I am grateful for your videos and the information they contain. Beyond me liking the video and subscribing you have a technical issue keeping more folks from enjoying you fully. You would do well to significantly change the sound levels in your recording sessions. There is nothing quite like having to crank up the volume on my computer to 100% to hear you whispering except maybe the thrill of then turning on my blue tooth speaker to finally be able to hear you at 90% only to then be slammed with the volume that the rest of you tube uses for ads. Check into it. It could help you in reaching your goals.
I had to RUclips this process. I interviewed back in February 27 and still no word from my current state. I applied for a job in a different state and girly a interview and tentative job offer in less than a month.
I cannot thank you enough for those videos and for answering our questions. Just after doing my drug screening, I received an email inviting me to complete the SF-86 in (e-App) which is the equivalent of e-QIP, and replace it as well. This is for a position with USCIS and one of the documents attached stated: Based on the results of our screening, you may be eligible to begin working for USCIS prior to us receiving your completed background investigation and making a suitability decision. This is an advanced Entry on Duty (EOD). I know that I have a clean record because I’ve been screened before for a government-level job and I’m currently working for a foreign government. The thing I’m worried about in my background check is 3 CC debts that are in collections because of some financial hardships that encountered in Jan. 2022. I was completely honest about that and listed them in the e-App. My question is if they extended to an FJO with an advanced EOD, will it be safe for me to accept? Also, keep in mind that I’m currently working with my creditors to have debt settlements and I would have resolved the issues with them by the time my background check is completed. Thank you so very much for answering.
You're very welcome! If they give you a FJO you are safe to accept. By that point they would have seen the debts and felt like it was OK for the offer to be given.
Hi! Thank you so much for your videos! What does it mean when the hiring managers were to call my references the day after my interview? Is that a good sign? They have called the professional references only so far. Thank you!
Thank you! Sounds like you were referred so would just be pending contact from the hiring manager to schedule an interview. Not everyone that is referred receives an interview though.
Hi, thank you for all the information! Is there a time frame from interview to contacting references (I was told all references for each applicant must be contacted as part of the process)? I was also told that it could take 4-6 months for the process.
There's no timeline for contacting references after an interview. They only check references on candidates they are interested in selecting and should ask for references first. If you haven't heard anything after a few weeks you can follow-up with the HR POC.
Thank you for this video!! I had two rounds of interview with Small Business Administration which they work with FEMA or part of them and it has been a month already which I have not heard anything back yet. The first interview was scheduled 3 weeks after I submitted the application. The hiring manager said 'You will hear from us either way.' but I got no response when reached out to the person on the job announcement. I am currently unemployed and have a job offer in line. No reference checks or anything... Should I assume that I did not get the job? If so, then I will move on with other opportunities.
It's possible you weren't selected. Usually the person selected gets references checked and TJO and everyone else gets the disposition notice much later. If you have another offer I'd definitely not pass it up.
The hiring manager is the supervisor over the position being filled. HR is human resources and they help the hiring manager get applicants to fill their positions.
If I was employed at the VA less than a year ago, left and will be returning, do I have to go through all the background checks all again? Also; why the firm poker faces in the interview and no reply after a thank you email? Is that the people or the VA policy? Thank you!
When you get a tentative offer they'll review everything and let you know what has to be redone. For the interview that would just have been the panel's personality. No policy on being serious or not responding to thank you emails.
@@federalhiringadvice1385I have TJO and received notice that my wage was increased based on my request, its a VA position. I am wondering if it would be OK for me to quit my current job as I have a newborn baby at home and would like to spend time with her. I have also done all the medical assessments and hearing tests. The one thing that concerns me is I had to put my current manager’s phone number on the sf85 but I did request that they not contact him if possible in the comment section near the question. I don’t know what the investigator would think if my manager told him I already had quit my position… any advice is appreciated thank you
Hello! I am currently a grade 12, have been verbally told that my 13 promotion has been approved, but I don’t yet have my formal SF-50. I am interested in applying for another job at the same grade level/s that I believe will be announced very soon at a 12/13. Two questions, please. If I do not receive my formal SF-50 before the announcement is posted, should I just apply to the GS13 (my last SF-50 shows my 52 weeks eligibility for the 13) and not apply to the 12 as well)? Also, I seem to recall a question from my last application that confused me. “Do you wish to be considered non-competitively?” I’m not sure if that’s a yes or no answer? Is there an advantage or disadvantage to this? I have no special type of hiring authority. No vets preference. No Schedule A, etc. Thank you!
