Tips & Info You Need

Prior to completing the on-line application, gather the following information so that you can complete your application more quickly. Your online application may take an hour or more to complete. If you are using a computer at the Mesa Public Library you must have a library card and they allow one free hour online.  You must have cookies, pop-ups and JavaScript enabled on your browser for this system to work.

• Name, address, phone number, and e-mail address
• Institution name, location, major/minor, and degree received
• Number of credits earned if you have not received your degree
• Current and former employers
• Dates of employment
• Location
• Position title held at various employers
• Reason for leaving

Navigation

• Always use the "Return to Previous Page" link or the Previous and Next links located at the bottom of the screen to navigate back and forth.  Do not use the Back button unless you have saved information on each application page prior to use of the Back button or it will not retain information not yet saved.

Finding a Job

• You may view job postings without registering; however, to save job searches or apply for any job opening, you MUST register.
• Start by creating your profile.
• If you are a returning applicant (you registered with the online system prior to July 13, 2009) and no longer have the same e-mail address, you MUST register as a new applicant.
• Verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for a job BEFORE submitting an application; click the job title link to see the job announcement.
• Non-City employees ARE NOT eligible for Promotional job openings.

Applying

• Complete your profile once you have registered.
•  You MUST select at least one job to apply.  You CANNOT submit a general resume to the City without applying for an open position.
• If you are interested in applying for more than one job opening, check the appropriate boxes to the left of the titles BEFORE pressing the Apply button. This method saves the applicant time to answer all supplemental information questions in a group.
• Press the Save button periodically as you advance through the application.  This saves a draft of your application and prevents you from starting over in case of a system problem. The system WILL time out after 20 minutes of inactivity.
• You MUST press the Submit button in order to complete the application process; the Save button DOES NOT complete the application process.  Once you press the Submit button, you CANNOT edit/revise your application for the same position opening.
• You CAN print a copy of your completed application for your records.
• The system CAN accept the following file types to upload a resume: Word (.doc or .docx), Rich Text Format (.rtf), Text (.txt), or PDF (.pdf).  Applicants using a public access computer (at a Mesa Public Library or in the Human Resources lobby at 20 E Main Street) CAN upload a resume from CD/DVD, USB, or from email.
• All applicants SHOULD spell/grammar check their resume before uploading or for a resume submitted using “copy and paste” use the spelling and grammar check feature. 
• If you upload a Word document and wish to view it online, you may need to press and hold your Ctrl key before clicking the resume link, depending on your web browser and security settings.
• Apply for a job with the City of Mesa.
• If you can't apply on line and need a paper application, contact the Human Resources Office at 480-644-2758.

Other Information

• Communications from the City of Mesa regarding you application and/or status WILL be sent to you via e-mail from hrstatus@mesaaz.gov.  You may need to adjust your spam blocker to ensure that you receive these emails.
• Once you have submitted an online application with the City of Mesa, it WILL remain in the system for three (3) years, and you can review and modify the information previously submitted to apply for other position openings.
• If you have questions, you may contact our office at 480-644-2758 or click the “Contact Us” link at the bottom of the web page to send us an e-mail.
• The City of Mesa On-line Application System may be down at times for maintenance and/or other technical support issues.  If you are unable to access the on-line system, please try again at another time. For planned outages, the City of Mesa WILL post information on its website.
• If you forgot your password, use the “I Forgot My Password” link. The system WILL send an e-mail with a temporary password in order to access the City of Mesa on-line application system.
• Date fields located in the on-line application must be entered in the same format as listed in each of the fields (Example. – DD/MM/YYYY – 08/30/2009 for August 30, 2009).
• Verify the accuracy of the information listed in your application before submitting to Human Resources. For example, if the wrong year is given for a previous employer, your application could be screened out due to not meeting the required years of experience.
• Human Resources can only screen applications based on the information provided. If pertinent information is omitted from the application, you run the risk of having your application pulled from the process. For example, don’t assume that the person screening your application will know the details of your job responsibilities based on job title alone.
• Be sure to include all past employers on your application.
• Remember, the amount of experience, and the way you describe it as it relates to the position for which you apply, is very important.
• Do not include an employer’s name on the supplemental questionnaire without first having listed that employer under the work history section of the application. Without the details (supervisor’s name, date of employment, reason for leaving, etc.), Human Resources would not be able to verify your information.
• Refer to the job announcement when completing the job application. Compare your education and experience against the listed qualifications. If you have performed similar duties to those on the job announcement, make sure your application indicates the duties you have performed which match those listed on the job announcement.
• Your application must be submitted to Human Resources by the closing date and time noted on the job announcement. The majority of job openings have a closing date which ensures that every applicant is given the same opportunity and time frame to submit an application.