Candidate Success

If completing an application for a public sector job seems daunting, don't worry - we are here to help!  Here are some tips and tricks:

Tips for Completing a Successful Application

• The most important thing to remember when completing a City of Henderson job application is to read and carefully follow all instructions in the job posting and the supplemental questionnaire.
• If you are applying to a job which has an equivalency statement in the minimum qualifications, and you believe you qualify based on equivalency, make sure you complete the supplemental question which asks about this.  If a candidate, in their answers to the supplemental questions, has indicated that they possess less than the minimum required education, experience, or other requirements, and they have not explained why their training and experience is equivalent to the minimum requirements, they will not be considered for equivalency. 
• Ensure the information listed in your application matches the information listed in your answers to the supplemental questions.  If one of these sections lists education and/or experience that is not listed in both sections, or if the dates or information listed are inconsistent, we are unable to verify that the minimum qualifications have been met. 
• Update your profile information each time you complete a new application through governmentjobs.com.  This information is stored across different agencies which use the site, so you'll want to make sure that your application includes the most relevant and up-to-date information.
• Tailor the information listed in your application to the job you are applying to.  List any duties from jobs you've held which may be relevant to the minimum qualifications.
• List each different job you held with the same employer as a separate entry in your work history.  This helps us to determine how long you held each position and whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position you are applying to.
• When you calculate the years of experience you possess for the supplemental question, be sure to calculate each full year as 1,972 hours.  We work a 38 hour work week here at the City of Henderson, so that's how we will calculate the length of your previous employment when we screen your application.  This is especially important to remember when listing part-time experience.
• List all of the requested information in your responses to the supplemental questions.  If the question asks for detailed information, or includes a list of information to include, it is important that you provide the requested information.  Incomplete answers to these questions, including answers which refer to your resume or work history, may result in your application being rejected.
• If the job posting lists any required attachments, be sure to follow the instructions provided just below this requirement to attach your document(s) to your application.  It is important to note that attaching a resume to your application is a separate step from uploading a resume to build your profile. 
• Ensure that you are eligible to apply for the job you're interested in.  If the posting is open only to current City employees, or has other eligibility restrictions, this information will be included at the top of the posting.