how to get a state job 4 24-2013
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Julie K. Williams, MLISCalifornia Department of Education
Why work for the State?
Great benefits
Job Security
Your brains are needed!
jobs.ca.gov
jobs.ca.gov
jobs.ca.gov
jobs.ca.gov
jobs.ca.gov
Search term “librar”
1. Get on the List
Research!
Complete the State Application
Apply for Exams
Score in the top 3 ranks
Ranks: “Rule of 3”
Your score is merged onto existing list
List is dynamic (changing)
ranks change with new scores/hires
Only top 3 ranks have eligibility
Example:
RankNo. of
Candidates Score
1 2 95
2 2 91
3 2 90
4 3 88
5 6 85
2. Apply for Jobs
Do you have list eligibility? https://jobs.ca.gov/ELD
Could you transfer? http://jobs.ca.gov/CareerPlanning/Transfers
Current State Employee
Salary within 5%
At discretion of hiring agency
Tips from current State Workers
Be patient and persistent – don’t give up!
Network (get the scoop on exams, agencies)
Get on as many lists as you can
Apply for anything that interests you
Volunteer at the State Library
Find out as much as you can before the interview
Resources:Recommended Research Tools: Careers in California Government (State Jobs Site): http://jobs.ca.gov/ Rough & Tumble - California Policy & Politics: http://www.rtumble.com/ Sacramento Bee State Worker Salary Database: http://www.sacbee.com/statepay/
Standard State Application Form 678 (for exams and jobs): http://jobs.ca.gov/Profile/StateApplication Form: http://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/std678.pdf Instructions: http://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/instructions.pdf
Current Open Exams: Information Systems Technician (5 current vacancies) https://jobs.ca.gov/Bulletin/Bulletin/Index?examCD=0PB53
Program Technician 1 (17 current vacancies) https://jobs.ca.gov/Bulletin/Bulletin/Index?examCD=2PB29
Staff Services Analyst (202 current vacancies): http://jobs.ca.gov/Bulletin/Bulletin/Index?examCD=7PB34
Watch for: Office Technician (Typing) Open Exam (currently not offered; yet 198 current vacancies) https://jobs.ca.gov/Bulletin/Bulletin/Index?examCD=9PB3802
Additional Resources from CalHR: CalHR State Jobs Center, 1810 16th St., Sacramento CA 95811. M-F 9-4 (except state holidays) Call toll-free 1-866-844-8671 or email [email protected] http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/state-jobs-center.aspx
Video tutorials on how to get a state job & navigate the Jobs.ca.gov website: http://www.youtube.com/user/californiagovernment/search?query=jobs
http://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/job-seekers-video-tutorials.aspx
State Jobs you may qualify for with a bachelor degree or related experience: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/bachelor-degree.aspx
CalHR Main Training Page: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/training/Pages/main.aspx
Analyst Virtual Help Desk: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/analyst-virtual-help-desk.aspx
What it takes to be a successful analyst What kinds of analyst jobs are out there How to become an analyst Where to get free training How a bill becomes a law How to find a career that's right for you How to develop as an analyst
Leadership Competencies: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/leadership-competency.aspx
