There may be small differences in the employment process between career areas and MCCS Locations, but the general process is the same across MCCS.
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To apply for any job opening at MCCS, you need to complete an online application via our careers link. The first step is to register. From there, just complete the applicable and required fields on the application. Everything you need to know is detailed in our How to Apply page.
Go to the job search page and enter your desired search criteria. Select the job you want to apply for from the search results and click "Apply for job". You will receive a confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted. It will immediately be made available to the recruiter responsible for the posting.
Applications will be initially reviewed and processed by the Human Resources Recruiter. If found among the best qualified, your application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You may be contacted by a Human Resources Recruiter to schedule an interview, or ask you questions with regard to your skills and experience. It's also an opportunity for you to discover more about MCCS and the position you applied for.
You will receive notification if your application is or is not forwarded to the hiring manager for consideration.
If your application is forwarded by the HR Recruiter to the hiring manager, they will review your online application. You may be contacted by the hiring manager next. This could be a phone or face-to-face conversation. The manager may coordinate with you to schedule an interview and/or conduct a competency-based interview designed to determine how well your skills and experience fit the job opportunity. You'll also learn more about the specific job responsibilities and the actual working environment and be provided an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about MCCS team and job specifics. The hiring manager may include other management in the interview or you may be invited back to meet with others from the business function.
If selected you'll receive a contingent job offer pending successful results from a background check and drug test (for applicable positions) and receipt of any required forms as applicable. The job offer confirms the position, compensation, start date and additional information.
Once your job offer is confirmed and accepted, you will be provided with helpful information for new employees and scheduled for new employee orientation/in processing.
It is designed to provide the information new employees want to know and to help take the stress out of your first day on the job.
Joining an elite organization with values and passionate team members should be an exciting time. To help ensure you feel prepared and confident your first day, your Human Resources Recruiter can lend a helping hand with any other questions and concerns you may have.
Answer: Not all fields are required, however submitting a complete application ensures that you are providing information needed to accurately evaluate your qualifications for the position you are applying.
Answer: Visit the job search page and enter your job search information into the search box depending on your preferences. Applicable job postings will be displayed and you can select posting titles to review.
Answer: Each job requires you to apply individually. Simply select the job you are interested in applying for and click the "Apply for Job" button.
Answer: Job postings are updated daily with the addition of new positions and the removal of closed positions.
Answer: After applications are reviewed, they are evaluated to determine best qualified applicants for specified positions and are then referred to hiring managers for their consideration. Recruiters and/or Managers contact the candidates they are interested in interviewing. Applicants are provided online updates and notifications regarding status changes to their application.
Answer: Yes. You will need to login and monitor your careers page for important notifications such as application status, offer letters, etc.
Answer: Click the "Forgot User Name" or "Forgot Password" link located within the login section. Your information will be emailed directly to you.
Answer: The advantages to an electronic application system benefit both the applicants and the organization. The online application system provides more search options for applicants, more timely updates to job postings, and faster processing of qualified applicants.
Answer: All employment applications must be submitted via the online application system. External candidates can access the MCCS Careers page through any computer located at any local library or through kiosks made available at MCCS facilities.
Answer: Once you apply, you will receive an email confirming submission of your application. All applications are reviewed and screened against position qualifications. Hiring Managers or Recruiters will contact candidates who best meet the position requirements.
Answer: Once you have submitted and applied online to a specific position, you will not be able to change the information. You can however update your profile information (external applicants) for future job opportunities, such as address, email, and phone number and also make updates to your resume.
Answer: If you have already created a profile, uploaded a resume, and/or completed an online application in the past, the information you entered will auto-populate when you apply for a new position so you do no have to re-enter the same information every time you apply.
Answer: Executive Order 9397 provides the authority to request your social security number in order to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name.
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Do not include the following types of information on your resume:
For questions related to a specific position or technical difficulties in applying, please contact the HR Recruiter at the Local Command listed in the vacancy announcement and also conveniently located on the Careers Home Page via "MCCS Locations - Contact Us" link