Apply here: State of Illinois Jobs
The State of Illinois has really great career opportunities in almost every field that you can imagine! Come check out our current openings and create a career profile for easy ongoing applications. We’ll even help you set up job alerts to let you know when we have openings in areas that you are seeking!
1. Click on this link to get started: work.illinois.gov. Or, you can open a browser window and enter: https://illinois.jobs2web.com. • (If you wish to copy and paste the link, highlight the link with your mouse, right-click and select Copy Hyperlink. Open a browser window, click in the address field and then right-click and select Paste.)
2. You will reach the main page of our Really Great Careers website. From here, you can: • Search for Jobs • Create your Career Profile to apply for jobs • Set up alerts for jobs you are interested in to be notified as soon as they become available
3. Let’s create your account! Scroll to the bottom of the web page to Join Our Talent Community and enter in your email address. Click the Sign Up Now button. You will arrive at the Create an Account screen. • Enter in your information. • Click the notifications box to receive email notifications. • Read and accept the data privacy statement
Click Create Account. You will know that you have successfully started your profile when you receive this response. Click View Profile.
4. Let’s finish your Career Profile. Please note, if you are applying for a Merit Comp (Non-Union) position, you are REQUIRED to upload a resume and complete all required segments. A. B. C. B Each section of the Candidate Profile expands so you can enter your information. Click on each section title. Start by uploading your resume if you have one in the My Documents section. (This will populate your information if your resume format is readable, saving you time and energy.) Complete all required information in each section (as noted by the asterisks *). A C 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS APPLICANT JOB GUIDE 2025-11 D. Click SAVE often, as the application may time out. E. F. G. H. I. Jobs Applied – After you have applied for a job, the information will show here along with status updates. Saved Applications – If you have started applying to a position, you may save it at any point until you are ready to submit it. Applications must be submitted on or before the posted closing date. Saved applications are not submissions and will not be considered for employment. Previous Employment – be sure to list month, date, and year so that your experience and time in positions are counted correctly. Education – Remember to select the Degree Status for accuracy to receive credit for your educational experience. Skills – Do you have special skills such as Python coding, Project Management, or Leadership? Be sure to list them here. E D F G H I 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS APPLICANT JOB GUIDE 2025-11 J. Certifications/Licenses – Are you certified in Lean Six Sigma? Have a Real Estate license? This would be the place to make sure we know about them. K. L. Geographic Mobility – What counties would you prefer to work in? Are you willing to move to another part of the State? Let us know! Save Often – Now that you have entered in your profile information, click SAVE one more time! J K L Congratulations! You are ready to search and apply for positions within the State of Illinois!
