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- Find a Job
- How will I get my Test Results
- How do I apply for a Job
- Which positions are filled through LA Careers
- How do I learn about vacancies?
- What is A "Job Interest Card"?
- Is the online application my only option?
- Application packet to hiring manager
- How long will vacancies be open to apply?
- Can I just submit a resume rather than filling out an application form
- What if I have technical problems submitting my application?
- What are minimum qualification requirements
- How is my work experience credited
- What does "professional" experience mean
- How is my college or graduate education evaluated
- My U.S. college degree
- My degree is from a foreign institution
- How do I apply for a position? Where do I submit my application?
- What happens after I apply
- What happens after I apply for a job
- How long does it take to fill a vacancy
- Will I be notified if I do not get the job
- Received a notice
- My application status says "Eligible"
- My application status says "Referred"
- What is an Eligible List
- How long will I remain on the Eligible List
- I have a physical disability and require an accommodation to participate in an interview. How do I request an accommodation?
- How do I get a copy of a job posting that has expired
- I did not receive an email confirmation
- How do I know my application was received
- I’ve applied for many state jobs
- If I have questions about job postings and the application process, what should I do
- How do I find/check the status of my application
- Can I delete applications I previously submitted
- Questions about Testing
- Is there a fee to take a test
- How do I register for a test
- How do I print a copy of my test application
- Should I take the test before I apply to a job posting
- How do I know if a job requires a test
- When and where can I test
- Is there anything I can do to prepare for the test
- What should I do if I need an accommodation for testing
- What do I need to bring with me on the day I test
- May I use a calculator
- How much time am I given to take the test
- How long does it take to receive my test results
- What is a passing score
- Can I retake a test if I’m not satisfied with my results
- How long are test grades active
- If I retake a test, which score counts
- What type of Veteran’s Preference do you offer
- Whom should I contact if I have questions about testing
- Questions about LA Careers Recruitment System
- What equipment and/or software are required to apply using the LA Careers system
- I am having problems with my email account. What can I do
- I need help with forgotten username.
- I reset my password but I have not received an email yet. How long does it normally take
- Can I share my account?
- What can I do if I am having trouble with attachments
- How do I update my password or contact information (e.g., email or mailing address)
- While attempting to reset my password, I was locked out of my account. What can I do
- How can I change my username
- I am having a system issue not identified in theses FAQs. What can I do
- Baton Rouge Information and Testing Office
- Opelousas Saturday Testing Center
- New Orleans Saturday Testing Center
- Shreveport Saturday Testing Center
- West Monroe Saturday Testing Center
- Lake Charles Saturday Testing Center
How do I know my application was received?
When you have successfully submitted an application online, you will receive a confirmation email stating your application was received. The confirmation email should be received within minutes of applying.