Application timing
My daughter (not on Reddit) will be going into her senior year at UO this fall, and is currently interning with the state. She's able to continue doing so until next year and she's really enjoying it.
She'd like to get a job with the state after she graduates, and realizes the hiring process can take a really long time and that it's super competitive. She's shooting for entry level positions in Portland.
If she graduates in June '27, what would be a good time to start applying for positions with the state? Is January too far out? She's been told that it can take months but doesn't want to start spending time on applications too early.
She's not solely going to apply for jobs with the state, she'll appy to anything she's remotely qualified for, but it would be her ideal employer. She obviously has some time before she'd start applying, but she's a planner. Any insight is appreciated!