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.
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.
No. However, we recommend that you create a job search agent. You will then receive email alerts when new jobs are posted that match your search criteria. Expand the Create a job search agent section of the Application and Selection Process page for more information.
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:
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.
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: