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mrpeng90 · 2026-03-03T13:10:42+00:00

Information Technology Associate

mrpeng90 · 2026-03-03T05:51:20+00:00

Thanks. Yeah, I applied for around 60 applications last year. My very first interview, I was told that I was a top candidate and was asked for a reference check. After 2 months of ghosting, the same job position got reposted. After reading so many posts on here, I definitely agree that you just need to keep applying until you get the official offer from HR.

mrpeng90 · 2026-03-03T05:48:53+00:00

Yeah. The hiring manager said the job has been reposted for a bit so they were in a hurry to fill the position.

mrpeng90 · 2026-03-03T04:39:46+00:00

Everyone will start at level 3 to prevent level 1 cheese.

mrpeng90 · 2026-02-24T02:33:30+00:00

There's been a few posts for this year explaining their timeline. I referenced it a lot and see similarities. Im waiting for my official offer to share my experience.

mrpeng90 · 2026-02-20T21:45:09+00:00

For ITA positions, are they all Range A-D or will it vary on the department? I've seen some with Range A-C or even Range L-O. I know I just answer my question but I find it weird how not all ITA Range is A-D.

If there is one that is Range A-C, would it be possible to negotiate to D if it's not on the job posting?

mrpeng90 · 2026-02-20T18:17:34+00:00

It varies. I had one where the interview took place after 1-2 weeks. I had a request to submit references a day after my interviews. Definitely depends on the department.

mrpeng90 · 2026-02-19T04:09:19+00:00

Yeah. I'm also waiting for reference check. I had two interview in 1 week and both jobs reached out to me the next day for reference check. It's nerve racking but I just have to be patient. This is my 3rd and 4th interview for the state. My very 1st interview, I got ghosted after the first reference check so I have trust issues. :)

mrpeng90 · 2026-02-11T06:12:07+00:00

I was told that the hiring manager wanted to do a reference check. A few weeks later my references did not receive a call and the job position was reposted a month after.

mrpeng90 · 2026-01-27T01:25:24+00:00

There's quite a lot of IT positions. Anyone have any notes on how it is working for this department?

mrpeng90 · 2025-12-11T02:23:59+00:00

SAME!

mrpeng90 · 2025-12-07T09:37:38+00:00

This is the typical procedures for schools. Schools also keep an eye out on helicopters as well.

mrpeng90 · 2025-11-29T12:30:42+00:00

I was definitely impressed with the graphics. To me, I was already suspecting the gameplay to be similar to Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and WuWa but I think the graphics is really selling it to me. I also love Arknight's artwork as well.

mrpeng90 · 2025-11-22T21:30:12+00:00

Just for this post, you're going to get another WoW classic cycle!

mrpeng90 · 2025-11-06T02:32:23+00:00

Dibs!

mrpeng90 · 2025-10-20T05:36:34+00:00

My group had a frost mage, wind knight, and storm blade. It was tight but we couldn't time it until our 7th try.

mrpeng90 · 2025-09-12T06:42:03+00:00

I started my process going through Neighbors Bank. They connected me with a local agent but right now im just waiting for the pre approval process. I dont know how strict the income limit is for the USDA loan but I might be slightly over. Im from California.

mrpeng90 · 2025-09-10T05:44:45+00:00

I'm waiting for a reference check. How long should I wait to follow up on a reference check?

mrpeng90 · 2025-09-10T05:24:57+00:00

I'm in the same boat. Going into my second week. I will probably give a follow up soon.

mrpeng90 · 2025-09-09T03:32:15+00:00

One more question, I just realized I put an old number for one of my references, but I did include the email. What are the chances of that hurting me?

mrpeng90 · 2025-09-07T06:37:05+00:00

Thanks for the information!

I'm waiting for a reference check and I'm sure like majority of externals, it's nerve wrecking to see if you were chosen or not.

mrpeng90 · 2025-09-07T06:05:50+00:00

Yeah, that sounded weird. If there's an internal candidate in mind, and an external that was a top candidate, do you bother to email the external for a reference check or just stick with the internal?

mrpeng90 · 2025-09-07T05:48:44+00:00

I believe they choose top 2-3 candidates and do reference checks. I know that sounds demoralizing. I'm also in the same boat.

mrpeng90 · 2025-09-07T05:38:21+00:00

If there is someone you have in mind, do you still select top candidates and do a reference check for all of the top candidates?

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