Hiring timeline

This sub has been incredibly helpful, providing me with so much valuable information throughout my journey of getting hired with the state. I recently accepted a formal offer and wanted to share my hiring timeline in the hope it helps someone else. Coming from the private sector, I’m excited to join everyone here in civil service. Since early July, I applied to 32 positions, had 2 interviews, and received 1 offer.

Job FFD: 9/23 Application date: 9/23 Contacted for interview: 10/7 Interviewed: 10/21 Contacted for references: 10/28 References contacted: 10/28 + 10/29 Tentative offer: 11/4 Formal offer: 11/7 Start date: 12/2