To Create an Application before Applying for a Job

1. Log in to: www.governmentjobs.com and click on the "Career Seekers" link to create an applicant account.
    
   
    
2. Click on "Create Your Account Here!" Note: If you have already created a user account, login using your previously created username and password. You will not be able to create another applicant account using the same e-mail address.
    
   
    
   Enter your new account information (you MUST remember this information)
    
3. Proceed by following the screen directions. Save your work on each screen and when you are done, logout.
    
4. When you are ready to apply for a City of Hampton job, click HERE.

To Apply for a Specific Job Opening

1. Go to the desired Job Opportunities page:
    
   • For job opportunities open to all, CLICK HERE
   • For positions open to current City employees only, CLICK HERE
    
2. On the "Job Opportunities" page, click on the job title you are interested in. For larger image, click on the image.
    
   
    
3. Review detailed information regarding the job: Job Description, Benefits, Supplemental Questions, Salary, etc. Click on the Apply link to move into the application. For larger image, click on the image.
    
   
    
4. Logging in:
    
   1. If you already have a City of Hampton HIRE or governmentjobs.com account, log in using the applicant username and password that you created previously (option a in the figure below). Skip to Step 6 or 7. Note: You will not be able to create another account using the same e-mail address.
       
   2. Or, if you have never registered with HIRE or governmentjobs.com, you will first need to set up an account. To do so, click on "Not Registered Yet? Create Your Account Here!" (option b in the figure below).
    
   
    
5. Enter your new account information (you MUST remember this information).
    
   
    
   • Click on the "Save" button when you are done.
   • A page is displayed with your login information. Click on the "Login" button.
   • Enter your username and password and click "Login."
    
6. If you have never created an application online in our system, this will be your next step. Click on "Create Application."
    
   
    
   • Input a title for your application for your future reference.
   • Click on the "Create Application" button and Skip to Step 8.
    
   Or, if you already have an application in our online system, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RECREATE A NEW APPLICATION EVERY TIME YOU APPLY FOR A POSITION. Apply for new jobs with a previously created application by simply clicking on "To apply for the position of (the job title) click here." You will be given a chance to update your information and tailor it as needed to the job you are currently applying for.
    
   
    
7. Fill in the "Personal Profile" information if you are creating a new application. If this is a previously created application, review and update. Note: Required information is marked with an asterisk (*) and must be completed. Click "Save and View" to proceed.
    
   
    
8. Add Education, Work Experience, Certificates, and other information by clicking on the Add links. Click the "save" button at the bottom of each section. To add additional entries in any of these sections, click on Add again.
    
   
    

9. If you wish to enter a resume, click "Edit Resume." You may cut and paste from a previously completed resume into this section. Or you may start from scratch. Resumes are not required for every position, but in certain cases will reflect positively on your application.

10. Answer the agency-wide supplemental questions (or review your answers if you are using a previously created application). Click on the "Save & Proceed" button at the bottom of the page.

11. Answer the job-specific supplemental questions (if any).
     
    
     

12. Click on the "Save & Proceed" button at the bottom of the page.

13. Review your application carefully. Incomplete information may disqualify your application. When you are satisfied that your application is complete, scroll to the bottom and click "Confirm Application."

14. Click the "Accept" button on the digital signature screen.
     
    
     

15. Click on the "Logout" link in the upper-right-hand corner.

Congratulations! You have successfully completed your job application with the City of Hampton. We wish you the best in your job search.

To Complete a Job Interest / Notification Request

1. Log in to: www.hampton.gov/hire and go to the Job Opportunities page.

2. Click on "Request job notifications by category." For larger image, click on the image.
    
   
    

3. On the Job Interest screen, place a check in the box next to each job category for which you would like to receive email notifications. Scroll down to the bottom and complete the Job Interest Card. Click "Submit Request." For the next 12 months after you submit this form, you will receive an email notification each time a position opens with City of Hampton whose category matches one of the categories you've chosen.

To Check Your Application Status

1. This can be done by logging into: www.governmentjobs.com. Click on the "Career Seekers" link.

2. Or you may log into the Job Opportunities page at www.hampton.gov/hire, click on any job, and click on Apply. Do not proceed with submitting an application; instead, logout when you are done.

3. Once you are logged into either site, click on "Application status." You may also update account information through "My Account."