Hello! Based on your last statement I don't believe you are eligible to be hired non-competitively. For the next job posting you could apply using your SF-50 that shows your last step increase as proof you meet time in grade. I'd still recommend selecting all grades available to give the best chance of being referred.
Hello! Do you happen to know if the grade series "NB" is considered Federal government (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency) (vs GS)? If a person switches form a GS to an NB job, will his/her tenure, retirement, leave etc. smoothly transition over?
NB would just be the pay plan. If it was on USAJOBS it should be federal and everything should transfer seamlessly. There is always a period of transition when changing agencies though.
I'm still stuck in the pre-employment stuff (it's all completed) and can't even get anyone to respond by email about the status or next steps. This lack of professionalism is concerning for me personally. I try to respond to emails within 72 hours at my current workplace.
I just got scheduled for the drug screening before I even complete the EQIP, is that normal? and does that mean that my background check has begun? Thanks for your answering.
Hello. If I am offered and accept an internal job within my existing division, how long can my current supervisor hold me? Is there a particular rule? Thank you.
I got a TJO but the link kept giving me technical issues so i notified HR right away and was told they will get back to me. I missed the deadline due to the issue but did make it known I had trouble accessing it and also made sure they knew I intend to accept. I'm nervous this will cause me to lose the TJO ; would this be something that causes them to take it back ?
I have a TJO that has contigencies that I have been notified that I passed. I have agreed on an EOD date but no FJO received yet but they made mention of an SF-75 form that my current agency needs to fill out. Is my FJO contingent on favorable review of SF-75 or is it just a required doc for processing agency to agency transfers?
Sf75 is just a copy of your current profile. It confirms your retirement plan, insurances, TSP, SCD, etc. It is just to make sure your benefits don't get messed up.
Can my current supervisor hold me or mess up my process? I’ve had a tjo since 9/27, I’ve completed all preemployment requirements, all my references were checked. I got a “verbal” eod. New hr reached out to get sf75 info. My supervisor hasn’t responded to my current agency regarding concurring my release date. I’m worried that my supervisor will try to sabotage my new job by not acknowledging or concurring.
I received a verbal offer a day after my interview. The HR said it will be processed through USAJobs, and it'll be at least two weeks before i hear anything. It's been 3 weeks now. Should i reach out to the person? I'm already a fed if that helps?
@federalhiringadvice1385 Great idea! I reached out, and they said it's still in staffing (What ever that means) and HR had a lot of turnover. I also reached out to my future boss.She said, she waiting for the green light and gave me some material to read about. Hopefully that's good news.
hi what types of documents includes the certs thats come back to HR after the interview? I called my Agency contact on monday and she told me that she receive my cert back last week from the service that i was interview , but she was not working. She told me that she have to call the services that interview me because there was documents in the cert missing.
Unfortunately unless you have some kind of non-competitive eligibility you will have to apply to public announcements. Being on a term position doesn't give you status as an internal applicant.
hi! Do you think this is a bad sign? I did panel phone interview early August, then around Aug 15,the hiring manager emailed me for references, I replied same-day with it.. as of today no response indicating my email was received and my references informed me that they haven't received any calls. I called the manager one time and no answer and vm wasn't set up either.
I can't say for sure. It was a good sign that they asked for references. May just be a little slow. You can contact HR for an update and they can tell you if a selection has been made.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 I appreciate the insight, last question: is there a practice (or rule) in which hiring managers don't want to respond directly to candidates after interviews and just let hr handle communications?
They could have selected someone else or still finishing interviews and paperwork. Usually the top candidates get their references checked. The person selected gets an offer and the rest get an automated email that can be delayed.
I'm confused, I applied for an accountant and received an email that I was referred for to the hiring manager for a 7/9 accountant but not an 11. I then interviewed by phone (it was supposed to be with a 3-person panel but only two showed up). A couple weeks after the interview I received a provisional letter by email that just tells me again i was referred to the hiring manager for a 7/9 accountant. Does that provisional letter automatically mean I wasn't chosen, even though it doesn't say that? If I wasn't chosen wouldn't I receive a letter stating that?
