California here, nothing as well.
2013 Public Health Associate Program (PHAP)
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Atlanta checking in:
Nothing on this side either...
The 10%s til the end!
Lol it feels like I know all of you even though we haven't met..
What have you guys decided on doing next.. I'm still trying to go into health law... Maybe my masters first though in epi..
Anyone else?
Nothing on this side either...
The 10%s til the end!
Lol it feels like I know all of you even though we haven't met..
What have you guys decided on doing next.. I'm still trying to go into health law... Maybe my masters first though in epi..
Anyone else?
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I'm in Los Angeles and I got the selection phone call on Monday. I received an email from PHAP 15 minutes ago indicating that I should go on FMS and accept my placement offer sometime within the next 24 hrs.
Unfortunately, the federal government doesn't generally send out notification of nonselection for a position; those not selected probably won't being getting a phone call/letter/email. Sincere condolences to those who weren't selected this year. Don't be discouraged, and try again next year if you haven't already landed your dream job by then👍
Unfortunately, the federal government doesn't generally send out notification of nonselection for a position; those not selected probably won't being getting a phone call/letter/email. Sincere condolences to those who weren't selected this year. Don't be discouraged, and try again next year if you haven't already landed your dream job by then👍
Yeah I feel like I know everyone too 🙂
I have tried tones of jobs and opportunities that just haven't panned out since May2012 when I graduated. Got into grad school at USC (didnt go I really couldn't afford the 70/80 k ....got a federal job offer after geaiation through a program i interviewed with while I was in college. that only got resented due to budget... I interviewed for the same workforce recruitment program again this yr and heard nothing all. I've applied to a lot of vista programs with no luck.
The HR lady I got in touch with in the past (via the resent posistion) has kept in touch I couldn't take an open intern position because I'm no longer a student but I got a call from someone there today to be considered for a temp job at the same VA in Tx ....temp but worth it I hope something pans out.....what about everyone else.
*if I can still apply ill be giving PHAP another try next year. I love family and consumer science and public health so this program is perfect 🙂
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I'm also from Los Angeles and got my call on Monday. Immediately after that, they updated my FMS profile and I had to fill out more information on there within 24 hrs. Let's hope they're not done calling everyone. Good luck!
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You guys are from California, but has anyone here been placed there?
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I'm in VA and I haven't heard anything yet either :/ ...I hope so by tomorrow and I hope all of us who have posted on this forum will. Let's still have hope!
I received a call from a PHAP representative on Monday, with an offer in Los Angeles; however, I had to turn the offer down because they required that I own a car, which I don't. I was told that I would be put at the bottom of the list.
I received a call today from another representative offering me a position in the east coast.
Don't give up hope, anything can happen.
I received a call today from another representative offering me a position in the east coast.
Don't give up hope, anything can happen.
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Well that's impressive that you received another call back after turning them down the first time. Did you have to make the same decision for when they called you back today?
Thanks for the encouragement!
If the call never comes in, I am thinking about continuing my education at UF and getting an MPH in Epidemiology there! Gainesville is a lot of fun, you guys should check the program out if you haven't! The deadline for application isn't until July 1st. Good luck to everyone!
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Did anyone happen to have an interviewer mention anything about the non-compete status that you would gain after completing PHAP? My interviewer said that it was a valuable benefit, but I don't know much about it.
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Hey, I'm from Florida and haven't heard anything yet. *sigh* Was anybody stationed in FL?
It seems that everybody who was chosen has been relocated to a different state. I stated in my app that I cannot relocate out of Florida (due to certain reasons) so I wonder if that hurt me a lot? Or, I don't know if they offer you a position anyway even if it isn't in a state you indicated. Perhaps that's the case for certain people here.
It seems that everybody who was chosen has been relocated to a different state. I stated in my app that I cannot relocate out of Florida (due to certain reasons) so I wonder if that hurt me a lot? Or, I don't know if they offer you a position anyway even if it isn't in a state you indicated. Perhaps that's the case for certain people here.
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Hey, I did my undergrad at UF and I take it you did too? What year and major were you?
Sorry, this was for dab1990. I don't know how to use this thing!
Sorry, this was for dab1990. I don't know how to use this thing!
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Congrats to those who heard, hoping that more hear soon to minimize the stress! Did anyone else have trouble reading their acceptance letter? Mine won't load.
My interviewer did not say non-competitive status but he said this yr in PHAP those selected would be seen as offical federal employees and applying for other jobs later you can now do it as federal employee from the inside. In the past PHAP was under a temp brach out program so you would have to apply as an outside employee (which we know is so hard). He said outsiders who apply to the CDC can be extremly qualified but they offen never see your name or resume because current employees apply or other with a veteran preference might get seen.
