Honors Attorney Program 2021-2022 (non-DOJ) Forum

[Anonymous User]

Looks like FCC application window got extended by three weeks. I wonder if there's anything going on with a lack of fed. gov. applications this year?

[Anonymous User]

Did Energy just not have a program this year or did I just miss it? Their website says they'd post on USAjobs with apps due in late July/early August but I never saw anything.

[Anonymous User]

Did Energy just not have a program this year or did I just miss it? Their website says they'd post on USAjobs with apps due in late July/early August but I never saw anything.

The Arizona guidebook says there's not going to be a program this year

[kyetej96]

I've been "referred" for both the IRS and NOAA for about a month now -- anyone know what's up? Also curious if people have gotten second interviews for the NSA yet? I had an interview with them about a month ago, so just wondering where they are in the process.

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone heard from NSA about second-round interviews yet?

I have not heard back yet. I had first round phone interview on 9/30.

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone heard from USACE or NOAA?

The only things that I've seen from NOAA are the vaccination mandate and a referral notification.

I had an interview request on Oct 15th. They said they would be done with first round interviews on Nov 2nd.

[Anonymous User]

Interviewed with them on 10/25. Haven't heard anything yet. They said mid/ end nov to me re second round interviews.

Has anyone heard from NSA about second-round interviews yet?

[kyetej96]

Has anyone who had second round interviews with DOT gotten a request for references?

[Anonymous User]

Wondering the same thing as above but for OCC. Has anyone who had a second round interview with OCC received a request for references?

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone who had second round interviews with DOT gotten a request for references?

I haven't received a request for references. I didn't know they asked for references. None of my interviewers mentioned it. Did you?

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone heard from FDIC?

I got an email on the 25th for an interview on 11/5.

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone who had second round interviews with DOT gotten a request for references?

Nope, not yet. I imagine they probably wait until they've narrowed down the list of candidates and only request references if you are shortlisted.

[Anonymous User]

After the strange notice from DOL about reopening its application, I reached out to my interviewer this week to ask why it was reopened. She very politely told me I was not designated a finalist. Best of luck to those in the running but thought I would post this update unless anyone else wants to check in with their interviewer.

[kyetej96]

Has anyone who had second round interviews with DOT gotten a request for references?

I haven't received a request for references. I didn't know they asked for references. None of my interviewers mentioned it. Did you?

I didn't! None of my interviewers mentioned this as well, but I just wanted to make sure I hadn't missed anything.

[Anonymous User]

I've been "referred" for both the IRS and NOAA for about a month now -- anyone know what's up? Also curious if people have gotten second interviews for the NSA yet? I had an interview with them about a month ago, so just wondering where they are in the process.

A friend interviewed with NSA about a month ago and told me today that NSA reached out to his references either yesterday or today.

I interviewed for IRS Honors almost 2 weeks ago. IIRC they were doing all their interviews the last two weeks of October. However, IRS Honors (non-tax) is doing interviews this week and next.

[Anonymous User]

Has IRS called anyone's references yet? If so, when and which division called them?

[Anonymous User]

I've been "referred" for both the IRS and NOAA for about a month now -- anyone know what's up? Also curious if people have gotten second interviews for the NSA yet? I had an interview with them about a month ago, so just wondering where they are in the process.

A friend interviewed with NSA about a month ago and told me today that NSA reached out to his references either yesterday or today.

I interviewed for IRS Honors almost 2 weeks ago. IIRC they were doing all their interviews the last two weeks of October. However, IRS Honors (non-tax) is doing interviews this week and next.

Did your friend have a second round interview with NSA?

Also was your interview with the IRS your first or second? Thanks for your help!

[Anonymous User]

I've been "referred" for both the IRS and NOAA for about a month now -- anyone know what's up? Also curious if people have gotten second interviews for the NSA yet? I had an interview with them about a month ago, so just wondering where they are in the process.

A friend interviewed with NSA about a month ago and told me today that NSA reached out to his references either yesterday or today.

I interviewed for IRS Honors almost 2 weeks ago. IIRC they were doing all their interviews the last two weeks of October. However, IRS Honors (non-tax) is doing interviews this week and next.

