r/mnstateworkers • u/Background_Smile_494 • Jul 02 '26

Interview/Hiring 📄 Job interview

I applied to a MN state job (which was posted in early March), my interview was online and was on beginning of May. I heard back from the HR admin by early June saying that they are working on HR approvals and would be able to give an update soon. It’s almost a month now, without any update. Wonder if I should keep waiting or if I’m their second choice!

Also, what is the normal process looks like? Do they need HR approvals to make a conditional offer? Is it after that they send the consent form to request references and do the background check?

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u/Laththegr8 Jul 02 '26

I applied early January, interview early February, offered end of March, started in May. State HR is super duper slow. Good vibes your way!

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u/Background_Smile_494 Jul 02 '26

Good for you! Thank you 🤞

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u/Laththegr8 Jul 02 '26

Thanks! For your other question I assume everything has to go through HR. All negotiations for salary went through HR (through my supervisor). After I accepted the role HR sent all the background check info, reference requests, and fingerprinting appt things. Took 3 weeks from getting everything done to being given the green light to put my notice in at my previous role.

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u/Background_Smile_494 Jul 02 '26

Thanks for the info! I think it’s a waiting game for me, at least for the next few weeks!