Hello. Can you please tell me how it works if I am currently a GS-12..eligible for a 13 in Feb 2024. If I applied for a 12/13 job now … obviously need to apply for the 12 because I don’t yet have my 52 weeks to be eligible for the 13. If I am offered the job (for the 12), would I have to work for the new employer another 52 weeks to get my 13? Verses if I stay with my current employer, I will get my GS-13 in 3 months. Thank you!
I had a interview with them a month ago, and I haven’t heard from them regarding to the job. Does this mean, that I didn’t get it. When I go on page it says “Reviewing application.”
I am a fulltime government employee and I also have a part time job with a private intity. Can I satisfy TIG by using my experience from the private sector? Thank you!
Private experience won't count towards time in grade but is still creditable experience. If it is higher level work and you apply as an external candidate it is possible to bypass time in grade.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 I have been on gs12 for almost 2 years and my position tops out at gs12as well. I am trying to apply for a gs14 position and TIG is getting on the way, how can I menover around the TIG?
Question ? In an internal hiring process do your actually Supervisor usually know before you that your selected for a new position? Do they call the supervisor first?
@@DB-gx9ri if you aren't making the cert you'll want to look at your resume to make sure you are meeting the specialized experience. Also need to make sure you meet time in grade if it's a promotion.
Generally references are checked on the candidate they are interested in selecting. If the references come back positive it shouldn't take long. You'll want to check with HR on the status of that recruitment to see if a selection has been returned to them to issue a TJO.
I would agree that 1yr term is too short. I have only seen 4yr or longer terms. If you are someone without a special hiring path, some of those positions can be great to get you in the agency and the government in general. Once you got taht 1yr you will be considered former GS employee or still an agency which can open permanent positions for you if you have no special hiring path.
@@mithicash1444 actually when you are on a temporary or term position you don't have any status and can't be hired permanently without some kind of status. You aren't eligible to be considered as an internal applicant. That's why announcements open to internal applicants require the person to be current and permanent.
I have not received an interview invitation but my previous supervisor called me to let me know that the Hiring manager called him to ask about me. At what point of the hiring process is this?
@@federalhiringadvice1385 ok. I ended up getting an interview invitation days later. However, on usajobs it’s saying the hiring process is complete. My interview is next week so fingers crossed.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 thank you! Will they always call? The person I interviewed with has said to watch out for an email rather than a phone call in regards to an offer.
Skill bridge is for military members transitioning off active duty. The idea is everything is completed before they separate so they can transition straight to civil service without a break.
Just depends on how many applicants there were and what grades and area of consideration were used. It's very common to have over 100 applicants on a certificate. There's no limit. This is why BQ criteria is used so the hiring manager doesn't have to interview 100 people.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 thank you so much for the reply. Your channel is great! I guess I should have asked as a percentage according to total applicants. There were 106 applicant’s. It was an announcement open for a very short time. A few days. And I was referred the next day after the position closing. did they just send everyone to the hiring manger?
@@Bmac2324 you're welcome! Really appreciate the feedback! There can be 100 applicants that apply but with the screen out questions in the assessment several of them will get screened out. HR only looks at the applicants that rate themselves eligible. If someone is motivated they could review 100 applicants in a day.
I'm not sure what you mean by provisional status. Usually once an announcement closes HR has 16 calendar days to issue certificates of all qualified candidates to the hiring manager. The hiring manager then has 14 days to decide who they want to interview and complete the interviews. Getting referred does not guarantee an interview. It also often takes longer than what the metric says for each step.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 Oh ok. I got an email with a provisional status update for a postion I had applied for months ago. Not sure if thats a good thing?
I didn’t get a tentative offer letter, I got a phone call with the hr extending a tentative offer, haven’t heard anything in two weeks, should I contact them back?
I am grateful for your videos and the information they contain. Beyond me liking the video and subscribing you have a technical issue keeping more folks from enjoying you fully. You would do well to significantly change the sound levels in your recording sessions. There is nothing quite like having to crank up the volume on my computer to 100% to hear you whispering except maybe the thrill of then turning on my blue tooth speaker to finally be able to hear you at 90% only to then be slammed with the volume that the rest of you tube uses for ads. Check into it. It could help you in reaching your goals.
I appreciate the feedback!
I had to RUclips this process. I interviewed back in February 27 and still no word from my current state. I applied for a job in a different state and girly a interview and tentative job offer in less than a month.
Congrats on the offer!
Thank you! I wasn’t ready to move to Washington so I had to turn it down. Still waiting on California
@@blaquebeauti2u you're welcome! Fingers crossed!
