Here are some important items for Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) applicants to remember about their participation in the WRP.
• Employers may begin contacting candidates about jobs as early as mid-December, and will continue through June for summer jobs, and up to one year later for permanent jobs. Please note that because employers are from many agencies across the Federal Government, they will contact candidates directly based on the contact information listed in your resume and profile without going through the main WRP Office.
• Your application will remain active in the WRP database for one year. To be part of WRP in future years, you must reapply and complete a new application with WRP each fall, as long as you still meet the WRP eligibility criteria.
• The WRP is not a guarantee of employment, though it may improve your chances of receiving federal opportunities. WRP candidates should continue to pursue other opportunities in addition to WRP.
• Please ensure that all your contact information is up to date on your WRP resume and application so that employers can reach you. If you need help, please contact wrp@dol.gov for assistance.
• Employers will contact candidates directly. Please respond to employers promptly, meaning no more than 24 hours after an email or phone call is received, unless there are extenuating circumstances. If you have already accepted a position or are not interested in the opportunity, reply promptly to let them know. It is important to be courteous and follow up with an employer even if you are not interested in a position. This will allow other candidates to receive the opportunity, which might be lost if you take a long time to respond. In addition, it is always important to respond to potential employers even if you are not interested in the position; you never know how you might end up interacting with them in the future!
• If you are contacted with a job offer or opportunity to interview, be sure to get the name, phone number, or email address of the person contacting you. In addition, you should also ask about the location of the position, the job title, and job duties.
• If you have accepted a job from an employer, be sure to request confirmation of the job offer in writing and contact information for the employer. Stay in touch regularly with the employer after you have accepted a job to ensure that you have submitted all necessary materials to them, including information on your job accommodation needs.
• If an issue arises that will prevent you from keeping your commitment to a job you have already accepted, immediately contact the employer to inform them.
• Do not accept jobs from more than one WRP employer at the same time. If you receive multiple job offers, keep all employers informed about your situation and come to a decision as quickly as possible. Holding on to job offers from two or more agencies wastes federal resources, denies your fellow candidates those job opportunities, and discourages employers from using the program in the future.
• Refer to the resources on the WRP website or reach out to your WRP School Coordinator if you have any questions.