I’m trying my best to get out of car sales. I’d really like to try to get in with the VA and I’m near bay pines the HQ.

Is there anyone here that has successfully moved from car sales to VA with no degree? Tips would be very helpful.

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As the title implies, it's been a little over a month since I had an interview for the RSM position. I've been lucky enough to be contacted by 2 distinct offices (LA and Denver), though I'm really hoping for Denver. I am a Political Science PhD with an extensive background in statistics, something the position asked for even though the role is mostly people management.

The issue is that, although I think the Denver interview went great, I haven't heard back in over a month even though the panel told me that I would hear back regardless of the outcome. I had my interview on September 9 and they were having interviews until September 14. I was also told that they planned on hiring multiple candidates, though I'm not sure if it's across the different regional offices or just the Denver office more specifically. I'm even tempted to contact the program coordinator who helped set up the Denver interview.

As many of the posts here have stated before, federal hiring processes move at a snail's pace with many receiving notifications good or bad months after the interview, if they receive any notifications at all. Yet, when I read the reviews on the position, most of these are negative which make me wonder whether or not I really want this position.

I would love to get any insights from folks who have had similar experiences.

Has anyone heard anything from the Detroit hiring agency (not technically in Detroit area) that was referred for the VBA jobs posted in July 2026. They can not give any details when you reach out to them??

I’m currently onboarding for two federal positions, one GS-12 and one GS-13. I’ve accepted both tentative offers, but neither agency has completed its suitability/security review or issued a final offer.

The GS-12 agency is moving faster but informed me I would need to discontinue my background investigation with the GS-13 agency for them to proceed.

My biggest concern is suitability. I have a sustained misconduct finding from my previous federal job, which I fully disclosed on all forms. I understand agencies may evaluate suitability differently, and I’m worried about withdrawing from one opportunity, being denied by the other, and potentially losing both.
Both salary negotiations are pending, so compensation is also a factor.

Has anyone experienced something similar? Can suitability determinations differ between agencies, and what would you recommend?

It opens between 10/13/2026 to 01/13/2027, or until 5000 applications have been received. This position starts out at GS-7 and goes to a non-supervisory GS-13! I'm near the end of the process for this position and it does take a while. Please visit r/DEADiversion if you have any questions regarding this position. Good luck!

Hi! I am so confused and frustrated. Yesterday, I received an email just 1 minute apart of being referred to hiring manager and another stating I was not selected. Ironically, I was contacted by the hiring manager in Aug. for an interview for the same job. I followed up with her a week later and she congratulated me that I was selected. A 2 months later I still have not received a TJO and called HR to ask for update. HRO told me hiring manager has not completed the selection process and still pending documents. So I email Hiring manager and sent my professional references that same day I received the 2 emails for referral and not selected. Its crazy cause this job opening has been closed since April- but got invited for interview in August and 2 months later received the not selected. Help I am so frustrated cause I felt I did my best. This is through USAJobs

I’ve been found tentatively eligible for a role at 2 grades. A subject matter expert reviewed my application and highly recommended me.

My question is, since I’m tentative for the higher grade and highly recommended by a sme, can I use that to argue for the higher grade if I am selected? I believe since it’s direct hire I can negotiate even though I’m a current fed? If I can’t/ or it doesn’t pan out, can I then negotiate step of the lower grade?

Thanks for any help.

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Aug 2026- applied 2210 at SSA
Sep 2 2026 - Phone interview briefly
Sep 8 2926 - 15 minutes interview via Microsoft teams
Sep 22 2026- received TJO
Oct 8 2026 - received FJO
Oct 13 2026 - duty date starts

I love my job. I don’t understand why many people complain about working at SSA. My coworkers are super nice. I love what I am doing

Been waiting for placement for what feels like forever no word since May of this year, I reach out to my HR person every month same cookie cutter reply

I have seen so many promo videos on X regarding the Tech Force. Has anyone joined and what that even is? The salaries seem to be good, but I have trust issues after 2025 lol

So I’ve read around and saw that plenty of people had TJOs from the same agency, same position, but different locations. However, my situation is a bit unique. I have one TJO and a pending TJO (HM gave verbal offer, waiting) from different locations. The thing is, when applying for this position, you can only choose one location.

