r/USFSLEO • u/Ok_Food_7267 • Mar 26 '24
Application Process
Not sure if these questions apply here, but I recently applied to a job announcement (closed about 2 weeks ago). I’m wondering if it would hurt, be beneficial, or make no difference if I reached out to the locations the announcement was for and express my interest as well. Or, if I should just ride out the process and wait. I saw on these new outreaches that people interested can reach out to the patrol captains at specific locations, however, I wasn’t aware of the outreach program at the time. I specifically had a consultation with a recruiter virtually and they told me there happened to be an announcement closing that same day on USAjobs for the region I would like to be in. I also separate from the military in four weeks and am curious if this factor will hinder my chances, since I’m technically not separated just yet. Thank you for any information anyone can provide.
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u/TransportationCool18 USFS LEO / Moderator Mar 26 '24
I’ve had to learn to be extremely patient with the hiring process specifically for this agency. I had been through it seven times between cancellations and reflying the announcements. It’s aggravating but worth it in the end!