Some of the differences between the merit-based employment system of the U.S. government and other countries are _____. (Select all that apply.)


The United States requires employees to begin service at a young age and remain in those positions for life, in contrast to most employment systems elswhere.

Applicants for federal service in the U.S. are strongly encouraged to develop skills and experience in the private sector before applying for government service.

The OPM, in reviewing applications, takes an applicant’s previous volunteer or community service experience into strong, positive consideration.

Government positions in the United States are directly tied to the applicant’s family history, political activities, and connections with government officials.

Answer:

B. Applicants for federal service in the U.S. are strongly encouraged to develop skills and experience in the private sector before applying for government service.

C. The OPM, in reviewing applications, takes an applicant’s previous volunteer or community service experience into strong, positive consideration.

Explanation:

The merit-based employment system is the system in which government employees are hired and promoted based on their merit and skills. The merit-based employment system seeks to recruit those employees that have ability to perform tasks and acquire skills to perform those tasks. This employment system is opposite to the political connections based hirings (known as spoils system).

The merit-based employment system of the US government strongly recommend applicants to gain skills and experience in private sector before applying in the government sector. And, also those who have served their community makes a strong and positive impact in their application.

Therefore, option B and C are correct.