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If I get referred at IBM, get a mail for details from the HR but do not reply as I currently don't want to switch because of some reasons, can I get referred again after say 3 months?
Asking cuz the profile blocks for an year after applying/getting referred at Accenture.
Please help with the answer.
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OP you are not alone. This job market is the worst I have ever seen it. I rember a time when I would have multiple interviews in a week. Now I am not getting even getting calls every single week. I think alot of us are in the same boat OP. The best I can tell you is to hang in there and keep applying.
Heavily dependent on the agency, how many applications they are getting, and all kinds of various factors. That being said, my experience with the government hiring process can be pretty quick or exceedingly long. One of my coworkers said it could be a few weeks, months, maybe a year. It is all over the place!
I can really understand your frustration. I was in your shoes. Most government organisations' hiring process takes time and between two-six months. Keep trying and keep applying. You're an application away from your ideal job
Yea been doing the same thing for about 2 years now it's a pretty horrible feeling at first then it becomes the norm
I'm right there with you.
As someone who worked at the government they're notorious for disorganisation and very late replies and start dates. Be patient. Continue to apply elsewhere spreading your seeds!
I was interviewed in January for a job I applied for two years before. Since then, there has been no decision. The HR should have a deadline of max 30 days to process any application.
My guess is they will then end in the circular file. That just isn't how government works. Learn about the industry and its quirks.
It depends on the government department. Some have outlines in the application packs that tell you the timings, most don't. My experience is that several weeks can pass after the application deadline before you get contacted for interview. I agree, they should publish and adhere to their own deadlines. My advice is never stop applying until a job is in the bag, and treat it as a 'no' if you haven't heard in 2 working weeks. You may be then put in the situation where you are offered two jobs due to timings. Don't feel guilty, you are trying to get a job and they are the ones putting invisible barriers in place to hold up the process. Also, again, from personal experience, if your first few steps of contact from HR suggest disorganisation and lack of communication, take it as a warning. They will not improve!
I was without a job from February-end of July (now). Thank god for unemployment and my boyfriend otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to stay afloat. Unfortunately, when I found something not related to my degree in criminal justice is when I finally heard back from a county job and got hired. Hang in there, the right thing will come along!
It appears the same for me as well. I keep getting emails about the positions being filled too.
Applying for federal government positions is a very long process 90% of the time. A lot depends on the agency, the HR dept, and the type of position you are applying for. You will get more no's or no answers than a response. I would suggest you apply for "direct hire" positions. Use that as your keep word. Also, you must remember if a veteran is applying to the same job they will get preference, as well as employees who have been RIF'd. Just keep applying. When I finally got into the government I applied for over 400 jobs!! My second job was applying for government jobs. I wish you luck.
I applied many positions and I only heard back from 3 jobs within 9 months. It's a lengthy, long process.
I feel the same you, I have been applied to so many jobs government jobs and nothing.
It depends on which type. State or Federal? Both have different processes on handling applications. The other is how your resume is written and targeted for the position. Since I work for the Federal Government, I can tell you from experience that it took a good 6 - 8 months from the time I interviewed to the time i received a report date. From the time the vacancy closed to the time I got referred and called to interview was much faster (within 2 weeks). But because i had to do some salary negotiations after being offered the job, it took another 4 1/2 mos just to process that. If you're looking for an immediate hire in the Feds, go for those vacancies with Direct Hiring Authority. This will speed up your process a bit because it does not go through the competitive process. Good luck.
OMG! How do you speed up the process with the State hiring process? It seems to take a long time.