What is the process for selection into the Candidate Development Program?
A. Résumés are evaluated on the basis of an applicant’s statements describing the quality and extent of his/her accomplishments, experiences, and education. Work experiences are evaluated to determine the degree to which the applicant possesses the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) to become an executive in the federal government. (Click here for additional information on ECQs). If an applicant meets the qualification requirements, his/her application is further evaluated by a panel of senior executives. Applicants making the best qualified list are notified if they need to be scheduled for an interview. Final selections for the program are made by the agency’s Executive Resource Board after receipt and consideration of recommendations from the senior executive interviewing panel.
