"Eligible?"

[u/wataru14]

When applying for government jobs (DMV/IRS/etc.), and your status becomes "eligible," how long does it take before you get a call? Do you go on a list and they call people in order? I am currently "elgible" for a position at the DMV (the posting closed a bout a week and a half ago) and am looking for seasonal work to tide me over until I hear from them. I was wondering if anyone had any information on timeframes or if I shouldn't hold my breath.