Important Application Information
SCSLogo
Stop
  • Do NOT create more than one (1) account.
  • Do NOT use another person's account to apply for a job.
  • Resumes cannot be accepted in the place of a completed online job application.

Updating Your Application

Applicants can update their applicant information (work experience, education, etc.) by editing their Applicant Profile via the Applicant Portal. The changes made will not be reflected on applications submitted in the past.

Updating Your Application


Military Experience

To enable us to fully evaluate military experience, please include the rank (e.g., include E, O or W grade) in your description of duties for any military jobs listed in your application. Failure to completely read and follow the instructions given in the Supplemental Information section of the posting for which you are applying, or to fully complete your application, may result in your application being rejected.



Miscellaneous

The State of Louisiana only accepts online applications. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Computer access is available at your local library, at local Louisiana Works American Job Centers, and at our State Civil Service Recruiting & Outreach Center at 5825 Florida Boulevard, Room 1070, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.

If you require an ADA accommodation, please contact the SCS Recruiting & Outreach Center by calling (225) 925-1911 or (866) 783-5462 (toll free) during regular business hours for additional assistance.

Please note:

  • Libraries and Louisiana Works centers cannot provide in-depth assistance to applicants with limited computer skills; therefore, we suggest that such applicants have someone with computer proficiency accompany them to these facilities to assist with the computer application process.
  • Also, no State Civil Service employees are housed at the libraries or Louisiana Works centers to answer specific questions about the hiring process. Such questions should be directed to our SCS Recruiting & Outreach Center at the phone numbers above or by visiting the office on Florida Blvd. where assistance is available. Information is also provided on our job seeker website at jobs.la.gov.


What happens after I apply for a job?

Classified State Job Application Roadmap

Download the Classified State Job Application Roadmap



What does my application status mean?

  • APPLICATION RECEIVED
    Your application has been submitted successfully.
  • WRITTEN EXAM - SEE HISTORY
    Click the History link for the results of your application review. Passing candidates will designate as “Pass”. Failing candidates will designate as “Fail”. If no information is present, you have no active exam results.
  • EVALUATING EXPERIENCE
    Your application is under review by State Civil Service for minimum qualifications. Resumes are not reviewed for this purpose.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REVIEW
    Click the History link for the results of your application review. Passing candidates will designate as “Pass”. Failing candidates will designate as “Fail”.
  • ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION
    You are part of a group of applicants who MAY be chosen by the hiring agency for consideration and/or an interview.
  • ELIGIBLE PENDING SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATION REVIEW
    Only candidates meeting the supplemental qualification will be eligible for referral.
  • REFERRED TO HIRING MANAGER
    Your application has been forwarded to the hiring agency responsible for filling this vacancy.
  • RECRUITMENT CLOSED
    The hiring process for this position has ended. The role may have been filled, canceled, or closed without a hire. No further action will be taken regarding applications submitted for this posting.
  • POSITION FILLED
    Someone has been selected for the position.
  • POSITION CANCELLED
    The state agency that advertised for the job opening has decided not to use this job posting to fill the position. Applications to this posting will not be reviewed.


Additional Resources