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Post by ba on Nov 14, 2014 13:57:09 GMT -5
No call, no references have told me they have been contacted. Still anxious about it...
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Post by JudgeRatty on Nov 14, 2014 14:23:26 GMT -5
No call, no references have told me they have been contacted. Still anxious about it... Maybe this well help. I haven't had the interview call yet either as many have reported, last count there were 20 of us. I sent in my paperwork the evening we received it and just started receiving calls on refs yesterday. So there are many in the same boat at varying stages. After hondo35 reported calling Bob and the answer he received, I am less worried. See the thread on "Is It Too Soon to Call" and look at the post from hondo's post from this morning. It will happen. They will call. They have to interview everyone on the cert.
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Post by funkyodar on Nov 14, 2014 14:41:49 GMT -5
Just some unsolicited advice folks:
You guys are freaking over a call that is essentially gauranteed to come. If you made the cert you will get your chance at a make or break interview. They will give you a date, send you the travel info and get you to DC. No doubt.
Save the paranoia and freakouts for when others start getting offer calls and you are too afraid to take a shower without your cell phone for 3 weeks.
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Post by sandiferhands (old) on Nov 14, 2014 15:13:32 GMT -5
Just some unsolicited advice folks: You guys are freaking over a call that is essentially gauranteed to come. If you made the cert you will get your chance at a make or break interview. They will give you a date, send you the travel info and get you to DC. No doubt. Save the paranoia and freakouts for when others start getting offer calls and you are too afraid to take a shower without your cell phone for 3 weeks. I have a Galaxy S5--waterproof to 1 meter. Semper paratus.
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Post by gary on Nov 14, 2014 15:16:42 GMT -5
Just some unsolicited advice folks: You guys are freaking over a call that is essentially gauranteed to come. If you made the cert you will get your chance at a make or break interview. They will give you a date, send you the travel info and get you to DC. No doubt. Save the paranoia and freakouts for when others start getting offer calls and you are too afraid to take a shower without your cell phone for 3 weeks. I have a Galaxy S5--waterproof to 1 meter. Semper paratus. You're overthinking it Sandi. Just give up bathing for the duration.
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Post by Ace Midnight on Nov 14, 2014 15:31:44 GMT -5
Save the paranoia and freakouts for when others start getting offer calls and you are too afraid to take a shower without your cell phone for 3 weeks. I knew I could count on you for some good old fashioned PTSD, Funk. 'Preciate you.
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Post by Gaidin on Nov 14, 2014 16:14:17 GMT -5
I am eligible for a phone upgrade at Thanksgiving I guess I need to start looking into water proof phones.
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Post by JudgeRatty on Nov 14, 2014 17:43:14 GMT -5
Oops! First post from a long time lurker. Calls will definitely come. My paperwork was eleventh hour, but I received a call early. I'm local to DC. That may have something to do with scheduling. Best of luck to all. In just a couple of weeks this will be moot. Everyone will have been called, interviewed, and their references checked. We can then all wait and enjoy our favorite beverages. Exactly!!! And welcome!
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Post by tpm on Nov 15, 2014 0:49:28 GMT -5
Ol' Where is the front door's take: If you didn't know about this board, would you be so stressed out and worrying about calling to ask when you are going to be contacted for an interview? For anyone who has applied for a federal job recently, that answer is probably no because of how long it normally takes to hear anything regarding an application for a federal position after you receive notice your name has been referred to a selection official. Without the info on this board, all we would have is an email telling us to turn in our paperwork by this week and that interviews will be conducted soon. This board is wonderful, but it sometimes makes us think about doing things we normally wouldn't because the Joneses are being called. I know how it feels because I was one of the last ones called for an interview, and it felt like my references were never going to be contacted. But guess what? I received the call for an interview and my references were called. Both of those things are going to happen for every new person on this cert as well, it will just take some time. Good luck everyone. So obvious. Now, why couldn't I realize that? Thank you and goodbye ? Really, you made me feel better, thanks!