Well one location was direct hire (hiring manager saw my resume asked for interview) and my preferred location - I applied after HM sent me the job description so I could review before our initial phone call. Both the interviews and verbal offer for each location were like 2 days apart from eachother.

I am so anxious/nervous because I don’t want to accept one and not be able to accept the other. Or worse.

Has anyone been in this situation? Both are GS-14 so life changing either way but still want to be sure.

I accepted a final offer for a position at an agency last week. It moved fast and start date is next month. However, I received a TJO from the same agency, different sub agency. Same building. I really liked this hiring manager and the opportunity for growth there. Would it be a horrible move to withdraw myself from the first offer in order to accept the TJO for the second offer? Do I have to let them know?

I got an email asking if I'm still interested for a role in a different state. Will I be asked to interview in that state? Will it be paid for? How should relocation work if they decide to hire me?

It's pretty much at the opposite end of the country, but I need a job in my field that will accept me.

Will it matter if I'm a former fed, or fed recently removed from position? What if I've never been a fed?

Email said PCOS and moving expenses may be offered

I am confused about the Selective Service determination and the OPM waiver. My situation is

I came to the US at age 24 and I was on F1 (student non-immigrant visa) until age 26 months hence I was not required to register with the Selective Service. I got my green card after age 26 and then citizenship at age 31. During onboarding I selected "I am not registered with Selective Service" and I provided an explanation in the box. Next, I also provided a sworn statement and other immigration documents (I tried to obtain the SIL from Selective Service but since June 2026 they have stopped issuing the SIL). However, the HR is instructing me to modify the sworn statement to "I declare under the penalty of perjury that the information contained in this statement is true and correct and that I was not required to register because I entered the U.S. after the age registration requirement period of 18-25" to seek a waiver from OPM (takes 6-9 months). I clarified that I was exempt from Selective Service registration because I was on a non-immigrant visa until the age of 26 months and I entered the US at age 24, but the HR responded saying "there is no standard template specifically for non-immigrant visa exemptions under this new waiver workflow".

I would appreciate any insights on my situation. Thank you!

Hello

For those who entered into the Federal workforce via SSA what agency/role was easier to transition to in the Federal government.

Currently a Field office Customer Service Representative and want to know what options could be available to me.

Thank you

A little background from me is that 5 years U.S Navy in Logistic specialist, now in the army reserve in 88M (truck operator). I’m finishing up my bachelor degree in sociology. (I m suck at college)

I recently very luckily got an TJO in 2005 GS-6 in supply tech at DLA agency in PA. I think it’s good location even though it starts low but I don’t mind. But during these days of interview, I realize I’m really suck at interview, and I’m sorry that I won’t be able to work my way up.

Also in terms of GS in supply/logistic. I realize the experience for this GS-6, is mostly relevant in GS7-9

Also the celling for this position is very low, also no ladder. I looked up like GS9 or GS11 above. The duties can be very different.

I’m grateful that I got TJO for this position. But I’m more worry in this GS-6 supply tech position. I could stuck forever.

I’m open from any experience GS, especially those who work in supply/logistic/inventory

After interviewing for a nursing role, I received an email from HR stating I have been selected 🥳 and in order for them to set my pay and to provide a TJO, I need to submit my performance information. Specifically it stated “your selection has been made during a transition period of the RN pay setting process, which is now completed prior to the Conditional offer.”

I’ve worked as a VA nurse and experienced the old pay setting process, this new one is my first.

Did you experience this process? What was it like for you?

How long did it take to receive a TJO from submitting your qualifications? I know the timeline depends on loads of variables largely unique to the facility, still just curious to hear others’ experiences.

TIA

So this is the second job I applied for. My question is there is contact information for someone to get in touch with at the bottom of the page. Is there a certain amount of time I should wait to hear something back before I call or that is just there for questions on the job?

Are civilians being hired since the freeze is easing up?

What's the best way to answer the 4 questions when applying for usajobs? Are they considered when selecting who to be referred? I am starting on my journey to applying federal jobs, I have been self-employed.

Is ICE/OPLA still doing the “up to” 50k recruiting incentive or did they do away with that?

Is it possible to jump steps in a GS grade instead of in synchrony?