He also said that they do hold federal job fair and really try to help PHAP fellows network to get other federal jobs after the program. He gave an example of them (the CDC) sending an agency / department an employee when the agrncy might be on a hiring freeze.
I know that non competitive is available for veteran, schelde A and other preference hiring. In some cases they don't have to post the job opening for these prefences they can place someone in the position without them having to compete with other. Other times this helps with limiting the section pool. (<.....that's how non-competitive eligibility was explain to me in the past via a VA Hr specialist) I am not sure we're PHAP falls in but most likely if the agency your with has an opening once your done with PHAP maybe you can apply and get the position non competitively (without the position being posted ..... You know in house hiring) if your a good fit and already working there.
The top part is what I got talk to my interviewer and the other info is from taking part in another program & speaking to HR going through the hiring & consideration phases......take my info with a grain of salt though as I have yet to be called & selected for the program. I hope this is a helpful answer either way. 🙂
+i also hope it's not too messy of a post since I'm writing from my phone!
Any-who
all the best!
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The email said to click accept on the FMS website but I didn't have to click accept, just fill out more information. The top said "We have recorded your response to the appointment letter. If you wish to change your response, please contact the PHAP at (404)-498-0030. " However, I did tell them on the phone that I accepted.
Was this the same for you?
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I was placed within the same state that I resided in at the time I applied.
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Mine did not open either. I wonder if it is a copy of the e-mail they sent out after they called.
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After you fill out the information there was a general submit button at the bottom. Click that and then you will receive an e-mail confirming the submission of the onboarding information.
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Okay, thats what I did. I was just worried because the Onboarding information email said:
"Thank you for submitting your travel packet information. You will be contacted in July to set up your travel arrangements through PHAP. If you have any questions, e-mail the PHAP Team at [email protected]."
Is this what your onboarding information email said?
Just wanting to make sure! haha
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I graduated May 2012 as a microbio major 🙂
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For those accepted to this years phap class, can one of you ask to see if the class has been finalized yet, if calls are still being made and what criteria they used for selection.
It'd be nice to have some legitimate closure.
Also,
I read that some candidates were offered positions more than once?....I remember my interviewer saying that offers were final/ non-negotiable.
....I never heard anything about being offered multiple opportunities... and the "being put at the bottom of the list" scenario after declining once.. From what I understood, once you decline, you were removed from candidacy.?
Help/thoughts?
Also are any of you Atlanta residents?
It'd be nice to grab lunch or something...
I was an Emory student for undergrad so I know the CDC area quite well and know a lot of good places to eat/ relax.
Let me know! Message me if you like.🙂
It'd be nice to have some legitimate closure.
Also,
I read that some candidates were offered positions more than once?....I remember my interviewer saying that offers were final/ non-negotiable.
....I never heard anything about being offered multiple opportunities... and the "being put at the bottom of the list" scenario after declining once.. From what I understood, once you decline, you were removed from candidacy.?
Help/thoughts?
Also are any of you Atlanta residents?
It'd be nice to grab lunch or something...
I was an Emory student for undergrad so I know the CDC area quite well and know a lot of good places to eat/ relax.
Let me know! Message me if you like.🙂
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What i was told was if i declined the location/site (not the program), i would be put onto the bottom of the wait list pool and there would be no guarantee that i would be offered another location/site. Based off my assumption there is a pool of final applicants that are being offered. If they decline site, they go back into pool for a chance at another site. So for 133 spots, maybe like 150-200 final pool in case some decline offer and they go down the list while trying to fill spots. Again, that's just my opinion/assumption so take it with a grain of salt.
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Yes, exactly what mine said!
I agree, this does seem odd. Was anyone offered a position today? Just checking in to see if there have been new notifications. Still hanging in there!
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Oh I see. Thanks
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Hey, I'll be in Atlanta on Tuesday. I return from overseas. If you're game for dinner, my best friend and I wouldn't mind giving you a holler.
About what you said, your statement has a lot of truth. Closure is needed desperately for many of us. What's puzzling is how everything turned out. Day 5 of selection week and still hundreds of people are still stressing themselves out because they have not been updated on their status. While not updating the masses, the PHAP has gone as far as to send travel and relocation arrangements to those selected. Even further, they have also been in communication for those lucky enough to have been updated, to make multiple offers to candidates that have rejected placements. It clearly stated that those selected must be willing to relocate wherever is needed, right? And that failure to do so would result in them being placed at the bottom of the list, right? Is this an inaccuracy or is the PHAP so desperate for candidates that they must negotiate with those who decline offers to fill spaces available? It's not like they have 300 qualified people ready to accept an offer, right? No, they have 500 people ready to be placed but they have not even BOTHERED to update their application status.
