[Dimm]

long story short I'm now among the massives that have gotten a pink slip.. (layoff) as of Jan 21.

I recently did an online application with the State of Nevada personnel and just got a postcard notifying me that I have progressed to the next level and will be doing some testing.

Has anyone here ever gone through this process, and are they really hiring or am I just wasting my time with this test? Wondering if there is a hiring freeze or not, or if it takes a bajillion years to get hired..

Also does anyone have any experience taking their test? The only thing I know to expect is that it is multiple choice.

[airics]

i heard there is a hiring freeze.. what website did you use for the nevada jobs

[Wing Feathers]

I can't say, but I will share my experience with you. I applied for a job, took some tests, did a phone interview, got called in for an interview in person a month later, and after an additional month was told that I was not good enough & that they are still looking for someone. Very efficient people!

[Dimm]

Originally Posted by airics

i heard there is a hiring freeze.. what website did you use for the nevada jobs

Terrific..lol

I used their Dept of personnel site:

Department of Personnel

[airics]

i applied for the title clerk position at the dmv.... plenty of experience.. told of hiring freeze....

[Buzz123]

I worked for the State of Nevada for almost 14 years. I have taken about a gillion tests for different positions. The tests are not all multiple choice and they vary depending on the position. What position did you apply for? They will have to be hiring in DETR since the unemployment keeps getting higher. If the job was posted it will more than likely be filled, but no guarantee. For my first job it was several months before I heard from them. Actually I think it was six months before I got an interview, then a short while after that they offed me the job. During my time with the State we were encouraged to apply for every job that comes up. Even though you may have taken the same test 100 times, you have to take it each time. Your score will determine if you get an interview as they take the top blankety blank highest test results depending on how many positions they have to fill. If you interview well you may get an offer, but I have seen them decide at the last minute not to hire anybody.

[Dimm]

Originally Posted by Buzz123

I worked for the State of Nevada for almost 14 years. I have taken about a gillion tests for different positions. The tests are not all multiple choice and they vary depending on the position. What position did you apply for? They will have to be hiring in DETR since the unemployment keeps getting higher. If the job was posted it will more than likely be filled, but no guarantee. For my first job it was several months before I heard from them. Actually I think it was six months before I got an interview, then a short while after that they offed me the job. During my time with the State we were encouraged to apply for every job that comes up. Even though you may have taken the same test 100 times, you have to take it each time. Your score will determine if you get an interview as they take the top blankety blank highest test results depending on how many positions they have to fill. If you interview well you may get an offer, but I have seen them decide at the last minute not to hire anybody.

I applied for admin asst III, but it does not list the department, it just says various.

Thanks for the input Buzz. It helps to have an idea of the process. Lol

[aqualung8705]

I've heard that the unemployment department is hiring, but their site doesn't list any careers. Also, the 2010 Census Bureau is hiring for temp positions (up to 10+ weeks), and the pay at least $14.50 per hour. You take a 28 question test, and only have to get ten right. The ph# to set up an appointment to take the test is 866-861-2010.

[rawg51]

I work for the state under mental health; i commonly see hiring slots for AAs but as far as I know (and I am in the know through the various meetings held) there is a freeze in hiring. The slots are still advertised because there are going to be current employees who will get pink slips, thus they are offered chances for lateral entry by being told of the available slots that are of immediate need. Basically the unemployment ax is going for those of less seniority levels and also where cuts to personnel are being done. I will tell you also that the agency I believe is still open to hiring physicians like me because there wouldn't be an agency to exist without doctors and there is always a shortage of doctors....

[Buzz123]

Originally Posted by Dimm

I applied for admin asst III, but it does not list the department, it just says various.

Thanks for the input Buzz. It helps to have an idea of the process. Lol

That is not a classified position so they could just hire you if they like you without going through all of the red tape. But there will be some.

Here's some info about older workers losing jobs. Good thing about the state is I don't think anyone there cares how old you are. Elderly Emerge as a New Class of Workers -- and the Jobless - WSJ.com