?
10. I applied several months ago or had an interview, but have not heard anything since, how do I find out about my status?