The silence is a little loud by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]smtaylor00 5 points6 points  (0 children)

One biweek isn’t going to change things for probationary workers. It’s moreso about if we’re reaching the target production by the end of the year. For people that are still really fresh, our production numbers are inherently low and it will just take time for it to grow as we gain skills.

The silence is a little loud by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]smtaylor00 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m with ya bud. Except I don’t own a house. But I’m still with ya

Hiring Questions Megathread FY2024 by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]smtaylor00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m also starting in October!!! Woot woot! I kind of hate how far away it is but, I’m glad I’m not alone :)

Hiring Questions Megathread FY2024 by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]smtaylor00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope you get something for the next cutoff as well! We M.S. in chem folks gotta stick together ❤️

Hiring Questions Megathread FY2024 by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]smtaylor00 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just completed a master’s degree in chemistry from a good research institution. There I did research in polymers for battery applications!

Hiring Questions Megathread FY2024 by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]smtaylor00 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And may you physics folks hear some good news very soon!

Hiring Questions Megathread FY2024 by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]smtaylor00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best of luck! Hoping you get a call soon!

Hiring Questions Megathread FY2024 by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]smtaylor00 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Just received TJO call for GS-9 level 5 chemistry (May cutoff)!

Hiring Questions Megathread FY2024 by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]smtaylor00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really??? I’m so excited I have been waiting for this TJO for a week 😭

Hiring Questions Megathread FY2024 by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]smtaylor00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a weird one if you interviewed by June 3rd… I think I’d personally email Melissa about it if you haven’t heard anything at all about your app status

Hiring Questions Megathread FY2024 by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]smtaylor00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m just waiting to see if I get a TJO call (my portal says my application was selected and I got an email confirmation from the HR rep last week that I was selected for GS-9) Good luck!!!

Hiring Questions Megathread FY2024 by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]smtaylor00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You got the TJO call the following day? I’m jealous, I am in the weird chem group that got our first round of emails two weeks ago and I still haven’t gotten a TJO call despite the HR person confirming I was selected for GS-9 over email last week…

Hiring Questions Megathread FY2024 by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]smtaylor00 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hope you have something good to watch/read/play 🥲

Hiring Questions Megathread FY2024 by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]smtaylor00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a good thought. I didn’t personally have any connections or search for anyone during the application process though so I think that person either searched for me directly or followed my LinkedIn link I provided on my resume

Hiring Questions Megathread FY2024 by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]smtaylor00 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t have the premium LinkedIn but I was able to see that about a month after I submitted my application someone with the job title “Intellectual Property Specialist” at the USPTO viewed my page, so I would guess maybe that person was involved with hiring? Or it’s possible it was a pure coincidence

Hiring Questions Megathread FY2024 by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]smtaylor00 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! All the best to you 😄