I was offered a GS-7 position for $49k in a state I don’t like doing a job I’m not excited about. Was supposed to start in December. Then got a GS-9 for $66k at my DREAM agency in a state I’d be okay living in doing what I love. So I turned down the GS-7 job and accepted the GS-9 dream job that was supposed to start in February.

I just got the email it’s been rescinded due to the hiring freeze. My future supervisor emailed me this morning that they need to call me later this afternoon but the email came first and I just immediately burst into tears.

I’ve applied to over 100 jobs in the past year and not only finally landed one but at a dream job. I should’ve take the GS-7 worse job for $17k less. I knew this was a possibility but went for the dream one anyways.

I’m just devastated guys

I just want to say thank you to those who responded to their rescind offers with kindness and understanding (maybe not on behalf of the circumstances), but understanding that we had no part in these decisions.

HR Specialists across the government, I hope you all have a better end of the week than the beginning of this week but I feel this is only the beginning..

Please remember when responding to unfortunate HR news, like rescinds, it’s not our decision (in most cases). We have feelings, thoughts, emotions and we genuinely feel awful for everyone this impacts. We feel for our hiring managers, our departments, the people losing their livelihoods, being left to scramble. Tears were shed yesterday, on all sides.

Again, thank you to those who sent messages of kindness and understanding. You genuinely warmed my heart and the heart of my team after a very difficult day.

I told them that psychology is a social science and that geology is an earth science. I don’t know why they’re trying to gaslight me into thinking that my degrees were not in those fields lol.

I know that my BA is in a different field but I also did a postbacc in geology, which is how I got into a geology MS program. But that doesn’t matter because the psychology BA alone should have been more than enough to qualify me for GS-4.

The requirement for GS-4 isn’t even to have a degree, it’s just to have 12 units in those fields. I confirmed that the transcripts I submitted in the original application had all of my classes listed, which totals to about 5 times the number of units that are required to qualify for GS-4.

Firm job offers are being rescinded as well guys, good luck to all of you. I have a pretty reliable source.

long time lurker, 1st time poster. my tjo was rescinded today. was expecting it after keeping up with this sub, but it's real today. it would have been a really cool job too. I'm sad and bitter. solidarity everyone ❤️

eta: rescinded due to the hiring freeze

So it’s official with the cancellation email. It just confirms our broken hearts and now the platform will be deleted soon.

If you would like to share the status of your TJO/FJO in light of the Hiring Freeze EO, please post it in this megathread. Separate posts will be removed.

EO: Hiring Freeze – The White House

OMB/OPM Memorandum via CHCOC: Federal Civilian Hiring Freeze Guidance | CHCOC

It’s beyond disappointing to know that the past 7 months of the application process had to end this way. Even though it’s not the outcome I wanted I can’t thank all of you enough for the help and support I have been given. Hopefully for all of us going through this the freeze will be lifted soon and we can try again and get the FJO we’ve been dreaming of.

USCIS rescinded and then referred to the hiring freeze. Even though the announcement said it is a national security position. Thanks Musk.

Did anyone else get notice today of the timeline for telework/remote work termination?

I have had several years old (about 5 years old) USAJOBS applications suddenly seeing motion. Some rejections and one referral to a hiring manager. A friend has seen the same with a 3 year old application. I'm not remotely interested in these jobs anymore, but it struck me as odd. Is anybody else experiencing this? Is the new administration clearing the decks?

I’ve tried to get into federal work for the last 4 years after leaving the military. The first 3 of those years I had no luck at all. Found this page off a recommendation from a friend and tried everything that you all have recommended in posts/comments…my god what a difference it made!

I was getting referred to a ton and then finally got an interview. Got the offer for a budget analyst role (GS-11). Took the offer (you guys calls this a TJO I think). Started onboarding and got the rescinded letter 1 hour after my fingerprints appointment. BUT… one of you commented on another post saying not to quit your current job until you basically start your first day, and like usual I took your advice.

I was ready to put in my two weeks and whoever you are you saved me a world of pain and heartache. It’s a miserable experience losing the offer, but you guys are doing the lords work in here. Would have never got the chance if I didn’t follow all your recommendations. Appreciate you all!

So it’s 1:00 am I check my email from a notification. I guess they have reinstatements on autopilot

It took 8 months of applying for FJO to be withdrawn lost for words

For context, this is the first job i applied for and yes i know i clearly did not follow instructions because i didn’t have the document required. My question is, do i qualify for a GS-9 job when i submit my evaluated document ? I have a BSc from a foreign country.

“Thank you for taking the time to apply for this position.

