The State Of California Hiring Process The State hiring process can be daunting, especially if you’re trying to enter the California State Civil Service for the first time. The following is a brief overview of what an applicant can expect in the State's hiring process. The CA Job Blog also has a much more detailed and in-depth guide to getting a job with the State Of California and someone is always available to contact with any questions. STEP #1: Setting Up Your CalCareer Account To get started, follow these 3 simple steps to create and set up your profile: Visit jobs.ca.gov . This is also known as the CalCareers site. Click on “Create Account” and sign up. Once you have signed up, sign in and set up your profile by completing the “ My Application ” section. We've got a Step By Step guide for creating a CalCareer account . By completing this section, you are setting up your State Application. This is the application you’ll use to apply for all S...