I think we forget that the CDC/PHAP is a 'government' agency. If Congress's approval ratings and the current scandals of other Federal agencies do not tell you something about the nature of how they operate, then I don't know what will. Such agencies are notorious for their mysterious ways of recruiting and hiring individuals. Maybe it's the sheer volume of applicants that has made the process tedious but why interview 500 (overly qualified people) for 133 spots? I found it strange that they would choose to interview that many candidates but use an informal interview technique to grade their interviews. Everyone was asked the same questions, yet the questions were not rigorous, some did not record information (my interview was informally over the phone) - so who is to say that they did not already have preselected candidates? Who is to say that did not heavily select from within- since many of the people here offered places already had Fed jobs and or Federal experience?
To me, it all seems a bit disjointed. If they were going to extend the notification date, then why not mass email every saying so? Why not make the interview process transparent? Why not provide us information telling us where we lost points or could have done better? Why not update the system rejecting every candidate except the ones selected? Why so much disorganization for a world class opportunity with the worlds # 1 public health agency? Why have 5 staff members vet 4,400 applicants when you need 10? Why extend the deadline to encourage such as a number of applicants, if you are unequipped to treat them with dignity, handle their applications in a timely manner - when a simple, sorry you were not selected would do? It seems to me this is all a game. The ones selected were selected pre statement of purpose. Too bad we have all had to wait around to find it out. 😡
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Hi!
I've been following this thread religiously (but silently) from the beginning! I was accepted and placed in New Orleans so I'll be moving there from NYC. I was wondering if anyone else was placed there or knows anyone there? I'd like to find a roommate ☺
I also wanted to thank everyone- this thread has been such an important place of support and hope through this process. I wish you all luck!
I've been following this thread religiously (but silently) from the beginning! I was accepted and placed in New Orleans so I'll be moving there from NYC. I was wondering if anyone else was placed there or knows anyone there? I'd like to find a roommate ☺
I also wanted to thank everyone- this thread has been such an important place of support and hope through this process. I wish you all luck!
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I actually JUST submitted this info because I didn't see the submit button at the bottom of the screen. I know you had 24 hours to accept, but this info came after accepting the position, right? I should still be good?
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Hey, I wasn't accepted but I went to college in New Orleans for the past 4 years. If you need any help, message me!
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Anyone from Phoenix? I got placed there and don't know anything about the city!
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i think so! i would call to make sure, just to be safe!
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I did get an error while trying to accept the offer; it was Thursday evening PST so the PHAP office was already closed. I immediately emailed both the PHAP general mailbox and the person who made my selection phone call. I also followed up with a phone message the Friday morning as soon as the office opened. I did get an email back on Friday: the issue was being referred over to the FMS administrators. I assume that they are still working on it.
Welcome to the world of glitchy government software🙂 The problems usually get resolved, but sometimes it takes a while.
Good to know I'm not the only one 🙂 I also didn't get my info email yet, and I would like to start finding an apartment! Was anyone else placed in LA? Maybe we could be roommates?
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For the people who got positions in Los Angeles, I recommend living in Koreatown: cheap rents and fairly centrally located. You can get similar or slightly cheaper rents in the San Fernando Valley, but the commute to any Los Angeles County location that isn't in the Valley will be brutal.
Getting an apartment in LA isn't too difficult. It's not like NYC where there are 100 applicants for every new rental.
Getting an apartment in LA isn't too difficult. It's not like NYC where there are 100 applicants for every new rental.
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I am in the same boat. I tried to do the accept/submit but had no place to do so. Along with no email as well. I've called and emailed PHAP but have not heard anything back. Normally I wouldn't stress... but not being able to resolve this is killing me.
Any recommendations on a phone company to use for LA?
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For those (including myself) who have not been selected yet and updated on their selection process, this may give you a sliver of hope... I contacted PHAP today inquiring if CDC finished the selection process for PHAP's associates last week or if they are still making offers and the PHAP Team said they are still in the selection process. A straight-forward answer with no other comments on when they will be finished, but at least we know we may have the possibility of hearing something this week.
Keep your head up and if you don't still hear from CDC know that you've made it this far and your future is still bright with what else will come 🙂
I was placed in LA! Are you in LA as well?
Hey!!!