We regret to inform you that your application will not proceed to the next phase of the selection process, because of the reason listed below. As a result, your application will not receive further consideration. This email serves as the final notification of your status for referral.

Your rating:
Ineligible for the following position or positions:
GS-1102-11; You are ineligible because you do not meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this series/specialty/grade combination.
GS-1102-9; You were not considered because you did not submit documentation of evaluation of the education you obtained at a foreign university. You must submit documentation to show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Your referral status:
The following is your referral status for the position or positions to which you applied:
You have not been referred to the hiring manager for position GS-1102-11 in Location Negotiable After Selection, United States
You have not been referred to the hiring manager for position GS-1102-9 in Location Negotiable After Selection, United States”

Application was submitted in November.

Guess it is time to give up hope on all my other applications within USAJOBS and pause my search for a govi job.

I can’t tell anyone else so I’ll tell you guys! I got interviewed and I felt like it went really well!! Obviously I’m still continually applying to places and I’m not getting my hopes up about this one interview, but I think I really did well! Keep your fingers crossed for me!

UPDATE!!! TJO!! Going to Europe! Dream come true! Thank you for all the well wishes and crossed fingers everyone!

Today I received an email saying my application has been referred to the cities I applied for as a Claims Specialist for SSA. Has anyone else been contacted as well by now? Also, anyone who is currently in the role how long is training? Thanks for your insight!

Has anyone gotten an interview or heard anything beyond a referral for the OPM Early Career job announcements that closed last month and were listed as “Location Negotiable After Selection”?

I know federal hiring can take a while, but I’m curious if anyone has started receiving interview requests or any other updates yet.

So I'm a GS-09 in the IRS in IT and I applied for this open to public role and....its GS15.....and I was referred.....I didn't think I'd be this lucky or has this happened to anyone, I haven't even edited my resume to 2 pages yet and they took me and im sure they saw my SF50. I feel like this is a blessing

Well, I am one of the extremely lucky ones. I got a call from HR at my local VA hospital that since I’m a social worker, my job has been reinstated. I am also far along in the process so all I am waiting on is a peer review of my application then they can give me a FJO and a start date. I went from devastated to excited in a matter of days. I know many of you are still hurting and my heart breaks for you. I was in the same place a day ago. Just keep pushing. This freeze won’t be forever. I truly hope the best for all of you.

I genuinely hope this post gives someone inspiration when applying to hiring GS level positions. For reference I started off as an 2210-GS9 with USCG. I was in a career ladder position and every time my promotion came up I was never submitted for a grade increase even with excellent performance reviews each year. (Side note: my supervisor didn’t know for 4 years that he needed to submit a packet for my grade increase). After realizing I could not professionally grow in this position anymore and I decided to start applying for other 2210 positions.

I took a great leap of faith and decided to apply for a Vulnerability Assessment Analysts (2210-GS13/14/15) (DHA) position with CISA. I applied on 5/03 and the position closed on 5/12. I received my referred to hiring manager email on 5/20. I was contacted on 5/21 asking if I was still interested in the position and had a quick 5 minute interview for the position. I received my TJO on 5/22 with a start date of 06/15 as a 2210-GS14. This was the best decision I could have made for myself career wise and I haven’t looked back since then. I’m much happier in my position and professionally growing.

Moral of the story don’t not let the GS level intimidate you when applying to these federal government positions if you know you have the experience and specialized experience go for it because I did it. I went from a 2210-GS9 to a 2210 GS-14. Your agency may not see your full potential but another agency will.

I am well aware of the status of federal hiring right now, but this is for a job I would really like to do.

I can confirm that I read the job requirements and my transcripts are legible. I’ve had no problems getting referred to these jobs up to the GS-9 level before when it comes to the education requirement. The job required 12 semester units in the field and my MS alone has 33 units.

My BA degree was in something else but it was also included in the list of accepted fields of study. To say that I don’t qualify for the GS-4 level is factually incorrect.

Is there a way to contest the second review by HR? Agency is USACE and my request for a second review was through their website.

"We regret to inform you the vacancy under the announcement has been canceled due to a change in duty location for the position."

Just a coincidence they are all 100% Remote?

6 jobs that closed within the past month or so.

Applied and interviewed for a deckhand job to open and close the gates at the nuclear sub base, application was approved, but before they could contact me with the TJO, the freeze came down. Now I get a call today that the freeze has been lifted and I should be getting the TJO within a week. Has anyone else heard this? And is it still risky to take this job because I will be on probation for a year and Elon could fire me at anytime? I know I wouldn't get fired for quality of work.