2021 PHAP (CDC's Public Health Associate Program)

[ao995]

Have you checked your junk folder? The email can maybe blend in with others

Yeah I’ve been checking for the past couple days.

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[ao995]

I believe other people said they may be sending emails in batches. You could always reach out to the program phone number and ask for clarification!

Maybe I will. Thanks!

 

[LPublicHealth]

Hi all! I am currently a 2020 PHAP. Congrats to everyone who has received the personal statement invite. Do not get discouraged if you have not received one just yet.. they do come in waves!

 

[BlueMegoon]

Hi all! I am currently a 2020 PHAP. Congrats to everyone who has received the personal statement invite. Do not get discouraged if you have not received one just yet.. they do come in waves!

hi! are you enjoying your experience in PHAP so far?

 

[folklore]

Hi all! I am currently a 2020 PHAP. Congrats to everyone who has received the personal statement invite. Do not get discouraged if you have not received one just yet.. they do come in waves!

Do the PHAP's enter at G5 or G9? Thanks

 

[GradCurious411]

Hi all! I am currently a 2020 PHAP. Congrats to everyone who has received the personal statement invite. Do not get discouraged if you have not received one just yet.. they do come in waves!

For the interview portion are selected candidates notified on the EFMS site first or via e-mail? Also, best advice on how to prepare?

 

[LPublicHealth]

hi! are you enjoying your experience in PHAP so far?

Hi! Yes I am personally enjoying my experience so far. I have had the opportunity to do a lot of hands on projects that will be beneficial for my public health career. I will say that your experience is definitely at the hands of your host site!

 

[LPublicHealth]

Do the PHAP's enter at G5 or G9? Thanks

Gs5 your first year and then Gs7 at your second year. This is nonnegotiable, I have my MPH and I still started at Gs5

 

[LPublicHealth]

For the interview portion are selected candidates notified on the EFMS site first or via e-mail? Also, best advice on how to prepare?

You're notified via e-mail first. Practice your interview skills by using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). The interview questions are real basic "why should we pick you".. "name a time when" etc.

 

[Cap1147]

Hi how long did they give you all to send over your materials for the 2nd round? I got an email today that I made it though but I only have until Monday, is that normal?

 

[BlueMegoon]

Hi how long did they give you all to send over your materials for the 2nd round? I got an email today that I made it though but I only have until Monday, is that normal?

interesting, i received a reminder email today that was pretty much the same as the first email. i got my first email last friday the 19th and have until monday the 29th

 

[qtfighter]

Hi how long did they give you all to send over your materials for the 2nd round? I got an email today that I made it though but I only have until Monday, is that normal?

I think they just sent the email again because an update was made to one of the sections where it asks for your demographics.

 

[linamonbun]

Does this initial email come as an update from USAJOBS or is it a notification from some other email?

 

[rma0218]

Does this initial email come as an update from USAJOBS or is it a notification from some other email?

I received the initial email in the inbox of the email linked to my USAJOBS account.

 

[rma0218]

Does anyone know the difference between "current" and "incomplete" in the education portion? I am a graduating undergraduate, so I do not have a degree yet, but I will graduate in May.

Edit: I selected "current" but I'm wondering if anyone agrees or disagrees with that choice.

 

[qtfighter]

Does anyone know the difference between "current" and "incomplete" in the education portion? I am a graduating undergraduate, so I do not have a degree yet, but I will graduate in May.

Edit: I selected "current" but I'm wondering if anyone agrees or disagrees with that choice.

I'm also graduating in May and said current!

 

[BlueMegoon]

Does this initial email come as an update from USAJOBS or is it a notification from some other email?

mine came from “CDC’s public health associate program” email! I honestly havent checked my USAJOBS profile

 

[linamonbun]

mine came from “CDC’s public health associate program” email! I honestly havent checked my USAJOBS profile

Thanks! Just wanted to know what to search for in my spam.

 

[mjex18]

For those that have already submitted their personal statements, etc.: did you all use the word limit? I think I'm overthinking this a little bit too much, but I do not want to give them any fluff and get straight to the point, but I haven't hit the word limit on any of the responses.

 

[GradCurious411]

For those that have already submitted their personal statements, etc.: did you all use the word limit? I think I'm overthinking this a little bit too much, but I do not want to give them any fluff and get straight to the point, but I haven't hit the word limit on any of the responses.

