Interviewed for an AUSA position, references were contacted, and then… crickets. Nothing I can do about it, just wanted to vent. Hoping I’ll get a surprise call after the holidays.

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Federal government effectively turns into a skeleton crew for the last 2 weeks of December. Administrative offices like HR are full of old people who get 8 hours of leave per pay period and take the whole month off. January 2-19 is likely to be a flurry of activity in hiring movement

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It takes a while to hear back when it comes to federal government positions. Honestly, given that the focus was just on averting a potential shutdown and the administration is in the middle of changing... you won't likely hear anything until February at the earliest.

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Congrats on making to the final round! I haven’t heard back once after applying for a lot of AUSA positions😭

Thank you!! Was grateful for the interview opportunity but now obv I want more 😭

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