@@federalhiringadvice1385California didn’t pan out for me unfortunately the search continues
I cannot thank you enough for those videos and for answering our questions. Just after doing my drug screening, I received an email inviting me to complete the SF-86 in (e-App) which is the equivalent of e-QIP, and replace it as well. This is for a position with USCIS and one of the documents attached stated: Based on the results of our screening, you may be eligible to begin working for USCIS prior to us receiving your completed background investigation and making a suitability decision. This is an advanced Entry on Duty (EOD). I know that I have a clean record because I’ve been screened before for a government-level job and I’m currently working for a foreign government. The thing I’m worried about in my background check is 3 CC debts that are in collections because of some financial hardships that encountered in Jan. 2022. I was completely honest about that and listed them in the e-App. My question is if they extended to an FJO with an advanced EOD, will it be safe for me to accept? Also, keep in mind that I’m currently working with my creditors to have debt settlements and I would have resolved the issues with them by the time my background check is completed. Thank you so very much for answering.
You're very welcome! If they give you a FJO you are safe to accept. By that point they would have seen the debts and felt like it was OK for the offer to be given.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 Thank you so much, fingers crossed then.
@@myrlandecharles4418 you're welcome!!
Hi! Thank you so much for your videos!
What does it mean when the hiring managers were to call my references the day after my interview? Is that a good sign? They have called the professional references only so far. Thank you!
You're welcome! Usually the hiring manager only checks references on the top candidate. Should be a good sign!
Hi, I’m in the interview/testing phase with a government agency, what does this exactly mean? Great channel! Subscribed
Thank you! Sounds like you were referred so would just be pending contact from the hiring manager to schedule an interview. Not everyone that is referred receives an interview though.
Hi, thank you for all the information! Is there a time frame from interview to contacting references (I was told all references for each applicant must be contacted as part of the process)? I was also told that it could take 4-6 months for the process.
There's no timeline for contacting references after an interview. They only check references on candidates they are interested in selecting and should ask for references first. If you haven't heard anything after a few weeks you can follow-up with the HR POC.
Thank you for this video!! I had two rounds of interview with Small Business Administration which they work with FEMA or part of them and it has been a month already which I have not heard anything back yet. The first interview was scheduled 3 weeks after I submitted the application. The hiring manager said 'You will hear from us either way.' but I got no response when reached out to the person on the job announcement. I am currently unemployed and have a job offer in line. No reference checks or anything... Should I assume that I did not get the job? If so, then I will move on with other opportunities.
It's possible you weren't selected. Usually the person selected gets references checked and TJO and everyone else gets the disposition notice much later. If you have another offer I'd definitely not pass it up.
What's the difference between HR and Hiring Manager?
The hiring manager is the supervisor over the position being filled. HR is human resources and they help the hiring manager get applicants to fill their positions.
If I was employed at the VA less than a year ago, left and will be returning, do I have to go through all the background checks all again? Also; why the firm poker faces in the interview and no reply after a thank you email? Is that the people or the VA policy? Thank you!
When you get a tentative offer they'll review everything and let you know what has to be redone. For the interview that would just have been the panel's personality. No policy on being serious or not responding to thank you emails.
How good are your chances when you get to the part you filled out your SF-86?
Anytime after the TJO means you are getting the job unless you fail a pre-employment requirement.
@@federalhiringadvice1385I have TJO and received notice that my wage was increased based on my request, its a VA position. I am wondering if it would be OK for me to quit my current job as I have a newborn baby at home and would like to spend time with her. I have also done all the medical assessments and hearing tests. The one thing that concerns me is I had to put my current manager’s phone number on the sf85 but I did request that they not contact him if possible in the comment section near the question. I don’t know what the investigator would think if my manager told him I already had quit my position… any advice is appreciated thank you
Hello! I am currently a grade 12, have been verbally told that my 13 promotion has been approved, but I don’t yet have my formal SF-50. I am interested in applying for another job at the same grade level/s that I believe will be announced very soon at a 12/13. Two questions, please. If I do not receive my formal SF-50 before the announcement is posted, should I just apply to the GS13 (my last SF-50 shows my 52 weeks eligibility for the 13) and not apply to the 12 as well)?
Also, I seem to recall a question from my last application that confused me. “Do you wish to be considered non-competitively?” I’m not sure if that’s a yes or no answer? Is there an advantage or disadvantage to this? I have no special type of hiring authority. No vets preference. No Schedule A, etc.
