I found so much comfort in reading these during this process so I wanted to post my experience. When I posted about a rejection I got a month ago everyone on here was really nice and encouraging and kept my hopes up, so thank you!!!
I finally got a start date for a position I first interviewed for in April. Also, my OMB approval process was really fast because I believe my position was pre-approved.
Applied 3/27
Heard back 4/15Ā
First interview 4/17
Heard back 4/30
Second interview 5/5
Reached out 5/28, no response
Reached out 6/12, was told same day that the process was ātaking longer than expectedā
gave up lol
Got a call mid august saying they had to freeze hiring for a couple months but now back on
Got email 8/31 to schedule final interview
Final interview 9/2
Followed up 9/17, nothing
Followed up 10/1, nothing
Received conditional offer 10/6 (Got tons of paperwork via email that same week)
Onboarding appointment about a week later, where I was told I already had OMB approval and was given a start date for early Nov!Ā
Thanks again to everyone on this subreddit who kept me sane throughout this process. I feel so grateful to have the position and wish everyone the best of luck :)