timeline tool is based on a generic process model for conducting efficient, high-quality hiring. Your agency may have more, fewer, or a different order of steps. However, OPM's model will help you identify similar steps in your process and diagnose areas of greatest need for improvement. Here is how the tool works: First, you'll explore each step in the OPM hiring process model and the recommended days to complete each step. Second, you'll enter the number of days your agency actually takes to complete each step. As you progress, you'll learn which steps may be the highest priorities for your agency to adjust. Third, you'll learn which of your steps deviate the most from the OPM model.

It was a nice interview with 3 members from the different offices across the US. Process was very very slow. From when I initially applied at the career fair it was about 2 months until I was contacted for an interview. Then another 2 months before a decision was made.