Thank you!
Hello! Based on your last statement I don't believe you are eligible to be hired non-competitively. For the next job posting you could apply using your SF-50 that shows your last step increase as proof you meet time in grade. I'd still recommend selecting all grades available to give the best chance of being referred.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 thank you so much!
@@jojoakers83 you're welcome!
Hello! Do you happen to know if the grade series "NB" is considered Federal government (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency) (vs GS)? If a person switches form a GS to an NB job, will his/her tenure, retirement, leave etc. smoothly transition over?
NB would just be the pay plan. If it was on USAJOBS it should be federal and everything should transfer seamlessly. There is always a period of transition when changing agencies though.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 thank you.
I'm still stuck in the pre-employment stuff (it's all completed) and can't even get anyone to respond by email about the status or next steps. This lack of professionalism is concerning for me personally. I try to respond to emails within 72 hours at my current workplace.
Pre-employment can take forever. Unfortunately it's not uncommon for there to be gaps in communication from HR.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 I get it, 20 years active duty. The old motto of "hurry up and wait" still has some resonance.
@@chris4883-e9f exactly!
I just got scheduled for the drug screening before I even complete the EQIP, is that normal? and does that mean that my background check has begun? Thanks for your answering.
All requirements can be scheduled at the same time. There isn't any connection between drug test and background check.
Thanks appreciate it 🙏
@@myrlandecharles4418 you're welcome!
Hello. If I am offered and accept an internal job within my existing division, how long can my current supervisor hold me? Is there a particular rule? Thank you.
If it's a promotion they can only hold for 2 pay periods per the union. Gaining and losing supervisors will negotiate when you move over.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 if it’s a lateral, can they hold you? Thank you. You are always so helpful and knowledgeable.
I got a TJO but the link kept giving me technical issues so i notified HR right away and was told they will get back to me. I missed the deadline due to the issue but did make it known I had trouble accessing it and also made sure they knew I intend to accept. I'm nervous this will cause me to lose the TJO ; would this be something that causes them to take it back ?
I think you should be safe since you've contacted HR. I'd make sure to follow-up with an email for tracking.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 thanks so much :) and yes for sure if I don't hear back by tmrw I will give them a call maybe
@@ayeshivi you're welcome!
Hello I did an interview and got asked to give my SF-50 and pay stub is this a good sign?
I think anytime they reach out after an interview it's a good sign.
I have a TJO that has contigencies that I have been notified that I passed. I have agreed on an EOD date but no FJO received yet but they made mention of an SF-75 form that my current agency needs to fill out. Is my FJO contingent on favorable review of SF-75 or is it just a required doc for processing agency to agency transfers?
Sf75 is just a copy of your current profile. It confirms your retirement plan, insurances, TSP, SCD, etc. It is just to make sure your benefits don't get messed up.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 awesome....so job pretty much secured at this point?
@@kingdom_convictions you're welcome! Yea, should just be pending the FJO letter now.
Can my current supervisor hold me or mess up my process? I’ve had a tjo since 9/27, I’ve completed all preemployment requirements, all my references were checked. I got a “verbal” eod. New hr reached out to get sf75 info. My supervisor hasn’t responded to my current agency regarding concurring my release date. I’m worried that my supervisor will try to sabotage my new job by not acknowledging or concurring.
I received a verbal offer a day after my interview. The HR said it will be processed through USAJobs, and it'll be at least two weeks before i hear anything. It's been 3 weeks now. Should i reach out to the person? I'm already a fed if that helps?
I'd reach out for sure. Could need a reminder.
@federalhiringadvice1385 Great idea! I reached out, and they said it's still in staffing (What ever that means) and HR had a lot of turnover. I also reached out to my future boss.She said, she waiting for the green light and gave me some material to read about. Hopefully that's good news.
@@jermaineclarke4317 awesome! Glad to hear!
hi what types of documents includes the certs thats come back to HR after the interview? I called my Agency contact on monday and she told me that she receive my cert back last week from the service that i was interview , but she was not working. She told me that she have to call the services that interview me because there was documents in the cert missing.
This is for a Internal position i am already a fed employee.
@@chanathafigueira708 you have to return the interview notes and scores and possibly reference checks.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 Thanks ! 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽
@@chanathafigueira708 you're welcome!
All of my communication have been by email and no drug test. I have my firm offer and start date.
Awesome!
