Create A CalCareer Profile

Create a CalCareers account and profile

• Go to http://www.calcareers.ca.gov
• Fill out a Standard State Application (STD 678).   
  • Optional: You can easily save your application as a template to apply to multiple state vacancies. 
    • In CalCareers, click "My Account" on the top navigation bar.
    • Click "Application Templates (STD 678)" on the left navigation bar.
    • Click "Create New Template" and answer all required questions.

Tips:

• If you passed the exam, select "List Eligibility."
• Each employment record's "Duties Performed" section should be accurate and complete. Putting "See Resume" is highly discouraged.
• Once your template is complete, you can select it when starting a new job application. For each job application, you can "Choose/Upload" any required supporting documents like your resume, statement of qualifications, supplemental questionnaire, transcripts, etc.

 

Other CalCareers features:

• Submit applications to jobs and examinations
• Store work history and cover letters
• Review job vacancy statuses and examination results

 

Research and identify which classifications (or jobs) you are qualified and interested in

• You can search for job openings by job title.
• Read the duty statement (job description) and the classification specification for the job carefully.
  • The job classification specification will provide you with the minimum qualifications (MQs) required for the position. MQs are the skills, experience, licensure, education, etc., needed to be considered for the position. Review the MQs for the position before taking the exam to ensure you are qualified and have met all requirements.
• If you meet the minimum qualifications for the position, take the exam.

 

Take an exam

Examinations are administered through CalHR or specific Departments to assess candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Search for exams on www.jobs.ca.gov to see which classification you are qualified and interested in.
• Review the Minimum Qualifications, Position Description, Examination Scope, and other important information.
• Preview the exam by clicking the link under "Examination Information."
• Take the exam by clicking the link under "Taking the Examination."

Search for jobs

Once you take and pass an examination, you will obtain list eligibility and receive an email stating your score and rank. Your eligibility will also be stored in your personal CalCareers account. Now that you have obtained list eligibility, you can begin to search for specific jobs at www.jobs.ca.gov

You can also visit the California Department of Human Resource's Steps to a State Job webpage or check out some tutorials for job seekers.

 

Apply for jobs

Print the job posting and associated attachments for the vacancy. This will contain all the position details, such as the duty statement, job description information, special requirements, and contact information for the position. All of this will disappear after the final filing date, so make sure to make copies to study the role. Review the classification specification to understand the duties, tasks, and MQs necessary for the position.