I did not necessarily use the entire word limit for my responses. I told myself not to overthink that either. As long as you answer the question and are comfortable with your responses that's all you can do!

 

[mjex18]

I did not necessarily use the entire word limit for my responses. I told myself not to overthink that either. As long as you answer the question and are comfortable with your responses that's all you can do!

So true actually! That's good to know I'm not the only one who didn't use the entire limit on my responses! I'm almost finished and about to turn it in

 

[BlueMegoon]

For those that have already submitted their personal statements, etc.: did you all use the word limit? I think I'm overthinking this a little bit too much, but I do not want to give them any fluff and get straight to the point, but I haven't hit the word limit on any of the responses.

I only hit the word limit for one, i think most of mine were about 250 words!

 

[Stara1535]

I feel like the question 2 and 3 are literally the same question. I'm interested in PHAP because it helps me achieve my goals...

 

[InBrightestJay]

I feel like the question 2 and 3 are literally the same question. I'm interested in PHAP because it helps me achieve my goals...

I had trouble answering those without sounding redundant honestly.

 

[qtfighter]

I just submitted it! Ahhhhh, this is so scary but I wish everyone luck and I am excited to see how it goes!

 

[BlueMegoon]

good luck everyone! we got this!

 

[Abbie M]

AHHHH GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE, Remember you've made it this far so be proud!!!

 

[InBrightestJay]

Good luck to everyone for this round too!!!

 

[Stara1535]

Has anyone else also applied to the PHI/CDC fellowship?

 

[rma0218]

Good luck everybody!

 

[GradCurious411]

Good luck everyone! Now we wait again!

 

[folklore]

I searched previous threads and they usually take until may to respond, so let’s all hope for the best!

 

[mchalexx]

Hi everyone,

Hope all is well - thank you for this wonderful resource!

I wanted to reach out to ask if anyone has any advice on the interview process for the PHAP program. Thank you!

 

[Chacko32]

Hey everyone! I just received an email from [email protected] saying I am eligible and I have been referred to hiring manager. Did anyone else get that email?

 

[mjex18]

Hey everyone! I just received an email from [email protected] saying I am eligible and I have been referred to hiring manager. Did anyone else get that email?

I just got this as well; I'm not sure if it's actually for the interview portion or if it's just a late notice about the personal statements.

 

[Domo_19]

Hey everyone! I just received an email from [email protected] saying I am eligible and I have been referred to hiring manager. Did anyone else get that email?

Yes, I received the same email this morning! So I'll be on the lookout for another email to schedule our Zoom interviews, but I don't know for sure what exactly happens next. I didn't make it this far last year so I'm too excited right now!

Congrats to you!

 

[GradCurious411]

I also received the same e-mails as those above. I'm not sure if it pertains to the interview round or not? My PHAP portal still says application under review and USAjobs still says reviewing applications.

 

[InBrightestJay]

I got the same emails too! Given how weird and glitchy USAJobs is, I think they're just playing catch up for the personal statement round. I don't think it has anything to do with the interviews, but that's just me not wanting to get hopes up!

 

[qtfighter]

I got the same emails too! Given how weird and glitchy USAJobs is, I think they're just playing catch up for the personal statement round. I don't think it has anything to do with the interviews, but that's just me not wanting to get hopes up!

Same! I got the emails this morning, and I'm sort of thinking about calling the PHAP and seeing what they say about it? I like to keep my expectations low lol

 

[mchalexx]

I also received the same e-mails as those above. I'm not sure if it pertains to the interview round or not? My PHAP portal still says application under review and USAjobs still says reviewing applications.

I also got the same two emails this morning. Hopng this means that we're moving forward to the interview phase!

 

[qtfighter]

Alright everyone- just got off the phone with them! So, unfortunately, it looks like this is not the actual interview email. It sounds like usajobs is just catching up and glitching, but the lovely rep. on the phone mentioned that we should be getting something within the next 2 weeks if we go on to the next round because they are still currently reviewing applications and have not sent out any official emails about the interviews. So- false alarm
We continue to wait this out together

 

[maracuya23]

Alright everyone- just got off the phone with them! So, unfortunately, it looks like this is not the actual interview email. It sounds like usajobs is just catching up and glitching, but the lovely rep. on the phone mentioned that we should be getting something within the next 2 weeks if we go on to the next round because they are still currently reviewing applications and have not sent out any official emails about the interviews. So- false alarm
We continue to wait this out together

Ah! Thanks for calling, I had my hopes up a little but I am happy hear that we be hearing something within the next weeks. A rough time frame is better than none.

