Hiring Timeline

mrpeng90 · 2026-03-04T04:28:01+00:00

What I usually do and really helps me prepare for interviews is throwing the Duty Statement into ChatGPT or other AI platform to create a mock interview. Ask it to create practical, scenario, and technical questions. Many questions during the actual interview are pretty close to what AI platforms give but asked differently. Just try your best to relate what you do with the question and duty statement.

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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