After the job advertisement closes, all applications are screened and rated. You can check your application status via your GovernmentJobs.com profile. If the department is interested in interviewing you, they will reach out to you via email or offer an interview time via GovernmentJobs.com. Candidates who are selected to be interviewed may be contacted as early as two weeks and as late as three months after the closing date listed on the advertisement. Please see the section on "Time to Fill Jobs" for further details.