Employment Specialist

You may search jobs by specific search criteria by using the Start Your Search option at the top of your screen or by clicking the Search All Openings button to see all posted jobs.

Once on the Job Search page, you may click on any job posting to see a more detailed description of the job requirements, duties, and any special instructions. You may apply from within the job detail by checking the Apply button at the top or the bottom of the page.

Not ready to apply for a job? You can create a profile by clicking the Join Our Talent Community button and completing basic information such as contact information, professional and educational information, and attaching a resume. You can also setup job posting notifications by entering job search preferences. This will enable Team Georgia Careers to automatically notify you of a job posting that meets your job interests.

Your profile can be accessed by clicking the drop-down arrow by your name once you have signed into Team Georgia Careers.

The option to recover a forgotten password or username is available on the Login page. Select the applicable link and follow the instructions to recover your username or password.

Yes, Team Georgia Careers allows for the upload of additional documentation along with your profile. On the Attachment tab, the option to upload documents from your computer will become available to you.

Yes, if you select that option on the Personal Information tab in your profile.

Once you apply for a position in Team Georgia Careers, you will receive an email confirmation acknowledging the receipt of your job application.

You can follow the progress of your job submission(s) in Team Georgia Careers when you log in to Team Georgia Careers and check the My Jobpage tab. This will display all the jobs for which you have applied or started the application process, their current status and the status of your application.

Yes. To deactivate your account, go to My Account and click Deactivate next to the page title. Please note that by deactivating your account, the system automatically withdraws all your active job submissions.

Some veterans may be eligible to receive either 5 or 10 points added to their passing score on a numerically scored pre-employment assessment. Where no numerically scored assessment is used, preference may be given to eligible veterans whose qualifications for a job they have applied for are equivalent to the most suitable non-veteran applicant for that job. In order to receive credit for Veteran’s Preference, you must submit copies of the appropriate documentation to the Hiring Agency HR Department. Please note: Veteran’s Preference cannot be awarded until copies of the appropriate documentation have been received. Note that copies of documentation may not be returned.

Some jobs in the state of Georgia may require certification or licensure in a particular field. Please see the links below to the certifying sites for the most commonly required certifications and/or licensures:

• Secretary of State Examining Boards: If you are in a career field that requires licensure or certification, the Professional Examining Boards of the Office of the Secretary of State would be the source of information for most licensed professions
• Composite State Board of Medical Examiners: For physicians and related medical professionals
• Georgia Professional Standards Commission: For teachers and educators
• State Bar of Georgia: For attorneys, the State Bar of Georgia
• National Association of Alcoholism Counselors and Trainers: For substance Abuse Counselors

Background checks can range from a verification of an applicant’s Social Security number to a detailed account of the potential employee’s history and may include driving records check, credit records, education, professional license, military record, as well as other checks, depending on the job and Hiring Agency.

The State of Georgia offers numerous resources for veterans through the Georgia Department of Labor. Please visit their website to learn more about the resources that are provided.
https://dol.georgia.gov/find-veteran-assistance-and-information