If I’m in a term position, Is there any leg up I can get in switching jobs or am I stuck only applying to the one that are open to the public?
Unfortunately unless you have some kind of non-competitive eligibility you will have to apply to public announcements. Being on a term position doesn't give you status as an internal applicant.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 damn!!!! But thanks. Love your channel
@@bountyhunter8968 haha I know! Thanks for the support!
Hi was wondering if the firm offer comes in, will it be by phone or email? Most of the communication I have received so far has been through email.
Should be both. Usually there's a call to go over all details and set the start date. It is possible they could just email the letter though.
Thank you I appreciate your response and this video!
@@Puredragonstar you're very welcome!
hi! Do you think this is a bad sign? I did panel phone interview early August, then around Aug 15,the hiring manager emailed me for references, I replied same-day with it.. as of today no response indicating my email was received and my references informed me that they haven't received any calls. I called the manager one time and no answer and vm wasn't set up either.
I can't say for sure. It was a good sign that they asked for references. May just be a little slow. You can contact HR for an update and they can tell you if a selection has been made.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 I appreciate the insight, last question: is there a practice (or rule) in which hiring managers don't want to respond directly to candidates after interviews and just let hr handle communications?
I had my interview on june 5th and im still waiting. What does it means? Do they inform who was select or not?
They could have selected someone else or still finishing interviews and paperwork. Usually the top candidates get their references checked. The person selected gets an offer and the rest get an automated email that can be delayed.
I did a interview few months ago and I recently got a email saying I been referred to the hiring manager for a position, what does that mean?
It means you were sent to the hiring manager on a list for possible interview.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 so there is total of two interview to get a VA job? Because I already had a interview done?
I'm confused, I applied for an accountant and received an email that I was referred for to the hiring manager for a 7/9 accountant but not an 11. I then interviewed by phone (it was supposed to be with a 3-person panel but only two showed up). A couple weeks after the interview I received a provisional letter by email that just tells me again i was referred to the hiring manager for a 7/9 accountant. Does that provisional letter automatically mean I wasn't chosen, even though it doesn't say that? If I wasn't chosen wouldn't I receive a letter stating that?
I'm not sure about a provisional letter. When not selected a letter is sent letting everyone know someone else was selected.
Hello. Can you please tell me how it works if I am currently a GS-12..eligible for a 13 in Feb 2024. If I applied for a 12/13 job now … obviously need to apply for the 12 because I don’t yet have my 52 weeks to be eligible for the 13. If I am offered the job (for the 12), would I have to work for the new employer another 52 weeks to get my 13? Verses if I stay with my current employer, I will get my GS-13 in 3 months. Thank you!
That would be up to your new supervisor on when you'd promote. They could make you wait if they wanted.
Thank you!
@@jojoakers83 you're welcome!
I had a interview with them a month ago, and I haven’t heard from them regarding to the job. Does this mean, that I didn’t get it. When I go on page it says “Reviewing application.”
I'd assume you weren't selected. Looks like they also need to send updates.
Thank you so much.
@@lelechiduba you're welcome!
I am a fulltime government employee and I also have a part time job with a private intity. Can I satisfy TIG by using my experience from the private sector?
Thank you!
Private experience won't count towards time in grade but is still creditable experience. If it is higher level work and you apply as an external candidate it is possible to bypass time in grade.
@@federalhiringadvice1385
I have been on gs12 for almost 2 years and my position tops out at gs12as well. I am trying to apply for a gs14 position and TIG is getting on the way, how can I menover around the TIG?
@@DB-gx9ri really the only way of to apply as an external candidate. With that you would need to have external experience that meets the requirements.
Question ? In an internal hiring process do your actually Supervisor usually know before you that your selected for a new position? Do they call the supervisor first?
Internally it is possible for a hiring manager to call another hiring manager to do an informal check. Especially if it is the same facility.
I do not know, I have been dealing with the HR directly
I'm not able to make it through the cert
@@DB-gx9ri if you aren't making the cert you'll want to look at your resume to make sure you are meeting the specialized experience. Also need to make sure you meet time in grade if it's a promotion.
@@federalhiringadvice1385
2 years of gs12, can the 2nd year count as a gs13?
I appreciate your time and help.
What’s the typical turnaround for a TJO? I was asked for my references a month ago. Is an offer still possible?
