Presumably those positions are competitive also, given the unique experience. So, knowing if she was wait-listed, for how long, or if she found some way around that, etc...would have been interesting.

They definitely are competitive. Basically every resource gives the same advice which is:

- Apply to every position you can apply to and are willing to work if you get selected (which if you really want to get down there should be essentially all of them).

- Apply as early as you can (jobs get posted in the fall to early spring).

- Keep applying year after year because most of the time it'll take you several years before you even get a slot.