What will I need to complete an application on-line?
It's important for your job applications to be complete and accurate. Make sure you have all the information you need handy before you begin the application process.

The information you will need to complete an application for employment:

Personal Information:
Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone Number
E-mail Address
Eligibility to Work in US
If under age, school work authorization
Driver’s License number and Class

Education:
Schools/Colleges Attended
Major
Degree/Diploma
Graduation Date(s)

Position Applied For Information:
Title of the job you are applying for
Hours/days available to work
When you can start work

Employment Information:
Names, addresses, phone numbers of previous employers
Supervisors’ names
Dates of employment (months and years)
Salary
Reason for Leaving

References:
List of three references - names, job titles or relationships, addresses, phone numbers

Other Documentation:
Any other documentation requested in the job announcement such as permit, license, or certificate.

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1. What positions are currently available?
2. Can I apply online?
3. Can I use one online application for multiple jobs?
4. What if I do not have a computer?
5. What if I don't have email?
6. What will I need to complete an application on-line?
7. What does it mean when an exam is “Continuous file”, “Open”, or “Promotional”?
8. I’ve been looking for the County to recruit for the position I want, and it never seems to be posted, while other jobs seem to be posted over and over. What determines how often a recruitment is held?
9. Why is it important for me to read the entire Job Announcement?
10. A job posting is listed as represented. What does that mean?
11. I saw a job announcement and think I’m qualified, but I’m not sure. What should I do?
12. What does it mean when a job announcement states that upper division coursework is required?
13. Will I have to submit my college transcripts or copies of my degrees/licenses?
14. I submitted an application for a job and/or I’m a current employee, and I previously submitted documentation, do I need to resubmit my information?
15. I am interested in applying for a job on-line and have not previously. How do I create an on-line application and apply for a job?
16. When I open my browser to GovernmentJobs.com I get a message that says “Warning! Your browser doesn’t meet technical requirements..." Will I still be able to complete an on-line application?
17. I applied on-line, how do I submit additional information?
18. My resume includes all the information you should need. Can I just submit my resume and a cover letter to apply for a job?
19. What are the most common reasons why an applicant may get a ‘Rejection’ notice?
20. I qualified for a position in the past but now I don’t qualify. How can that be?
21. The job announcement refers to an “eligibility list”; what is that?
22. How can I change my personal information?
23. Can I waive an interview with a department?
24. How will I be informed of the results of a hiring interview?