Generally references are checked on the candidate they are interested in selecting. If the references come back positive it shouldn't take long. You'll want to check with HR on the status of that recruitment to see if a selection has been returned to them to issue a TJO.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 thank you I got my TJO off to re-watch your background video!
@@jakial5082 that's awesome! You're welcome!
@@jakial5082 How long did it end up taking to get your TJO after your references were called?
@@jennyw9765 hi there it was a month.
ca you do a video on term positions? im concerned about moving cross country to only have the job for a year
I'll see what I can do. Short answer is they would not be worth it if moving for it.
I would agree that 1yr term is too short. I have only seen 4yr or longer terms. If you are someone without a special hiring path, some of those positions can be great to get you in the agency and the government in general. Once you got taht 1yr you will be considered former GS employee or still an agency which can open permanent positions for you if you have no special hiring path.
@@mithicash1444 actually when you are on a temporary or term position you don't have any status and can't be hired permanently without some kind of status. You aren't eligible to be considered as an internal applicant. That's why announcements open to internal applicants require the person to be current and permanent.
My limited knowledge is that people use the term experience to become eligible for promotions after the term ends.
I have not received an interview invitation but my previous supervisor called me to let me know that the Hiring manager called him to ask about me. At what point of the hiring process is this?
That sounds like an informal reference check.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 ok. I ended up getting an interview invitation days later. However, on usajobs it’s saying the hiring process is complete. My interview is next week so fingers crossed.
@@rueshannamorris4272 awesome! Good luck! You can't really trust the usajobs notifications anyway.
Will HR leave a voicemail with a number to call if you miss their call? It can be hard to always answer the phone while currently working
They should. Also should email if they can't get you by phone.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 thank you! Will they always call? The person I interviewed with has said to watch out for an email rather than a phone call in regards to an offer.
@@jyllyndsey you're welcome! They may not always call but historically they do.
How flexible are they with the start date? I have a month long trip abroad that I've been planning for over a year.
That's something you would just have to share with them. It would depend on that hiring manager.
@E Michelle exactly!
Thank you for the advice. I was offered the position and accepted. Fortunately, the start date was one pay period before the end of my trip. 🙂
@@jmwilson6792 awesome! Glad to hear it worked out!
What do you guys know about DOD Skillbridge timelines?
Skill bridge is for military members transitioning off active duty. The idea is everything is completed before they separate so they can transition straight to civil service without a break.
Thank you, I’m currently trying to do one right now
@@kennynorwood3820 you're welcome!
How many certificates usually get sent over? is there a limit? can a 100 people make a cert?
Just depends on how many applicants there were and what grades and area of consideration were used. It's very common to have over 100 applicants on a certificate. There's no limit. This is why BQ criteria is used so the hiring manager doesn't have to interview 100 people.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 thank you so much for the reply. Your channel is great! I guess I should have asked as a percentage according to total applicants. There were 106 applicant’s. It was an announcement open for a very short time. A few days. And I was referred the next day after the position closing. did they just send everyone to the hiring manger?
@@Bmac2324 you're welcome! Really appreciate the feedback! There can be 100 applicants that apply but with the screen out questions in the assessment several of them will get screened out. HR only looks at the applicants that rate themselves eligible. If someone is motivated they could review 100 applicants in a day.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 thanks!!
@@Bmac2324 you're welcome!
how long does provisional status take to move forward to interview phase etc.?
I'm not sure what you mean by provisional status. Usually once an announcement closes HR has 16 calendar days to issue certificates of all qualified candidates to the hiring manager. The hiring manager then has 14 days to decide who they want to interview and complete the interviews. Getting referred does not guarantee an interview. It also often takes longer than what the metric says for each step.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 Oh ok. I got an email with a provisional status update for a postion I had applied for months ago. Not sure if thats a good thing?
@@mrwoody45 if you were referred and the position isn't filled yet I'd say that's a good thing!
I didn’t get a tentative offer letter, I got a phone call with the hr extending a tentative offer, haven’t heard anything in two weeks, should I contact them back?
I would. It's not official without the letter. Have you also not started any pre-employment requirements yet?
@@federalhiringadvice1385 I haven’t
@@babeshamwow381 definitely give them a call. Sometimes HR gets busy and checking in helps remind them to do certain tasks.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 yes thank you for the advice. I think the fact that it’s a national guard tech job it makes it even a little weirder.
@@babeshamwow381 you're welcome! Those positions are a little different but hopefully with a call they will get your letter out soon.