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So I interviewed for a U.S. local government job via phone on July 10. Prior to the interview the hiring manager explicitly asked for a faxed copy of my transcript, so I sent her one. I didn't hear from her after the interview so I thought she wasn't interested. However, she emailed me yesterday, July 22, asking for an official transcript. She indicated HR wants the official, as opposed to a faxed one. I asked her if I am still being considered, and she said yes and that I should hear from HR in "less than a month."
Less than a month? Seems like a long time. Then again, it's the government. I applied in early May and interviewed in July.
So I think they are interested, but it must be an HR policy to have official transcripts on record for all top candidates before they move forward with a decision. What do you think?
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asked Jul 24 '14 at 0:29
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closed as unclear what you're asking by mhoran_psprep, jmort253♦ Jul 24 '14 at 0:59
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So I interviewed for a U.S. local government job via phone on July 10. Prior to the interview the hiring manager explicitly asked for a faxed copy of my transcript, so I sent her one. I didn't hear from her after the interview so I thought she wasn't interested. However, she emailed me yesterday, July 22, asking for an official transcript. She indicated HR wants the official, as opposed to a faxed one. I asked her if I am still being considered, and she said yes and that I should hear from HR in "less than a month."
Less than a month? Seems like a long time. Then again, it's the government. I applied in early May and interviewed in July.
So I think they are interested, but it must be an HR policy to have official transcripts on record for all top candidates before they move forward with a decision. What do you think?
interviewing hiring-process job-offer documentation government
asked Jul 24 '14 at 0:29
john3226
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closed as unclear what you're asking by mhoran_psprep, jmort253♦ Jul 24 '14 at 0:59
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
Hey John, welcome to The Workplace SE. We're not really a discussion site for sharing thoughts. Would you mind editing your post to make it more clear what your question is? Feel free to @ping me and I'll take a look at opening it up to answers. Hope this helps.
– jmort253♦
Jul 24 '14 at 1:01
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"What do you think?" is still a really vague question. Are you asking "Can I reasonably push back and ask if it's possible to wait until I have an offer in hand before providing an official transcript, to avoid incurring costly transcript fees for a department that may not really be interested in me?" Or "Why do some government agencies require official transcripts from job applicants?" Or something else?
– PurpleVermont
Jul 24 '14 at 1:32
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delete - never mind found answer.
– john3226
Jul 24 '14 at 1:55
You can delete your own question yourself.
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Jul 24 '14 at 18:02
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So I interviewed for a U.S. local government job via phone on July 10. Prior to the interview the hiring manager explicitly asked for a faxed copy of my transcript, so I sent her one. I didn't hear from her after the interview so I thought she wasn't interested. However, she emailed me yesterday, July 22, asking for an official transcript. She indicated HR wants the official, as opposed to a faxed one. I asked her if I am still being considered, and she said yes and that I should hear from HR in "less than a month."
Less than a month? Seems like a long time. Then again, it's the government. I applied in early May and interviewed in July.
So I think they are interested, but it must be an HR policy to have official transcripts on record for all top candidates before they move forward with a decision. What do you think?
interviewing hiring-process job-offer documentation government
asked Jul 24 '14 at 0:29
john3226
1614
So I interviewed for a U.S. local government job via phone on July 10. Prior to the interview the hiring manager explicitly asked for a faxed copy of my transcript, so I sent her one. I didn't hear from her after the interview so I thought she wasn't interested. However, she emailed me yesterday, July 22, asking for an official transcript. She indicated HR wants the official, as opposed to a faxed one. I asked her if I am still being considered, and she said yes and that I should hear from HR in "less than a month."
Less than a month? Seems like a long time. Then again, it's the government. I applied in early May and interviewed in July.
So I think they are interested, but it must be an HR policy to have official transcripts on record for all top candidates before they move forward with a decision. What do you think?
interviewing hiring-process job-offer documentation government
asked Jul 24 '14 at 0:29
john3226
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edited Jul 24 '14 at 1:23
asked Jul 24 '14 at 0:29
john3226
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asked Jul 24 '14 at 0:29
john3226
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asked Jul 24 '14 at 0:29
john3226
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closed as unclear what you're asking by mhoran_psprep, jmort253♦ Jul 24 '14 at 0:59
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as unclear what you're asking by mhoran_psprep, jmort253♦ Jul 24 '14 at 0:59
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
Hey John, welcome to The Workplace SE. We're not really a discussion site for sharing thoughts. Would you mind editing your post to make it more clear what your question is? Feel free to @ping me and I'll take a look at opening it up to answers. Hope this helps.