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Post by tpm on Nov 15, 2014 0:52:01 GMT -5
Bit the bullet, took one for the team, and called Bob...he was very reassuring. Told me there is nothing to worry about, they are still in the midst of the process of scheduling interviews. I didn't want to press for any details or keep him from his work of actually scheduling interviews so I kept it brief. He was very nice, btw. So, hopefully, no need for more of us to call and bother him...for another week or so at least! I read your post to my wife. She said, "obviously a friend or family member of Bob." I looked, and new member indeed ? Regardless, point taken.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2014 1:13:24 GMT -5
Bit the bullet, took one for the team, and called Bob...he was very reassuring. Told me there is nothing to worry about, they are still in the midst of the process of scheduling interviews. I didn't want to press for any details or keep him from his work of actually scheduling interviews so I kept it brief. He was very nice, btw. So, hopefully, no need for more of us to call and bother him...for another week or so at least! I read your post to my wife. She said, "obviously a friend or family member of Bob." I looked, and new member indeed ? Regardless, point taken. It's a long process, but I have met Bob in person a couple of times and spoke with him a few times more, sounds like Bob to me. He's just a nice dude doing his job in HR. If you made the Cert, all else will take time, but it will happen and hopefully the final call from Bob with the offer, good luck to all.
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Post by hondo35 on Nov 15, 2014 10:50:05 GMT -5
Bit the bullet, took one for the team, and called Bob...he was very reassuring. Told me there is nothing to worry about, they are still in the midst of the process of scheduling interviews. I didn't want to press for any details or keep him from his work of actually scheduling interviews so I kept it brief. He was very nice, btw. So, hopefully, no need for more of us to call and bother him...for another week or so at least! I read your post to my wife. She said, "obviously a friend or family member of Bob." I looked, and new member indeed ? Regardless, point taken. Lol, naw. Just a long time lurker who never signed in because I never thought I'd make a cert with my tiny GAL.
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Post by tpm on Nov 16, 2014 17:00:55 GMT -5
I read your post to my wife. She said, "obviously a friend or family member of Bob." I looked, and new member indeed ? Regardless, point taken. Lol, naw. Just a long time lurker who never signed in because I never thought I'd make a cert with my tiny GAL. Of course, of course : ) I'm starting to think that very limited GAL's (like mine and yours) are the ones getting called last.
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Post by JudgeRatty on Nov 16, 2014 17:57:15 GMT -5
Lol, naw. Just a long time lurker who never signed in because I never thought I'd make a cert with my tiny GAL. Of course, of course : ) I'm starting to think that very limited GAL's (like mine and yours) are the ones getting called last. Nope. Not true.
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Post by tpm on Nov 17, 2014 14:50:06 GMT -5
Of course, of course : ) I'm starting to think that very limited GAL's (like mine and yours) are the ones getting called last. Nope. Not true. Just got scheduled for 12/4. Was offered 12/4 or 12/5, with about 4 time slots per day. My fingertips are sweating as I type : )
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Post by JudgeRatty on Nov 17, 2014 14:54:28 GMT -5
Just got scheduled for 12/4. Was offered 12/4 or 12/5, with about 4 time slots per day. My fingertips are sweating as I type : ) Ditto! Got the same offer, 12/4 and 12/5. Took 12/4. So this is great! Now we know they are definitely interviewing those days. Whew!
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Post by moopigsdad on Nov 17, 2014 15:05:28 GMT -5
Just got scheduled for 12/4. Was offered 12/4 or 12/5, with about 4 time slots per day. My fingertips are sweating as I type : ) Ditto! Got the same offer, 12/4 and 12/5. Took 12/4. So this is great! Now we know they are definitely interviewing those days. Whew! Congrats sratty. I am glad you finally got your interview date. Now, I hope you get the supplemental cert too. I just received mine adding 14 more cities, including some in my home state. I am psyched with this news and the news of the hiring of possibly 250 more ALJs.
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Post by tpm on Nov 17, 2014 15:18:42 GMT -5
I wonder if we're all going for the same location.... what I mean by that is that I only have one possible location. I'm totally ok disclosing it, just not sure if some board rule prohibits...
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Post by mikeinthehills on Nov 17, 2014 15:18:56 GMT -5
Just got scheduled for 12/4. Was offered 12/4 or 12/5, with about 4 time slots per day. My fingertips are sweating as I type : ) Ditto! Got the same offer, 12/4 and 12/5. Took 12/4. So this is great! Now we know they are definitely interviewing those days. Whew! What she said. I just got the call. It was 12/4 or 12/5. I took 12/4 ... With all the news about expanded GAL's and the number of hires for FY 2015, this is a big day!
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Post by steelrain on Nov 17, 2014 15:20:44 GMT -5
I wonder if we're all going for the same location.... what I mean by that is that I only have one possible location. I'm totally ok disclosing it, just not sure if some board rule prohibits... I only have one city as well, but I don't think we are grouped by cities - too many variables
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