 

[mjex18]

Alright everyone- just got off the phone with them! So, unfortunately, it looks like this is not the actual interview email. It sounds like usajobs is just catching up and glitching, but the lovely rep. on the phone mentioned that we should be getting something within the next 2 weeks if we go on to the next round because they are still currently reviewing applications and have not sent out any official emails about the interviews. So- false alarm
We continue to wait this out together

I had assumed it was a bit too early to already be getting info about interviews! But based on last year everyone should keep an eye out on the PHAP portal where everyone submitted the personal statements and everything else, because the status of "Application Under Review" changes so everyone keep an eye on that as well!

 

[InBrightestJay]

Alright everyone- just got off the phone with them! So, unfortunately, it looks like this is not the actual interview email. It sounds like usajobs is just catching up and glitching, but the lovely rep. on the phone mentioned that we should be getting something within the next 2 weeks if we go on to the next round because they are still currently reviewing applications and have not sent out any official emails about the interviews. So- false alarm
We continue to wait this out together

Thank you for calling!

 

[mchalexx]

Alright everyone- just got off the phone with them! So, unfortunately, it looks like this is not the actual interview email. It sounds like usajobs is just catching up and glitching, but the lovely rep. on the phone mentioned that we should be getting something within the next 2 weeks if we go on to the next round because they are still currently reviewing applications and have not sent out any official emails about the interviews. So- false alarm
We continue to wait this out together

Thank you for calling - this is really helpful!

 

[rma0218]

Alright everyone- just got off the phone with them! So, unfortunately, it looks like this is not the actual interview email. It sounds like usajobs is just catching up and glitching, but the lovely rep. on the phone mentioned that we should be getting something within the next 2 weeks if we go on to the next round because they are still currently reviewing applications and have not sent out any official emails about the interviews. So- false alarm
We continue to wait this out together

Thanks for calling and updating us all!

 

[BlueMegoon]

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Alright everyone- just got off the phone with them! So, unfortunately, it looks like this is not the actual interview email. It sounds like usajobs is just catching up and glitching, but the lovely rep. on the phone mentioned that we should be getting something within the next 2 weeks if we go on to the next round because they are still currently reviewing applications and have not sent out any official emails about the interviews. So- false alarm
We continue to wait this out together

thank you for calling! I got that email too. Hopefully we all get some good news in a couple weeks!

 

[mchalexx]

Hi everyone,

Wanted to run a quick question by you all. The e-mail provided us with more information on our potential GS scale. The PHAP website says that we will all be hired as a as GS-5, Step 1, entry-level, term-limited CDC employees.

But did anyone else also get a different GS number position?

Thanks!

 

[godiva12]

Hi everyone,

Wanted to run a quick question by you all. The e-mail provided us with more information on our potential GS scale. The PHAP website says that we will all be hired as a as GS-5, Step 1, entry-level, term-limited CDC employees.

But did anyone else also get a different GS number position?

Thanks!

Hello, 2020 PHAP here. If you’re transferring from one federal agency to CDC as a PHAP and are at a higher GS level than PHAP, then you’ll start in the same GS level but a higher step, so they’ll match your pay. Everyone else starts at the entry level GS5 level 1 and the pay depends on location regardless of your degree, eg for those who have a MPH already or will be receiving it prior to starting PHAP.

 

[folklore]

Hello, 2020 PHAP here. If you’re transferring from one federal agency to CDC as a PHAP and are at a higher GS level than PHAP, then you’ll start in the same GS level but a higher step, so they’ll match your pay. Everyone else starts at the entry level GS5 level 1 and the pay depends on location regardless of your degree, eg for those who have a MPH already or will be receiving it prior to starting PHAP.

I think everyone starts at g5, regardless of the academic preparation. I did think the application on USAJOBS said permanent.... What are the chances of staying permanent?