DesPTI e popular opinion and desPTI e the recent budget crisis, the State of California is always hiring!  You simply need to know HOW to apply. 

Before you Start - If you have a documented disability, you could qualify for LEAP (Limited Employment Application Process). LEAP allows you to receive preference points, as well as give you the ability to apply to jobs that are especially saved for people with disabilities.  To qualify for LEAP follow the steps below:

• Complete the LEAP application with your doctor's assistance
• Submit your LEAP application to State of CA Department of Rehab Office in your area. 
• When you search for positions in steps 2 below, use the word "LEAP"  in your search criteria to see the recruitments open to disabled individuals.

Step 1 - Create & Complete Your Profile (also referred to as STD-678)

• Click on HERE, and scroll down on the resulting page to find the following image. 
    Click on the image to Apply Online.
• Scroll down on the next page and click on the checkbox for "I AGREE WITH THE ABOVE TERMS OF USE"
• Just below the checkbox, click on "I AM A NEW USER"
• Fill in all the blanks for all the fields
• Record your selected USERNAME and PASSWORD in a safe place so you can use it again in the future
• Click on SUBMIT REGISTRATION at the bottom of the page
• Answer the questions for EACH subsequent page and click on
  SAVE & CONTINUE at the bottom of each page. 
• Continue instructions until you have completed all pages.
• Save the file as a .PDF and/or PRINT the file for your records. This document is called the STD-678 Application
• You should always keep several copies of your STD-678 application ready to be mailed out for STEP 4 below.

Step 2 - Search For What Job Classifications That You Qualify For

There are, literally, hundreds of job classifications within the state. In order to determine whether you meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for each one, follow the steps below:

• Go to the JOB RECRUITMENT SEARCH AGENT and first, select the Occupational Groups that you are interested in.
• Next, review the list of CLASS TITLES.  You must click on each one to review the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.  Mark down the classifications that you qualify for, and continue to step 3.

Step 3 - Take the Exam for Your Targetted Job Classification(s)

In order to find out WHEN an exam is give for your targetted job classification, go back to to JOB RECRUITMENT SEARCH AGENT and first select the Occupational Groups that you are interested in.

• Next, review the list of CLASS TITLES.  You must click on each one to review the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.  Click on the checkbox for each class title that you would like to receive exam notificataions for.
• Finally, click on blue button "ADD ALL CHECKED CLASSES TO MY JOB SEARCH AGENT". 
• Review the list that appears and click on blue button "FINISH"
• Confirm the list, add your email at the bottom and click on blue button "NEXT"
• You will see a final confirmation, scroll down and click on blue button "SUBSCRIBE"
• You will now receive emails whenever there is an exam posted for your targetted Job.  When you receive the email, follow the instructions to register. Usually, the registration will provide you with a date, time and location of where the test is being administered. 
• Attend the examination site and take the exam.  Your results will be provided to you either onsite, or via mail.  Your results will show your "ranking" , Rank 1, Rank 2, Rank 3, Rank 4, etc... 
• If you rank 1, 2, or 3, the state will automatically send you notices for THAT job classification and the locations that you marked on your application in Step 1. 
• Follow the instructions on the application and mail in your physical application. 

Step 4 - Apply for the Job

Once you have passed the Examination for your targetted job classification, you may begin to search for vacancies as follows:

• Go to the VACANCIES page
• Select either EASY SEARCH, ADVANCED SEARCH (or GEO SEARCH)
• Enter the Job Classification Title that you are looking for in the KEYWORDS box
• Leave all other fields blank, unless you are looking for specific site/location
• Click on "FIND POSITIONS".
• Once you find a position that you like, Print out the job announcement.  It will look like this: 
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• Obtain a copy of your STD-678 application from Step 1 above and put the POSITION NUMBER in the box for "Examination Title". 
• Sign the application and mail it to the Contact Name and Contact Address shown on the desired vacancy. 
• Congratulations:  You have officially applied for a job with the State of California