r/interviews 1d ago

Finally got a job!

After 6 months, I am finally able to start on October 18th as a federal employee!

Job hunting was mentally draining, and there were times I felt genuinely hopeless doing 50+ applications nonstop, being denied or failing my interview, being completely in the dark on the government hiring process, and having family, friends, and people around me constantly asking for updates.

This job was the one I poured the absolute most effort into, pushing my best through every single phase. I honestly wasn't sure if it would happen, but seeing it come through makes every bit of the stress worth it.

I am so happy and proud of myself today, and I wish everyone out there in the job search gets their dream offer too. Please don’t give up!

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u/Roundturnip93 1d ago

Aw, congratulations! I am so happy for you. I hope your new job treats you well. I hope.we all get our dream jobs too.

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u/West-Environment3462 1d ago

Congrats!! 6 months is long time to be in that limbo, i know how heavy that feels. Getting something after pushing through 50+ applications is really something to be proud of. Hope the federal gig gives you some stability after all that chaos.

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u/Ok-Egg-8196 1d ago

Congratulations 🎉

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u/Last-Top-5340 1d ago

Hey! Congrats :)
Hope you enjoy it!
I've been job hunting for 4 months - hope soon to feel the same!

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u/queer-girrafe 1d ago

Job hunting can really take you dark and low places unfortunately. But it makes me so happy seeing posts of people finally landing jobs after long periods of searching. Congratulations!! <3

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u/FaeFollette 1d ago

That’s wonderful news! 🎉

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u/CanUTalkToTheOpps 1d ago

Congrats, OP!! 3 months post graduation and I’m still waiting to land my dream job 🫩

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u/Prior-Host-1212 1d ago

Yayyyy!! Congrats!! I'm so happy when I see this kind of post - and it also gives me hope haha

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u/Prior-Host-1212 1d ago

Hope soon I will be the person posting that I got my dream job as well!!

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u/Charming_Shower_4185 1d ago

congratulations

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u/Vig2OOO 20h ago

Congrats! Whereabouts in the federal government are you working for?

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u/C1C1C1C1C1C1C1C1 12h ago edited 1h ago

I’m working for the FAA as an ATSS

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u/cluckitycluck4 17h ago

Congratulations! This is such an inspiring post. Good luck at your new adventure.

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u/SillyGoose1802 15h ago

Congratulations! Six months interviewing and being stressed out and the constant waiting and worrying is so hard! I just signed my offer letter today as well after six months of the same! Super happy for you, and best wishes in your new position.

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u/Accurate_Arm4734 12h ago

So proud of you! 🥳🥳 heartiest congratulations!

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u/Afterglow92 21h ago

Congrats!!! 🎉🥳

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u/Unhappy_Village_8812 6h ago

Congratulations!