How long will job application take in private sector?

[Anonymous]

I felt confused about my future career recently, now I just decide to wait and see, hold off from applying for private sector job right now. Just focus on doing my job, trying to ignore news as much as I can.

Office Space: Not enough space, but expect a wave of retirement, and there will be space for local remote workers (like me), so RTO 5 days/week is just a matter of time. There may be shutdown in March, too much chaos.

Once I receive notification of RTO, then I will take annual leave for some weeks, and use the time on applying for private sector job (remote or at least 2-3 days work from home).

How long will job application likely take in private sector? Is one month enough?

[Anonymous]

With your English? Probably a long time.

[Anonymous]

A lot more people are going to be doing this, so there will be more competition for the jobs that exist, and many government workers will be best qualified for jobs funded by government contracts and grants. Those will likely be on hold, so there will be fewer jobs.

Your time will be better spent getting a game plan on how to go into your office.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A lot more people are going to be doing this, so there will be more competition for the jobs that exist, and many government workers will be best qualified for jobs funded by government contracts and grants. Those will likely be on hold, so there will be fewer jobs.

Your time will be better spent getting a game plan on how to go into your office.

OP here. I have hard skill set, not worry about competition on technical skills.

[Anonymous]

It depends. For some, it could take a year +. Our process is post a job, wait until we have a critical mass of resumes before reviewing (3-4 weeks), schedule first round of interviews (1-2 weeks), schedule second round of interviews (1-2) weeks, then make an offer. Once we extend an offer, the applicant has to go through a drug and background check (1-2 weeks), then IT needs to set up credential (1 week). The typical time from job posting to onboarding for us is 2-4 months.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I felt confused about my future career recently, now I just decide to wait and see, hold off from applying for private sector job right now. Just focus on doing my job, trying to ignore news as much as I can.

Office Space: Not enough space, but expect a wave of retirement, and there will be space for local remote workers (like me), so RTO 5 days/week is just a matter of time. There may be shutdown in March, too much chaos.

Once I receive notification of RTO, then I will take annual leave for some weeks, and use the time on applying for private sector job (remote or at least 2-3 days work from home).

How long will job application likely take in private sector? Is one month enough?

Do not bet on a 'wave of retirement' as many of those eligible to retire cannot afford to retire. Also understand that many positions of retired individuals will not be filled.
Do not assume that private jobs exist that match Federal pay and benefits. or frankly, exist.

[Anonymous]

^^ Obviously the half empty approach.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I felt confused about my future career recently, now I just decide to wait and see, hold off from applying for private sector job right now. Just focus on doing my job, trying to ignore news as much as I can.

Office Space: Not enough space, but expect a wave of retirement, and there will be space for local remote workers (like me), so RTO 5 days/week is just a matter of time. There may be shutdown in March, too much chaos.

Once I receive notification of RTO, then I will take annual leave for some weeks, and use the time on applying for private sector job (remote or at least 2-3 days work from home).

How long will job application likely take in private sector? Is one month enough?

Do not bet on a 'wave of retirement' as many of those eligible to retire cannot afford to retire. Also understand that many positions of retired individuals will not be filled.
Do not assume that private jobs exist that match Federal pay and benefits. or frankly, exist.

During team meeting (around 10 peoples), 3 of my colleagues may retire if RTO 5 days per week. Two of them have assigned desk, one remote. I know that vacancy will not be filled anytime soon, but my point is --- if they retire, then there will office space for other remote employees. So returning to office is just a matter of time for remote employees (in my agency).

[Anonymous]

Make sure you know your ethics requirements and revolving door issues. You may need an ethics letter from your agency to get certain private sector jobs.