Once you become interested in applying for state jobs in Delaware, it is crucial to understand the basic steps of the overall application process.  This will allow you to reduce the time from the moment you begin your job search to your hire date.  Many mistakes are usually made because details of a particular step were not realized prior to applying for the state job.  To help ease the job application process in Delaware, ensure you complete the following 6 steps:

1. Find Open Job Opportunities - there are many resources to find open jobs.  How to Get State Jobs has provided you with a compacted list here, or you can visit the RSS feeds to view currently open state government jobs.
   
2. Meet Job Qualifications - when you find job postings for positions that interest you, assess whether you think you meet the minimum job requirements.  The Delaware Office of Management and Budget offers job counseling to assist you in assessing your qualifications.
   
3. Complete Your Application - it is recommended that you read the Applicant User Guide for more detailed information on the process for applying for Delaware state jobs online.
   
4. The Evaluation and Rating of Your Application - The recruiting agency evaluates each application against the job requirements and any selective (exam) requirements.  Applications that are deemed "qualified" will move to the next step in the screening and hiring process.
   
5. Notification - you will be notified by the hiring agency of the evaluation results of your job application and if applicable, the written test.
   
6. Referral List - all eligible candidates are merged onto one list which is used by the hiring agency to choose candidates to conduct interviews.
   
7. You're Hired!

You can also see the State of Delaware Application and Hiring process document provided on the State of Deleware website.