How does the selection process work?
We have a Dream Book that features hundreds of photos of kitchens, master baths, great rooms and trim detail. Again, we try to simplify the process and do the legwork for our clients. We have a beautiful design center that features fully equipped kitchens, bath displays, custom cabinetry, and much more-all under one roof. Our design team prides themselves on their ability to look outside the box on design and selections. People want their personalities to show through on their homes and that’s our forte.
All applicants must pass a written test (CJ-BAT) and a Physical Abilities Test (P.A.T.). All successful applicants will undergo a physical exam (including a drug screen), a polygraph exam, and a psychological evaluation. A complete background investigation and credit check are conducted on applicants who pass all the preceding tests.
Applications will be reviewed in four stages: Round 1: All applications will be screened by USEFP staff for completeness and minimum qualifications. Round 2: Complete applications that meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated according to a set of established criteria and short listed. Round 3: In-person interviews of short-listed applicants will take place in Islamabad between June and September 2009. The interview panels are made up of both U.S. and Pakistani citizens. Round 4: Final candidates and alternates will be selected in October 2009. Applicants who have become finalists or alternates will be notified by telephone. Those who have not will be notified by mail. Final approval is given by the Foreign Scholarship Board in Washington, D.C.
• The PNNL SEE Office makes the application database available to PNNL mentors to select appointees. Mentors notify SEE of the student(s) they select by certain dates, and the SEE Office sends offers to the students. • The SEE system uses the cumulative and last 12-month grade point average (GPA), along with the two online recommendation ratings to calculate a numerical value. Mentors may use this value to filter the applications they review. • Mentors use various criteria for judging applications, including your educational experience, research interests, and recommendations. Mentors are looking for someone who is interested in the kind of research they are conducting and who will benefit from their expertise and facilities.
When the deadline for all applications arrives, prospective mentors at the respective laboratories review all applications. The mentors and Education personnel at the labs are involved in the selection process.How are applications judged? Your application will be judged on your educational experience, research interests, and references. You will also be judged on your commitment to a career in teaching. Researchers are looking for someone who is interested in the kind of research they are conducting and who will benefit from their expertise and facilities. How can I maximize my chances of getting selected? Make your laboratory choice carefully. Investigate the laboratories Web Sites. Take some time to answer the narrative parts of the application. Convey the quality of your skills and your enthusiasm for research. Make sure your application is complete and that you submit it by the deadline. Why am I asked if I have participated in any other DOE programs?
