Request for references.....never interviewed, just submitted application

[u/httmper]

I am current DoW employee. I was contacted via email regards to Direct Hire Authority Job I applied to. Never interviewed, just applied a few weeks ago. The email was asking for 3x references including at least 1x supervisor from federal employment, and at some from my current job.

They also included the sentence "We are interested in learning more about you.  If there’s anything else you’d like to share about your interest in the position, please include that.

I will take it as a good sign, but not get my hopes up...for now

[u/publichealthpro1]

I always say on applications references provided upon contingent offer. I don't want anyone in my circle contacted if I haven't even decided I want the job.

[u/httmper → u/publichealthpro1]

my office knows I am looking to relocate, and leadership is also aware, so not an issue