Most submitted Eligibility Packets are approved. However, those that are not approved generally fall into these three categories.
Lack of professional experience. The GPC is a credential that confirms to employers a minimum of three years of professional experience within the field. That includes years of service and numbers of grants received.
Inappropriate letters of reference. Letters must be dated, signed, specific to the task, and from more than one employer or client.
Ill-defined job title and/or resume. The resume must clearly and obviously demonstrate the candidate’s work as a grant professional. While a candidate doesn’t have much option in changing his/her job title, the candidate is certainly free to update the resume to reflect specific responsibilities related to the grants field.