• ​​​​Read the Minimum Qualifications listed with the job posting
• Even if your department doesn't have a current opening, apply to get on the register of the position you are interested in.
• List all education and experience when applying, if it is not on your application, we won't know about it…
• Use the designated areas in the application to enter your knowledge and experience – do not rely on the resume that you attach to the application

Common Mistakes/Errors…

• Not reading the minimum qualifications or job description
• Not including sufficient information on your application that relates to the position you are applying for (month/year of experience)
• Not updating your application and/or resume
• Assuming that your title/position with the City tells us what you do
• Assuming we already have your information because you've applied before and/or items are in your personnel files
• Assuming that you are automatically on the list again because you were on it once before
• Assuming a qualification for one position automatically qualifies you for another

What Happens After Placed on a Register…

• City employees are eligible for six (6) months; external applicants eligible for six (6) months with no extensions of eligibility​.​
• Eligible applicants are referred to the hiring authorities upon receipt of an approved requisition to fill a vacancy from the departments
• Hiring departments will set up interviews and make hiring decisions.​​​