– jmort253♦
Jul 24 '14 at 1:01
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"What do you think?" is still a really vague question. Are you asking "Can I reasonably push back and ask if it's possible to wait until I have an offer in hand before providing an official transcript, to avoid incurring costly transcript fees for a department that may not really be interested in me?" Or "Why do some government agencies require official transcripts from job applicants?" Or something else?
– PurpleVermont
Jul 24 '14 at 1:32
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delete - never mind found answer.
– john3226
Jul 24 '14 at 1:55
You can delete your own question yourself.
– DJClayworth
Jul 24 '14 at 18:02
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Hey John, welcome to The Workplace SE. We're not really a discussion site for sharing thoughts. Would you mind editing your post to make it more clear what your question is? Feel free to @ping me and I'll take a look at opening it up to answers. Hope this helps.
– jmort253♦
Jul 24 '14 at 1:01
1
"What do you think?" is still a really vague question. Are you asking "Can I reasonably push back and ask if it's possible to wait until I have an offer in hand before providing an official transcript, to avoid incurring costly transcript fees for a department that may not really be interested in me?" Or "Why do some government agencies require official transcripts from job applicants?" Or something else?
– PurpleVermont
Jul 24 '14 at 1:32
1
delete - never mind found answer.
– john3226
Jul 24 '14 at 1:55
You can delete your own question yourself.
– DJClayworth
Jul 24 '14 at 18:02
Hey John, welcome to The Workplace SE. We're not really a discussion site for sharing thoughts. Would you mind editing your post to make it more clear what your question is? Feel free to @ping me and I'll take a look at opening it up to answers. Hope this helps.
– jmort253♦
Jul 24 '14 at 1:01
Hey John, welcome to The Workplace SE. We're not really a discussion site for sharing thoughts. Would you mind editing your post to make it more clear what your question is? Feel free to @ping me and I'll take a look at opening it up to answers. Hope this helps.
– jmort253♦
Jul 24 '14 at 1:01
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"What do you think?" is still a really vague question. Are you asking "Can I reasonably push back and ask if it's possible to wait until I have an offer in hand before providing an official transcript, to avoid incurring costly transcript fees for a department that may not really be interested in me?" Or "Why do some government agencies require official transcripts from job applicants?" Or something else?
– PurpleVermont
Jul 24 '14 at 1:32
"What do you think?" is still a really vague question. Are you asking "Can I reasonably push back and ask if it's possible to wait until I have an offer in hand before providing an official transcript, to avoid incurring costly transcript fees for a department that may not really be interested in me?" Or "Why do some government agencies require official transcripts from job applicants?" Or something else?
– PurpleVermont
Jul 24 '14 at 1:32
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delete - never mind found answer.
– john3226
Jul 24 '14 at 1:55
delete - never mind found answer.
– john3226
Jul 24 '14 at 1:55
You can delete your own question yourself.
– DJClayworth
Jul 24 '14 at 18:02
You can delete your own question yourself.
– DJClayworth
Jul 24 '14 at 18:02
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Hey John, welcome to The Workplace SE. We're not really a discussion site for sharing thoughts. Would you mind editing your post to make it more clear what your question is? Feel free to @ping me and I'll take a look at opening it up to answers. Hope this helps.
– jmort253♦
Jul 24 '14 at 1:01
1
"What do you think?" is still a really vague question. Are you asking "Can I reasonably push back and ask if it's possible to wait until I have an offer in hand before providing an official transcript, to avoid incurring costly transcript fees for a department that may not really be interested in me?" Or "Why do some government agencies require official transcripts from job applicants?" Or something else?
– PurpleVermont
Jul 24 '14 at 1:32
1
delete - never mind found answer.
– john3226
Jul 24 '14 at 1:55
You can delete your own question yourself.
– DJClayworth
Jul 24 '14 at 18:02