Last month, I posted on the long and tedious process of a getting a job in the Federal government. In that article I stated that getting a job in the Federal Government above the GS-12 requires patience,and perseverance even if you are qualified for the position. Moreover, unless you are hired under the Expedited Hiring Authority Program, the average time from application to offering ranges from 6 to 18 months.
In this article, I am listing the steps if you really want to get a job in the State. The State of California's hiring process
can be a little confusing, but the guide( link below) should help you
get started. There are a lot of great resources online (like the California Job Blog). The CalHR and CalCareers websites are full of good information about the requirements for positions and the hiring process.
- Examination
- Eligibility
- Vacancies
- Apply
- Interview
- Clearances
- Notes
Before you start the process be aware that it is not easy to get a job in the State of California. The new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics says that finding a job in
California isn't as easy as one might think. According to the BLS data,
as reported by 24/7 Wall Street, California stands as the fourth-hardest state in the nation to find full-time work. But the benefits working for the state is worth the wait, if you have the patience and perseverance.
For complete details in how to get a job in the State of California read:
https://www.cajobblog.com/2020/01/the-complete-guide.html
Personal Experience: In the late 1980's when I was in the process of changing jobs from the private industry, I answered a job vacancy as a Chemist for the Department of Agriculture Research Division, Pesticides Research-my expertise. I made it to the top 3 ranking, and had an interview but did not get the job. This was a blessing otherwise I would have not applied for the FDA job in Washington DC.
Meanwhile enjoy these two photos from my garden today:
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