How to Search Jobs and Apply

Requirements

Before you can apply for a job, you must have:

  • an account setup in the system. 
  • a Candidate Profile established.
  • a State of Texas Application completed.

Step 1 – Sign in by selecting “External Login/View Profile” link.

Step 2 – Create or Review Your Candidate Profile

a. If this is your first-time using the Career Center to apply for a job, you will need to first create your Candidate Profile. Use the “Expand All Sections” button to expand each section, fill out the required information, and then select the Save button.

b. If you already have a Candidate Profile created, it’s a good best practice to review the information in your Candidate Profile and update anything as needed before you apply to jobs.

Note: For each job you apply to, the system will attach and apply your most recent Candidate Profile.

Step 3 - Decide on your search option. You have a few different options available.

a. If you’re interested in searching for jobs across all three agencies (HHSC, DSHS, and DFPS), make sure you’re on the “All Agencies Home” menu option.

b. To see a list of all available jobs across all 3 agencies without entering any specific criteria in the Search field, select the “Search Jobs” button.

This will show you the full list of available jobs across all 3 agencies.

c. If you are interested in performing a more specific job search, follow these steps: 

  • Enter a job title, posting number, MOS code or keyword in the “Search by job title, posting number, MOS code and/or keywords” field. 
  • Select the Search Jobs button.
  • Select the Show More Options link to define additional filters for your search. This is optional.
  • Choose your additional filter criteria from the drop-down menus
  • Select the Search Jobs button to see your results.
  • Select the Clear link to delete your previous search filtering options and start over.

d. If you’re interested in searching for jobs at a particular agency, select the appropriate agency image or select Search HHSC / Search DSHS Jobs / Search DFPS Jobs link below each agency image

You will then see the specific agency subpage.
  • Enter a job title, posting number, MOS code and/or keywords in the “Search” field below the agency image.
  • Select the Search Jobs button.

All the job vacancies that meet your search requirements will be displayed. You can also add additional search criteria by selecting “Show More Options.”

Step 4 - Select on a Job Posting Title to see the job details for a position that you’re interested in applying to.

You will then see the details about the Job Posting.

Step 5 – Select the Apply now button to apply for the position.

Step 6 - You need to fill out the required fields in the Job Specific Information section every time you apply for a specific job. Additional fields are optional, and you are encouraged to fill them out as well to assist the Hiring Manager with their screening process.

Step 7 - When you’re completed the Job Specific Information section, your application is complete. You then have two options:

a. If you are not ready to submit your application, select Save button.

b. If you’re ready to submit it, select the Apply button.

Once you select Apply, you have successfully submitted your Job Application for that position and you’ll receive this confirmation below. At this point, you can either go back to your job listings and repeat the process or go back to review your profile.