public interest interview program

Learn more about the government employers currently recruiting through V-PIIP and find resources to help you prepare.

September 2nd at noon is the deadline to accept or decline a 2025 V-PIIP virtual interview. Review step 6 of the step-by-step guide to V-PIIP bidding in Symplicity for instructions on how to make your interview selections.

Beginning on August 28 at noon,  you will be able to view your interview selections and select interview times in Symplicity CSM. Note that there may be a delay if employers have not provided us with their interview selections. Review step 6 of the step-by-step guide to V-PIIP bidding Symplicity CSM for instructions on how to view your schedule, make your selections, and choose your interview time.

Bidding through the Virtual Public Interview Program opens on August 11th at noon. Learn more about the bidding process by visiting the step-by-step guide to V-PIIP bidding in Symplicity CSM.

The deadline to submit materials to OPIA for review is Wednesday, July 23rd. Submit your materials online through OPIA's resume and cover letter review request form.

The bidding period for the 2025 Fall V-PIIP Virtual Interviews closes on August 18th at noon.

The 2025 Fall V-PIIP Resume Collection bidding deadline is September 16 at noon. Review the  Step-by-Step Guide to V-PIIP Bidding in Symplicity CSM for instructions on how to upload your materials and bid through the V-PIIP Resume Collection program.