How the heck do you get a job, let alone an interview with CDC? I'm a former Global Health fellow with CDC and have been trying the past 8 months to land a Health Scientist or Epidemiologist role at the GS-12 or 13 level. I've been referred to the manager for several roles at both levels but have yet to be invited for an interview. Any suggestions on what I can do differently to improve my chances?

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Lol what does that have to do with anything?

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Luck of the draw. Make sure your resume reflects the required experience.

At the end of the day, it's a numbers game. There might be 500+ applicants for each position you're applying to, and 300 of those applications might make the minimum score cut, and of those 300 that make the cut, 100 might get referred to the hiring manager. The hiring manager might decide to interview 5 applicants.

Throw veterans preference in there and that upends the entire equation, though that likely isn't as much of an issue given the job series you're applying for.

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