Did your friend have a second round interview with NSA?

Also was your interview with the IRS your first or second? Thanks for your help!

[Anonymous User]

I've been "referred" for both the IRS and NOAA for about a month now -- anyone know what's up? Also curious if people have gotten second interviews for the NSA yet? I had an interview with them about a month ago, so just wondering where they are in the process.

I've also been referred to management for further consideration for the IRS. Have not done a second interview at this point. I also interviewed with the NSA roughly a month ago. Haven't heard anything yet about a second interview.

[Anonymous User]

I've been "referred" for both the IRS and NOAA for about a month now -- anyone know what's up? Also curious if people have gotten second interviews for the NSA yet? I had an interview with them about a month ago, so just wondering where they are in the process.

A friend interviewed with NSA about a month ago and told me today that NSA reached out to his references either yesterday or today.

I interviewed for IRS Honors almost 2 weeks ago. IIRC they were doing all their interviews the last two weeks of October. However, IRS Honors (non-tax) is doing interviews this week and next.

Did your friend have a second round interview with NSA?

Also was your interview with the IRS your first or second? Thanks for your help!

So, I had an OCI interview with IRS back in late July. Then I sat in received status on USAjobs until October 18. Then October 19 IRS called to schedule an interview. Tbh, I don't really think the first interview meant anything. I understand there to be only one interview that results from being referred and then managers select candidates to interview. Because all the IRS divisions at OGC pick from the same pool, you can get multiple interviews from the IRS. I was told specifically that once the interviews were done by the end of October that division would then get together to vote on who to extend offers. That said, I do not know if all the divisions at OGC are operating on the same schedule.

As far as NSA goes, I think my friend had just one interview.

[enterusername]

Hello all!

I am curious if anyone who has had interviews with the IRS has had their references contacted yet.

I was asked during my second interview if the references I provided in my initial application were still good for being contacted. I yes said. But it appears that to date neither of my references have been contacted.

Any information will be appreciated, thank you!

[Anonymous User]

Hello all!

I am curious if anyone who has had interviews with the IRS has had their references contacted yet.

I was asked during my second interview if the references I provided in my initial application were still good for being contacted. I yes said. But it appears that to date neither of my references have been contacted.

Any information will be appreciated, thank you!

Not yet. Interviewed 10 days ago. Which division did you interview with?

[enterusername]

Hello all!

I am curious if anyone who has had interviews with the IRS has had their references contacted yet.

I was asked during my second interview if the references I provided in my initial application were still good for being contacted. I yes said. But it appears that to date neither of my references have been contacted.

Any information will be appreciated, thank you!

Not yet. Interviewed 10 days ago. Which division did you interview with?

With the IRS Office of Chief Counsel through their Honors Program. During both interviews, I spoke too Counsel working in SB/SE and LB&I. Those are the two divisions I expressed the most interest in. My impression is that Honors Program candidates that are aiming for field office placements usually are hired to SB/SE. Of course, I might be wrong.

[Anonymous User]

Hello all!

I am curious if anyone who has had interviews with the IRS has had their references contacted yet.

I was asked during my second interview if the references I provided in my initial application were still good for being contacted. I yes said. But it appears that to date neither of my references have been contacted.

Any information will be appreciated, thank you!

Not yet. Interviewed 10 days ago. Which division did you interview with?

With the IRS Office of Chief Counsel through their Honors Program. During both interviews, I spoke too Counsel working in SB/SE and LB&I. Those are the two divisions I expressed the most interest in. My impression is that Honors Program candidates that are aiming for field office placements usually are hired to SB/SE. Of course, I might be wrong.

I interviewed with P&A at the National Office. 3-person panel interview that lasted an hour.

[Anonymous User]

After the strange notice from DOL about reopening its application, I reached out to my interviewer this week to ask why it was reopened. She very politely told me I was not designated a finalist. Best of luck to those in the running but thought I would post this update unless anyone else wants to check in with their interviewer.

I'm sorry to hear that. I assume that was the Office of the Solicitor?

Also, when were you informed of this status change?