Candidate Resources

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Thank you for your interest in County employment! Employees of the County of San Luis Obispo are public servants who impact the lives of our community every day. From supporting efforts to reduce homelessness, keeping our drinking water clean, or serving the families in need in the community, County employees make a difference. 

We realize progressing through the hiring process can be difficult to navigate at times, and Human Resources is dedicated to providing resources and support to candidates. Select the buttons below depending on your interest or current phase of the recruitment process for more information and helpful resources. 

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Is a County Job Right for Me?

Learn more about the career development opportunities and benefits available to County employees. Find out more about County departments, services, and the community before applying. 

Find out more  

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Apply for the Job

Ready to take the first step? Click the link below to find tips for your application, resume, and cover letter writing tips, as well as next steps once you submit your application. 

Application Resources and Tips

 

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Qualification Review

After applying for a job, Human Resources begins the qualification review process for the initial assessment of all applicants. Learn more about minimum qualifications and the review process. 

Understand the review process  

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Assessments and Interviews

Once incumbents have been notified if they've met minimum qualifications, they may be notified of additional assessments, such as application review or physical exams, or panel and hiring interviews. Click the button below to find more information about different assessment types, interviews, and eligibility lists.

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Landing the Job and Onboarding

If you've received a conditional job offer, congratulations! Click the link below for more information regarding conditional job offers, the background and medical process, final job offers, and new employee onboarding.

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