FAQs

• Search for jobs
• Sign in and register
• Apply for jobs
• Check your application status
• Create a job search agent

• Access to a computer with a web browser program.
• Connection to the Internet.
• An email address.
• Information you'll need to complete your application (personal contact information, work history, education, etc.).

No. External applicants can search for jobs at any time without creating an account or signing in.

Yes. To apply for jobs, external applicants will need to sign in or click New User to register. Remember to save your user name and password for future access to your account.

• External Applicants (for applicants who are not current employees)
• External Applicants Using Screen Readers (for external applicants who use screen reader technology)
• Current Employees (This link will direct employees to Self Service. Employees who use screen reader technology can enable the accessibility mode on their My Profile page.)

• Click New User on the top right of the Job Search Page.
• Create a User Name and Password.
• Enter your name and email address. You may also provide a phone number.
• After reading the Terms and Agreements text, check the box "I agree to the Terms and Agreements."

• Your local WorkForce Center
• Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) in St. Paul
• Any Public Library

An email address is required to create an account or apply for a position with the State of Minnesota.

If you do not have an email address, there are many free web-based email providers available. It only takes a few minutes to create an email account by clicking on the "Sign up" or "New User" button on the site's homepage.

• Gmail
• Yahoo!
• Outlook.com

• External Applicants (for applicants who are not current employees)
• External Applicants Using Screen Readers (for external applicants who use screen reader technology)
• Current Employees (This link will direct employees to Self Service. Employees who use screen reader technology can enable the accessibility mode on their My Profile page.)

• Using the Filter By links to narrow your search by Location, Agency, Job Family and Job Function.
• Entering text or a job opening ID number in the Keywords search field, then click Search.
• Selecting a Sort By option from the drop-down menu.

• Sign in and select My Activities at the top of the page.
• Click the Job Title link to display your application.
• Click the Job Title link at the top of your application.

All applicants are encouraged to apply to jobs using our online application system which can be accessed on our Careers website, or in Self Service for current employees.

Minnesota Management and Budget's Enterprise Human Resources staff are happy to assist you with the online application system and answer general questions about state employment. Contact us at:

• Email: careers@state.mn.us
• Phone: 651.259.3637
• Address: 400 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155
• Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (except state holidays)

Before applying, review your application materials and resume to make sure you are clearly describing your qualifications, education, and experiences.

Also, review the required qualifications for the job indicated on the job posting to ensure you meet those qualifications. You must show that you meet the required qualifications in your application materials.

External applicants: You must create an account to apply to jobs and/or set up a job search agent. To create an account, click New User located on the top right of the Job Search page and follow the online instructions to register. Remember to save your user name and password for future use!

You can change your email address and other contact information on your My Account Information page.

• Be contacted by phone or email to be invited to complete further assessments such as a phone or in-person interview, written or performance tests, work simulations, etc., or
• Be notified that you are no longer being considered because the applicant pool was narrowed to a reasonable size based on applicant qualifications and rankings.

Employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State Government.

Minnesota Management and Budget's Enterprise Human Resources staff are happy to assist you with the online application system and answer general questions about state employment. Contact us at:

• Email: careers@state.mn.us
• Phone: 651.259.3637
• Address: 400 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155
• Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (except state holidays)