That's great to hear!! ....I hope you enjoy your fellowship here in California I love it here.
Congratulation & you just gave me more hope. My old supervisor told me today I shouldn't give up just yet either....maybe shes right.
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All I can say is that this WHOLE process has been really stressful. From having to tell numerous people from January till last week that I've been in limbo with this fellowship was becoming daunting. But, patience and persistence pays off! Sounds like offers are still being made! My word of advice...dedicate LOTS of time to planning your move. It's consumed all my free time thus far...mostly the apartment part.
I'll be in Charleston, WV! Anyone else in the area? Probably not. Need at least one friend right off the bat. My friends back home are already sad I'm leaving :\
See most of you in Atlanta!
I'll be in Charleston, WV! Anyone else in the area? Probably not. Need at least one friend right off the bat. My friends back home are already sad I'm leaving :\
See most of you in Atlanta!
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Hey everyone,
I've been placed in the Philadelphia area! I was wondering if anyone had any knowledge of the neighborhoods in the city? I'm looking for an apartment, and I'm trying to figure out my budget since it's going be tight the first year of the fellowship.
Thanks!
I've been placed in the Philadelphia area! I was wondering if anyone had any knowledge of the neighborhoods in the city? I'm looking for an apartment, and I'm trying to figure out my budget since it's going be tight the first year of the fellowship.
Thanks!
aww so jealous!
depends what you want out of an area..university city is studenty. personally i would try to stick near center city it's young professional/professional and centrally located...but not really budget friendly--you can find deals though--tons of rentals if you're okay with roommates. if you want to commute, living south of the city and commuting north into the city is 10x easier/faster than living north of the city and commuting south into the city. Don't live in Jersey..it is $5 everytime you leave Jersey and go into Philly and there is no way around this toll!
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I was notified late last week that I will be in Coralville. Iowa at a public health lab! I was told that there was one other lab position. Does anyone here know anything about that? Congrats to everyone so far!! Looking forward to Atlanta 🙂
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Welcome to Philly!!!
I've been looking at this thread for a while, Im not an applicant this year but I will be next year 🙂 I'm a Philly native and couldn't help but type a response. CONGRATS!! Grapes504 is correct about living out of the city, its way cheaper.
Manayunk is quite nice and full of young professionals, shops restaurants and its its quite clean. Living in the city means big $$$ unless you find a roommate. Mt. Airy/Germantown/Chestnut Hill (where I live)
are all nice neighborhoods that are close to the city by car.( via Lincoln Drive or Broad St.) 30-40 min commute by car OR you can take Regional Rail line into the city for $34 -$40 bucks a week. I like the subway because its cheaper ($2 one way) BUT if you want peace of mind, take the Regional Rail.
Here is a map to give you an idea my neighborhood is I guess NW of the city, but its not far by a longshot. I dont really drive here I take public trans. but a car is good to have around.
http://www.daniellemarks.com/Philly%20Neighborhoods.html
There are alot of beautiful houses in Mt.Airy being occupied by grad students who are in need of housemates, there are also plenty of apartment complexes.just check out craigslist. The prices range from $500 and up.
Philly is a student city soo there is tons to do. Please feel free to PM me.
This is soo awesome. If Im luck enough to get accepted next year I hope to get placed somewhere cool.
Best Wishes to everyone!!!
I've been looking at this thread for a while, Im not an applicant this year but I will be next year 🙂 I'm a Philly native and couldn't help but type a response. CONGRATS!! Grapes504 is correct about living out of the city, its way cheaper.
Manayunk is quite nice and full of young professionals, shops restaurants and its its quite clean. Living in the city means big $$$ unless you find a roommate. Mt. Airy/Germantown/Chestnut Hill (where I live)
are all nice neighborhoods that are close to the city by car.( via Lincoln Drive or Broad St.) 30-40 min commute by car OR you can take Regional Rail line into the city for $34 -$40 bucks a week. I like the subway because its cheaper ($2 one way) BUT if you want peace of mind, take the Regional Rail.
Here is a map to give you an idea my neighborhood is I guess NW of the city, but its not far by a longshot. I dont really drive here I take public trans. but a car is good to have around.
http://www.daniellemarks.com/Philly%20Neighborhoods.html
There are alot of beautiful houses in Mt.Airy being occupied by grad students who are in need of housemates, there are also plenty of apartment complexes.just check out craigslist. The prices range from $500 and up.
Philly is a student city soo there is tons to do. Please feel free to PM me.
This is soo awesome. If Im luck enough to get accepted next year I hope to get placed somewhere cool.
Best Wishes to everyone!!!
