I’m seeing mixed information and hoping someone can clarify.

Has the government-wide hiring freeze actually been lifted, or are most agencies still operating under hiring restrictions?

If it has been lifted, do you think we’ll start seeing more remote federal positions again, or will remote jobs continue to be extremely competitive because agencies are hiring fewer people overall?

I’m a current federal employee looking to move into a higher-grade role, so I’m trying to get a realistic idea of what the hiring landscape will look like over the next year.

Would love to hear from HR folks, hiring managers, or anyone who’s seeing changes within their agency.

Applying for a fed job. when did they start asking loyalty question. do HR have AI detection now

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How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.

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In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.

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How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired.

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How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.

I was incoherent, didn't say things I meant to say, and yeah...

Hello,

I graduated recently having double majored in History and English from a solid school with a solid academic record. (I’m interested in pursuing law school or an MPA eventually, but would like to spend some time working first.) I also have over a year of experience in an administrative setting, and interned for a congressional office. However, I’ve browsed USA jobs quite a bit, and all the government positions that I’ve come across either require several years of experience, or recommend a college major in public policy, political science or something similar. I’ve heard there are opportunities to work in government with history and/or English, but I have no idea where those opportunities are. Can anyone suggest some positions that are suitable for someone with my educational background?

Hi all! I received my TJO yesterday. Yay!! I accepted the offer and started the onboarding. I noticed that the due dates for many of the onboarding are the next day (today), one item is due in 3 days, and the last item is due in 10 days.

Is this typical, or did someone mess up? I do have an email in to the HR contact to clarify the dates.

Any recent hired Army civilian can share their timeline? After a year long wait for a direct hire position, I finally received my TJO.

Reading the job description, it sounds like a lead teacher or even assistant director position. Either way, I really hope this opportunity works for me.
What can you tell me about this job?

And Lordy…I have to pass a physical? What does that entail?

Thanks, all!

My colleague and I both interviewed at an office that has around five vacancies for the same position. She received a TJO yesterday, but I haven’t heard back yet. Is it common for TJOs to be staggered over the course of a few days? Or did HR likely send them all out yesterday/today and I didn’t make the cut?

I was also wondering if there’s any rhyme or reason with the order in which offers are sent out? For example, would my colleague who already received an offer be at the top of the list of candidates and if, let’s say, I get an offer tomorrow, it would be that I fall lower on the list?

I’m not familiar with the GS pay scale. I’m currently an I-band and applied to another federal agency that’s uses a GS pay scale. From google, an I band equivalent is a GS-13, but I’m pretty sure I lack the experience for that pay grade so I checked GS 11/12.

Does this decrease my odds of getting hired? Or is this good sign that I was referred for a higher grade?

I was hoping for a lower grade.

Does anyone work at the Hicksville location and can tell me if there’s parking onsite, how is the work environment, how are the supervisors etc

I interviewed for a position towards the end of June but haven't heard anything back from HR yet. Since I'm an internal applicant and interviewed before the 30 Day Hire mandate, should I have heard something back by now if I was selected for the position. It took a month to be called for an interview so I figured it would be awhile before I'm notified if I was selected or not.

For a GS-13 non-LEO role with DHS, how long has it typically taken from TJO acceptance to FJO/EOD when there is an SQSN pay-setting request submitted alongside a full Secret BI (no reciprocity)? Interested in hearing what others have experienced when both a pay-setting review and a fresh background investigation are running in parallel.

Has anyone who applied for latest claims specialist with SSA heard anything back after their interview?

Does anyone know what the interview to selection decision timeline is for HUD currently?

I'm a recent undergrad with a degree in intel and national security. I'm diving headfirst into the job market. I'm looking for ways to make my profile more appealing through certifications and improve my knowledge as well. What certifications are recommended for positions as an intelligence analyst in the USIC? Counterterrorism is my end goal.

Does anyone know if your time in grade will reset if you are doing a rehire? I’m currently in the 1896 series and will be rehiring to the 1896 series. Currently I am a GS-7 and will be getting my GS-9 in three months. I got offered the re hire as a GS-7, and there will be no break in service. Will that restart the 52 week clock for me to get my GS-9?

Hi, does anyone have any tips on how to get referred? I’m using ATS keywords and everything on my resume and cover letters, still no luck. Have 10+ years fed experience.

Applying to a GS14 position as a civilian, they waived the 2 page requirement. I have 14 years of direct experience. Do I start with the builder and then flush it out? Any recommendations? I would love this job.

Also, the job is highly specialized and while I assumed someone at the VA would just be promoted, the position is open for 3 months. Do you think they have someone in mind?

Thank you.

Searched the sub to see if this was answered already but couldn't find anything..

My notification has the typical "tentatively eligible..." bullet but there is nothing about if I was referred or not. I've seen notifications where there is an explicit bullet that says you've been referred or not referred, but there's no text or bullets saying so.

Does no referral bullet mean I'm not referred as well? Or will I get another notification once HR decides. Thanks!

Anyone been contacted for an interview? This for a polygraph examiner position. This is for CBP. Per the announcement, they have 15 openings in different locations.