Online Application Help

Apply Online

You need a personal computer with a web browser program and a connection to the Internet. Please allow plenty of time to apply online in case you have technical difficulties with your computer. Do not wait until the last day to apply. If you are having technical difficulties applying for a job online, contact or visit the Anoka County Human Resources Department during business hours. Assistance is also available at your local Workforce Center.

If You Do Not Have a Computer

• Use a computer at a local MN Workforce Center.
• Use a computer at an Anoka County Library or your local library.
• Family and friends may have a computer with Internet access available for your use.

Get An Email Address

If you do not already have an email address, free email accounts are available through a number of providers. Anoka County does not endorse any particular provider, but examples of free email providers include: Microsoft, Yahoo, and Google.

Add Employment & Education Entries 

Go to Government Jobs and create an account or sign in with your user ID and password. You will see a list of applications you have created. Choose the application you want to modify and choose the "Edit" link. You may also use these tools to delete information.

Choose the " Add Education" or "Add Work Experience" links in each section when you come to them. List education and / or work experience in chronological order, starting with most recent. Be sure to save after each entry!

Change Contact Information

You may update your contact information as part of the application. If you have already applied and need to update your contact information for a current posting,

contact Human Resources at 763-324-4300, Monday - Friday, during regular business hours of 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Check Status of Recruitment

 Go to Government Jobs and login with your user ID and password. Visit the "Application Status" tab. You will see a list of your applications and their status.