Getting Started
When applying online it is recommended to use Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher version.

1. Select Apply Online.
   
   
2. If at any time, certificate warnings "pop up" click Yes or OK to continue.
   
   
3. Already registered?
   Use your login ID (your email address) and your password to login. Select My Account or Manage My Account; then select one of the tabs: Personal Information, Qualifications and Skills, or Login Information to update your information; or select the Jobs tab at the upper right side of your Home screen to apply for current vacancies.
   
   
4. Not registered yet?
   To set up an account, click the Register Today button in the iRecruitment Login window. You must have a valid email address to begin the registration process.
   
   
5. Current City Employee?
   You must access the online application system through www.oaklandnet.com.
   
   
6. Before you start, make sure you have allotted enough time to finish the registration process. Information you enter will not be saved until you complete the entire registration process.

Step by Step Registration Process

1. Your Details
   This is where you create your login ID (your email address) and password. Enter a valid email address and a correctly spelled Last Name and First Name. Create and confirm a password that is at least 8 characters long and is case sensitive. Click Submit.
2. Create Account
   On this next screen, follow the prompts to attach a resume in electronic form. If you do not have a MS Word document, a PDF, or other electronic document ready, it can be added later. Click Continue.
3. Register: Personal Information
   On this screen, enter your correctly spelled Last Name, First Name, Email Address, Maiden (or other legal name used), and provide other personal information. Note that the Flashlight icon indicates limited answers are available for some fields. Click on the Flashlight icon to view response choices for a field. In some fields, a "down arrow" is provided. Click on this arrow to select the correct response. Next, scroll to the Documents section.
4. Documents
   This is another chance to attach electronic documents to your account. These documents may be viewed by hiring managers. To continue the process, click Next.
5. Employment History, Education Qualifications, Additional Qualifications, Skills
   On this screen, follow the prompts to enter more information. When done, click Next. Hint: Entering your information on this screen may take some time and can result in a software "time out" and loss of data. Take five minutes or less to enter data and then proceed to the next screen, even if you are not finished. Once you complete your new account process, return to the Home screen and you can finish entering your information. Select My Account or Manage My Account; then select one of the tabs: Personal Information, Qualifications and Skills, or Login Information to enter more information.

Apply For a Job

(Now that you have registered online)

1. Once the registration process is complete, anytime you login to your account, you can view current vacancies and apply for jobs. Login and select the Jobs tab at the upper right side of your Home screen.
2. On the Available Jobs screen, view job details by clicking on an "IRC" number; for example click on IRC16240.
3. Apply for a job by clicking on the Apply Now icon next to the job of interest. You may update personal information, employment history, etc. anytime you apply for a job.
4. You may also update personal information, employment history, etc, anytime by selecting My Account or Manage My Account from the Home screen.

Tips and Hints

1. Double check
   Check the email address you used to register to make sure it is correct before logging out. You must be able to replicate this email address each time you login. If you enter it wrong the first time, you will not be able to get back into your account and will not receive automated email notices.
2. Make a note of the email address and password you used to register. It can be very frustrating to spend time setting up detailed personal information, and then be unable to access it in the future. If you forget a password, it can be reset, but if your email address is invalid, the reset password cannot be emailed to you.
3. Reset
   Reset your password by clicking ‘Did you forget your password?’ in the Login window.
4. Time Out
   A security feature in the iRecruitment software will "time out" your session periodically. To prevent loss of data entered, your information must be submitted or saved quickly before a "time out" occurs. When registering for the first time, to avoid "time out" errors, skip the Employment History, Skills, Education, etc. Once you complete your new account process, return to the Home screen and you can add more information. Select My Account or Manage My Account to add more information.
5. Details Are Important
   The information you provide online can be viewed by a hiring manager almost immediately. The more information a hiring manager can see regarding your personal details, qualifications, education, skills, and employment history, the easier it will be for the manager to make a good decision about whether to interview you for a job. Remember, the hiring manager can see many other applicants and will most likely call the applicants who provide the most detailed information.
6. Appearance Makes a Difference
   Data fields in the online registration and application process are case sensitive, so remember to enter names and addresses as you would like them to appear on a resume or job application. For example, enter "Smith" instead of "smith".
7. The Flashlight Icon
   The Flashlight icon indicates limited responses are available for a field. Click on a Flashlight to view response choices for a field. You may also enter the first letter of a word such as "Y" for yes or "N" for no. Use the tab key to exit the field and, if Yes or No is an available response choice, the Flashlight system will select "Yes" or "No" in the proper format.
8. Down Arrows
   Down arrows appear in some fields and must be clicked in order to view and select from a limited list of responses.
9. Saved Documents
   Before beginning the online process, identify where you have saved your electronic resume, cover letter, or other electronic information so that you will be ready to attach them to your application during the online application process.