Unlocking Public Sector Careers For STARs
Developed by Opportunity@Work and SkillUp, a practical guide to help STARs navigate state government hiring and land roles in public service.
Public sector jobs offer stability, purpose, and long-term career growth. But for many workers skilled through alternative routes, the path in is not always clear.
Hiring processes are structured. Requirements can be unclear. And strong candidates are often screened out before they have a chance to demonstrate what they can do.
This guide was built to change that.
It provides a clear, step-by-step approach to help STARs find roles, navigate the application process, and compete based on skills, not credentials.
A State Government Application Guide for STARs:
Find The Right Roles
Learn how to navigate government job boards, understand job classifications, and identify opportunities aligned to your skills.
Build A Strong Application
Translate your experience into skills-based language that aligns with minimum and preferred qualifications.
Navigate The Hiring Process
Understand structured interviews, assessments, and timelines so you can prepare effectively and stay competitive.
Land And Start The Role
Evaluate offers, understand benefits, and successfully transition into public service.
Download the Guide
We partnered with SkillUp to develop the State Government Application Guide for STARs, a practical resource designed to help workers navigate public sector hiring and translate their skills into successful applications.