You should expect to hear back from most applications within two weeks. If not, you're probably no longer being considered.What supporting materials are required? Many companies now use computer algorithms to look for key words in your resume and will automatically accept or reject you at the first step. It took up to 3 months or more to hear back for an interview. For a rejection or if you don't get an interview you will not hear back directly. The letter means nothing. Prior to applying for a specific job with a North Carolina State Agency, you will need to create a basic application template. Searching. Applicants with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or above will not be required to submit standardized test scores as part of a complete application. In that case your response should be: "lack enough information to respond".