California Job Blog

1) Do I need to complete a separate application for each examination or vacancy? Yes. But, with your CalCareer account you can easily submit it electronically for each exam or vacancy you are interested in. If you are required, or prefer, to submit a paper application, you can also do that from your CalCareer account. Select the Application Template you want to use and click on View/Print My Application. You'll have to export it to a PDF first. 2) What do I do if I don’t have an email address? An email address is required for a CalCareer account registration. You can still submit a paper application without an email address if a department allows it. But it's going to increasingly hard to apply for California State Jobs without email and computer access. If you are using your CalCareer account to apply for jobs, it’s important that you check it frequently. Important notices, contact letters and invitations for job interviews will be sent to the email address...

So, you've found your perfect State of California job. You meet the minimum qualifications, you've submitted a great application and you've been invited for an interview. Now what? The interview is the final step in the hiring process , and the last hurdle to landing a great job. Taking some time prepare can go a long way in improving your odds of getting the job. State of California Job Interviews All jobs you apply for should have a duty statement attached to the job posting. If there isn't one, you can request it from the department advertising the job. Read the duty statement and identify how you've completed these tasks in the past. The questions in the interview will be directly related to the type of work described in the duty statement. Remember to think broadly about when you've done the type of work listed. It can be from school and volunteer work as well as regular employment. Provide a resume to each of the panel members. The people conducting ...

For 2019 holidays, click here ! Employees with the State Of California are entitled to the following paid holidays in 2018: New Year's Day (January 1) Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 15) President's Day (February 19) Memorial Day (May 28) Independence Day (July 4) Labor Day (September 3) Veteran's Day (November 11) Thanksgiving Day (November 22) Day After Thanksgiving Day (November 23) Christmas Day (December 25) State employees also get Cesar Chavez Day off. In 2018 it falls on a Saturday, so all State employees get a day (8 hours) of Holiday Credit! Notes On Holidays: New Year’s Day – January 1 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – 3rd Monday in January President’s Day – 3rd Monday In February Cesar Chavez Day – March 31 Memorial Day – The last Monday in May Independence Day – July 4 Labor Day – First Monday in September Veterans Day – November 11 Thanksgiving Day – 4th Thursday in November Day After Thanksgiving – The Friday after Thanksgiv...

One of the best pieces of advice I can give to someone trying to land a job with the State of California is to follow all directions provided in the job advertisement. Read it carefully & Print it and make notes in the margins if you need to. The easiest way to get disqualified from a job (even if you’re the most qualified applicant!) is to not follow the instructions in the bulletin. The State of California's hiring process is merit-based . However, that doesn't mean that just because you are that you can get away with submitting a poor-quality State Application or failing to submit all required documents. Additional Required Documents Reference the Job Control (JC-xxx) or position number. Many departments have multiple openings in the same classification and the only way they know which one you’re applying for is in the position number or the Job Control number. You might be one of a hundred applicants for a position and the hiring unit is not going to take the ...

How the State's Hiring Process Works The State hiring process can be daunting, especially if you’re trying to enter the California State Civil Service for the first time. The following is a brief overview of what an applicant can expect in the State's hiring process. The CA Job Blog also has a much more detailed and in-depth guide to getting a job with the State of California and someone is always available to contact with any questions. STEP #1: Set Up Your CalCareer Account To get started, follow these 3 simple steps to create and set up your profile: Visit jobs.ca.gov Click on Create Account and sign up. Once you have signed up, sign in and set up your profile by completing the My Application section. We've got a step-by-step guide for creating an account . By completing this section, you are setting up your State Application. This is the application you’ll use to apply for all State jobs. Take your time and make sure it is organized. Make sure your r...