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1. Set-up an email address

 Do you have an email address? Email as our main way to contact you while you are seeking a City job. You will need an email address to apply. If you don't have an email address, you can set up a free email account on a site such as Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Outlook, AOL mail, etc.

2. Create a GovernmentJobs.com account and profile

 Go to Columbus Jobs. (The link will take you to a trusted third party website.) If you have an account sign in; top right corner. If not, Create one, from the sign in menu. Create or update your profile. Click on your name in the upper right-hand corner, select Profile, and edit the various sections. To see if you qualify for jobs, City staff looks at the information you entered, not resumes. It is important to include details about your education and job experiences. Often, your previous job titles are not enough to describe the work you did. Describe the tasks you did and what responsibilities you had for all your jobs. You can attach resumes, diplomas, transcripts, DD214s, and even cover letters. You can update your profile at any time. 

3. Apply for jobs!

Go to Columbus Jobs to apply for a City job. (The link will take you to a trusted third party website.) Select the job title of your job choice. Click the green Apply button in the upper right-hand corner. When you are signed in, the profile information will show up for your review. This is another chance to update information or add additional information related to this job choice. Once you have all the correct information submit your application!

What's a job alert?

Was the job you wanted not accepting application the day you looked? When you set up job alerts we'll notify you when we post a job of interest to you. The City isn't hiring for all city jobs everyday. Through job alerts, we can notify you when we are accepting applications.

To set up job alerts, go to Columbus Job Alerts. (The link will take you to a trusted third party website.) Select your job categories of choice. Once finished, click Subscribe to enter your contact information and submit.

You will be alerted for open jobs for one year after you set your job alerts. 

Important Application Tips!

Show that you qualify for the job on your application. City staff look at your application; not resumes. Missing or incomplete applications may result in a rejection or delay.

Before you submit your application, read the minimum qualifications listed in the job posting. If you believe you meet the minimum qualifications, review your application to make sure that it contains information that shows you qualify.

Education

Complete your education, training, certifications, and licenses sections. 

1. In the personal Info section, select your highest level of education and select the type of driver's license you hold. 
2. In the Education section, state your after-high school education, include the type of school and name of school. Include the major and minors, type of degree, credit hours completed, and the date you received your degree. If you attended college but did not graduate, fill in all the same information, but leave the degree date blank.
3. In the Additional section, include your completed certified and licensure training, such as computer certifications, automotive repair certifications, trades certifications, medical licensing, etc.
4. If you have a college degree or have taken college courses, attach an electronic copy of your transcript and/or diploma to your profile.

Work Experience

In the Work section, include:

1. The name of your employer, including the city and state (if outside the United States, include the country), and phone number
2. Your official title, that is, the name of the position you held and the number of hours you typically worked in a week
3. The month and year you started the job
4. The month and year you ended the job – if you are still employed at the job select, Present
5. The name and title of your supervisor
6. A list of specific tasks performed at this job

For example, the role of a support clerk could be different depending on where you worked. An example could be, opened and organized submitted payments for utility bills, updated client records using Excel software, completed weekly and monthly reports on utility shutoffs, answered phones.

Do not use vague terms and generalized statements, such as responsible for increasing company profits, received numerous awards for customer service, served as an expert resource for technology issues. These types of statements do not give a clear picture of the type of work performed. The more specific information you provide to us, the better.

• If you had different positions within the same company, treat each position as a separate job providing the information listed above for each job position.
• If you worked a seasonal job for multiple years, treat each year as a separate job and include start and end dates for each year (ex. summer intern, holiday help).
• The number of jobs that you include in your profile is not limited. Be sure to include all the information requested for each job. 
• Submit your application before the deadline.

After you read and Accept & Submit to the terms of the digital signature, you will receive a confirmation email. Find and save that notice. If you didn't get a confirmation email, a few things could be wrong:

• Maybe you didn't check all the boxes required on your application and your application was not submitted. If so, go back the Questions section and try again.
• Maybe your confirmation email went of a junk folder. If so, look for it in other email folders. Since this is how we communicate with you, it's important that you get emails from us.
• Maybe you typed in the wrong email address. If so, it's important to go to your profile and correct this. You may need to contact GovernmentJobs.com applicant support. Their contact information is available on this page.