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I applied with the group that got the link in July and just did the written assessment. Now waiting for the PTT. To give you an idea of my timeline:
Oct. 2013: Cold call to the FD, spoke with the recruiter and emailed him my resume. Specified that I was already an 1811.
Nov. 2013: Received email from another officer at the division stating that my name was added to the candidate pool.
Mar. 2014: Received email from the division stating that my name was put forward to HQ.
Apr. 2014: Recruiter called me and asked to meet him in person to fill out field office preference sheet / other documents.
July. 2014: Received the announcement link and applied.
Sept. 2014: Took the written assessment.
Hope that helps.
- Feb 2014: Cold call to division recruiter. Spoke for a few minutes, then he asked me to e-mail him my resume. I think he was the PIO filling in as recruiter.
- Apr 2014: Different recruiter (same division) emailed me and asked for my most current resume... ATF was getting ready for another "round of hiring."
- Apr 2014 (one week later): Recruiter e-mailed me pre-screen and location preferences paperwork to be completed and returned.
- May 2014: Received congratulatory e-mail from recruiter informing me that my name had been submitted to HQ. E-mail clearly stated that HQ would contact me for the next step and he didn't know how long that would take. E-mail was addressed to 20-25 individuals.
- Jul 2014: Received e-mail from HQ informing me I would receive a link to USA Jobs to apply the following week.
- Jul 2014 (one week later): Received the link and applied.
- Sep 2014: Took written test (passed).
Currently waiting to be scheduled for PTT. FWIW, I have 6 years active duty military experience, I'm a current DoD civilian, and I have a Master's... but no previous LE. I am very grateful for this opportunity and I plan to continue giving it my best.
If you're like me and don't know or work with a current SA, then the best advice I can give is to really work on your resume and make sure it shines... I feel that's what got me in the door. I submitted my federal resume, which, if you aren't familiar, is vastly different from your traditional resume (i.e. 4-5 pgs vs 1-2). Not sure if that matters, but it worked for me. You can google "federal resume" or "gs resume" to get some examples/tips. Best wishes to all!Comment
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Very similar experience for me... I also applied via the USA Jobs link in July.
- Feb 2014: Cold call to division recruiter. Spoke for a few minutes, then he asked me to e-mail him my resume. I think he was the PIO filling in as recruiter.
- Apr 2014: Different recruiter (same division) emailed me and asked for my most current resume... ATF was getting ready for another "round of hiring."
- Apr 2014 (one week later): Recruiter e-mailed me pre-screen and location preferences paperwork to be completed and returned.
- May 2014: Received congratulatory e-mail from recruiter informing me that my name had been submitted to HQ. E-mail clearly stated that HQ would contact me for the next step and he didn't know how long that would take. E-mail was addressed to 20-25 individuals.
- Jul 2014: Received e-mail from HQ informing me I would receive a link to USA Jobs to apply the following week.
- Jul 2014 (one week later): Received the link and applied.
- Sep 2014: Took written test (passed).
Currently waiting to be scheduled for PTT. FWIW, I have 6 years active duty military experience, I'm a current DoD civilian, and I have a Master's... but no previous LE. I am very grateful for this opportunity and I plan to continue giving it my best.
If you're like me and don't know or work with a current SA, then the best advice I can give is to really work on your resume and make sure it shines... I feel that's what got me in the door. I submitted my federal resume, which, if you aren't familiar, is vastly different from your traditional resume (i.e. 4-5 pgs vs 1-2). Not sure if that matters, but it worked for me. You can google "federal resume" or "gs resume" to get some examples/tips. Best wishes to all!Comment
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A lot of us work hard and do a great job, but it's all about communicating that effectively through your resume to some one who has no idea who you are... especially if that's all they see (i.e. in my case there was no "meet and greet" or interview).
Resumes don't get you hired--they get you an interview... in this case only after successfully completing a written test and PT test!Last edited by Z man; 09-15-2014, 08:23 PM.Comment
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Needs some advice:
I'm awaiting my PTT and about 3 weeks ago, I pulled my right hamstring and sprained my lumbar muscles in my lower right back. I can still past the PTT but it isn't pretty. Doc says I need at least 6-8 weeks of no running to let it heal properly.
Does ATF have a policy that allows you to post pone PTT for medical reasons? If they do, you guys think I should pursue it or just do the PTT and then rest while going through the other steps. If they don't have medical policy then heck, I'll take it.Comment
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Needs some advice:
I'm awaiting my PTT and about 3 weeks ago, I pulled my right hamstring and sprained my lumbar muscles in my lower right back. I can still past the PTT but it isn't pretty. Doc says I need at least 6-8 weeks of no running to let it heal properly.
Does ATF have a policy that allows you to post pone PTT for medical reasons? If they do, you guys think I should pursue it or just do the PTT and then rest while going through the other steps. If they don't have medical policy then heck, I'll take it.
I would wait until you actually get the PT invite to worry about it. It may be 4 weeks away, and you may feel great by then. Cross that bridge when you come to it.
If the invite comes sooner, I would contact the ATF and ask them what your options are.
I personally would not do anything that could delay my process, unless I absolutely had to. If you can pass, without injuring yourself further, I would just take the test. There are just too many people fighting for these spots, and you don't want to miss an opportunity.
That's my $.02. I wish you the best and hope you heal quick!Comment
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Seriously though unless you don't mind putting it off, I'd take it if I felt I could pass. But of not, I'd say best case is you wait until that agent that would be administering your test has another group to test (probably December-ish) and let you test with them. Again though, that would essentially put you in with the next group as I'm sure they won't let you move on until you've completed the PTT.
Sorry for your injury btw. That stinks.Comment
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Thanks for the advice guys. I intend on taking the PTT especially since someone on the forum a page back said HR told them the test should be in a couple weeks. Suppose to go back to doc in 2 weeks for MRI to see severity of tears. Like I said, I can pass the test but it isn't pretty, this injury has done a number on me.
Just a quick bit of advice: I've worked out my whole life and consider myself in good shape but I have always neglected strengthening my lower back and stretching my hamstrings. Make sure to do that cause this nagging injury sucks.Comment
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You just described most every dude in here. 1,000 hours chest and arms. 500 hours lats and legs. 20 minutes of stretching and lower back. Seems like a legit ratio...Comment
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