Government Honors Programs 2014-2015 Cycle Forum

[Anonymous User]

For the ppl asking about DHS, I was offered a second-round interview last week.

Has anyone else heard from DHS?

I haven't heard anything, and I'm taking it as a sign that I'm probably not going to, unfortunately.

Also, to the person asking about State, I got an email from the committee that I wasn't selected to move forward.

[Anonymous User]

Re: Department of Labor. Anyone gotten a rejection letter after an interview? Do they even send rejection letters at all?

Haven't heard back yet but I also think they said they don't make decisions until December or January.

So I know they don't make offers until then. But from past thread and candidates, my impression is that they eliminate candidates about once a month. Candidates would email and ask about their status and someone would tell them they were/weren't under consideration still/anymore. I was wondering if that had happened yet to this cycle...

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone heard from the State Department (entry-level, not the summer program) or know anything about their timeline?

I received a hand addressed and signed rejection letter from State (which I took as odd), but my friend has neither interviewed nor received a rejection letter at this point.

Same here (re: getting rejection letter).

[Anonymous User]

Re: Department of Labor. Anyone gotten a rejection letter after an interview? Do they even send rejection letters at all?

Haven't heard back yet but I also think they said they don't make decisions until December or January.

So I know they don't make offers until then. But from past thread and candidates, my impression is that they eliminate candidates about once a month. Candidates would email and ask about their status and someone would tell them they were/weren't under consideration still/anymore. I was wondering if that had happened yet to this cycle...

I have read of that happening, but only if you called them and had a good reason for knowing if you're still under consideration (like you have an expiring job offer). I don't think I got a final rejection letter from them till May or so.

[Anonymous User]

For the ppl asking about DHS, I was offered a second-round interview last week.

Has anyone else heard from DHS?

I haven't heard anything, and I'm taking it as a sign that I'm probably not going to, unfortunately.

Also, to the person asking about State, I got an email from the committee that I wasn't selected to move forward.

Out of curiosity, are you a student or a graduate? I'm only asking because the deadlines were different.

[Anonymous User]

I have read of that happening, but only if you called them and had a good reason for knowing if you're still under consideration (like you have an expiring job offer). I don't think I got a final rejection letter from them till May or so.

Okay, that's good to know. Thanks!

[Anonymous User]

FYI, Just received an interview request for NRC.

Finally some good news after all of those dings.

[Anonymous User]

I haven't heard from DHS. had phone interview early Oct.

[Anonymous User]

Call from HUD for interview this morning, FYI

What region?

[Anonymous User]

Call from HUD for interview this morning, FYI

What region?

Midwest

[Anonymous User]

HUD interview call today for my regional office

Could you hint as to the location?

[Anonymous User]

I have a HUD phone interview today, with Chicago attorneys, but I only applied to HQ - I was told by an alum/current HUD attorney that the regions do a lot of the interviewing and it doesn't matter where you want to ultimately end up. The region your school is in is who interviews you.

Hope this helps!

[Anonymous User]

For the ppl asking about DHS, I was offered a second-round interview last week.

Has anyone else heard from DHS?

I had a screening phone interview and nothing since.

[Anonymous User]

For the ppl asking about DHS, I was offered a second-round interview last week.

Has anyone else heard from DHS?

I had a screening phone interview and nothing since.

^ Same boat.

[Anonymous User]

For the ppl asking about DHS, I was offered a second-round interview last week.

Has anyone else heard from DHS?

I had a screening phone interview and nothing since.

^ Same boat.

Same. Perhaps there's still hope.

[inareverie0]

HUD interview call today for my regional office

Could you hint as to the location?

Southwest Region according to the HUD regions.

[Anonymous User]

HUD interview call today for my regional office

Could you hint as to the location?

Southwest Region according to the HUD regions.

Alright, thanks. It looks like calls for the Midwest and Southwest regions have gone out (that we know from TLS).

[Anonymous User]

HUD interview call today for my regional office

Could you hint as to the location?

Southwest Region according to the HUD regions.

Alright, thanks. It looks like calls for the Midwest and Southwest regions have gone out (that we know from TLS).

I also had a call from/interview in DC last week, FWIW.

[Anonymous User]

For the ppl asking about DHS, I was offered a second-round interview last week.

Has anyone else heard from DHS?

I haven't heard anything, and I'm taking it as a sign that I'm probably not going to, unfortunately.

Also, to the person asking about State, I got an email from the committee that I wasn't selected to move forward.

Out of curiosity, are you a student or a graduate? I'm only asking because the deadlines were different.

Grad, but clerking.

[Anonymous User]

FYI, Just received an interview request for NRC.

Finally some good news after all of those dings.

I got the same but they have not confirmed a scheduled interview for me yet.

[Anonymous User]

FYI, Just received an interview request for NRC.

Finally some good news after all of those dings.

I got the same but they have not confirmed a scheduled interview for me yet.

I spoke to them this morning. They are working on getting schedule and travel times together. We should hear something next week. Should be fun going to Rockville during the last week's of school and final.

[Anonymous User]

Congrats to those interviewing with the NRC. Just to confirm, this is for the NRC honors program or the clerkship program?

[Anonymous User]

For the ppl asking about DHS, I was offered a second-round interview last week.

Has anyone else heard from DHS?

I had a screening phone interview and nothing since.

^ Same boat.

I hope we hear back soon, but I am not as hopeful bc the website reads:
The OGC Hiring Committee will conduct initial telephone interviews in October 2014. Successful candidates will be invited for in-person interviews at OGC headquarters in November 2014. Applicants are responsible for their own travel expenses, but DHS will arrange telephonic interviews for those candidates who cannot travel to Washington, D.C.

OGC will notify successful applicants on or around December 15, 2014. All hiring is conditional upon successful completion of a background check and receipt of at least a Secret-level security clearance. Successful applicants can expect to begin the program in early October 2015

[Anonymous User]

To the anon above, you're not wrong re DHS, but this is a big dept. so its not surprising to me really that they could miss their own soft deadlines, plus last year people received their invites in mid Nov. (http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 3&t=218436). There's still hope... I hope.

[Anonymous User]

To the anon above, you're not wrong re DHS, but this is a big dept. so its not surprising to me really that they could miss their own soft deadlines, plus last year people received their invites in mid Nov. (http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=218436). There's still hope... I hope.

yeah it is a big department so hopefully good news come soon (this week fingers crossed). I'm not so sure on last year's deadlines bc of the shutdown.