Job Application Resources

Your application is your chance to show us you are qualified for a position at Los Rios and deserve an interview. Here are our top application tips—

1. Read the instructions carefully.
2. Be factual about your experience as it relates to the position.
3. Read the duties of the position carefully. As you answer questions, communicate how your skills qualify you for the duties of the position.
4. Check for spelling and grammar mistakes. Compose your answers in a word processing program such as Microsoft Word, so that you can take advantage of the spelling and grammar correction functions. Ask someone else to read your application – they will almost certainly find things you missed.
5. The application is the primary screening document. Please provide full details and information on the application (cut and paste from resume if necessary).
6. Answer every question on the job application form. Applications with missing information or with a note of "see resume" will be disqualified.
7. Provide references. Current and previous employers will be contacted as references, typically after the first or second interview. References are not contacted for every applicant, only for individuals being considered for a job offer.
8. Attach all requested documents. Attach all required documents, and only attach optional documents if necessary to meet minimum requirements. Applications with additional documents attached that are not requested will be disqualified. 

The following statements are types of answers we are looking for:

• "I have a long work history of demonstrating how I have promoted a positive inclusionary environment, including my current position as a director a non-profit children's health services agency. The attributes that I have demonstrated towards being sensitive and promoting an inclusionary environment in the agency I work for is reflected in the success of the agency having a positive work environment for all that work there, and in meeting the needs of an un-served and under-served population that the agency serve. I have learned working with a diverse population that it is important personally and professionally to be sensitive, aware, and to promote diversity. My commitment in promoting diversity is essential in my understanding of others along with how I effectively communicate with others and how I effectively deal with others."
• "I have worked with diverse populations both as a Manager for a fast food restaurant and as an Administrative Assistant for a college that prides itself on having a diverse population of students. An example of promoting an inclusionary environment would be building a staff at the fast food restaurant that worked hard to understand each other as well as the customers, and open the lines of communication and cooperation among a diverse population. I also have a bachelors degree in Sociology, which has helped me to learn that there are many backgrounds and experiences that contribute to the personalities and perspectives of people. By being open to these unique perspectives I have learned to communicate better with a variety of people."
• "Coming from an immigrant family I have learned to be tolerant of others and respect the view of all people regardless of race, gender, disability, etc. I have learned that working with a group of diverse individuals is very helpful for the group and the individual. People with different backgrounds bring different ideas that can be very beneficial to the company where they are employed. You also learn new things everyday from different people, which is one of the many reasons why I like to work in a diverse environment."

Negative phrases such as "I quit," "I was fired," or "I was terminated" can be red flags. You should be truthful, but positive. Avoid saying anything negative about a past employer. The following are examples of positive ways to explain separations:

• Job ended
• Career advancement
• Return to school
• Relocated to an area with greater economic potential
• Personal
• Career change
• Will discuss in interview
• Involuntary separation
• Downsized
• Seasonal/temporary employment
• Company closed

Every job posting indicates if attachments are required. Not all attachments are required for all positions.

Types of Attachments

• Letter of Interest and Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Required for most positions.
• Supplemental Questionnaire
  • Some positions require a supplemental questionnaire.
• Unofficial Transcripts
  • If a job position requires transcripts, it will be noted in the application instructions section. You must attach unofficial transcripts that clearly show the title of your degree, the conferral or completion date (if applicable), and the total units attained. You only need to attach transcripts that reflect the degree(s), courses, and/or units required to qualify you for the position.
  • Individuals who have completed college/university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents, even if the foreign document has been accepted by another college/university in the United States.
  • Foreign transcript evaluations are only accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. Learn more about foreign transcript evaluations.
  • Only copies of transcripts from a US College/University or a Foreign Transcript Evaluation will be accepted. Do not include any foreign transcripts.
  • Graduate advising documents, certificates of degrees, diplomas, and grade reports will not be accepted as transcripts.
  • Current employees who are applying for new positions must still attach unofficial transcripts.
• Equivalency Determination (Letter or Form P-38)
  • If you indicated that you meet the minimum qualifications for a faculty position by previously being granted equivalency to teach this discipline by the Los Rios Community College District, then you need to attach the equivalency-approved letter or Form P-38.
  • If you indicated that your degree title does not match the discipline titles listed in the Minimum Qualifications section of the job posting – but you possess an equivalent degree and are requesting an equivalency review – then attach the equivalency review request form with your application. Learn more about the equivalency determination process.

Labeling Attachments

Make sure your attachments are labeled clearly. For example, if the attachment is a resume, label the document "resume" and include your first and last name. Remove or hide your Social Security number (SSN) and date of birth on your documents.

Uploading Attachments

You can upload a variety of document formats.

• Limit the size of your document to less than 2 MB.
• Use standard fonts, such as Times New Roman or Arial.
• Avoid complex tables and shading.
• Avoid the use of several columns in one document.
• Use black and white only.
• Avoid embedded images.
• Do not use password-protected documents.
• Do not upload the same document multiple times. Once you upload a document, it is available in the system for you to use for all future applications.
• Do not attach additional documents that are not requested.

After you attach documents, view them in your browser to make sure they look correct.

1. Log in to your Los Rios jobs portal account.
2. Start the application process by applying to a position.
3. Select Attachments, then select Upload. It may take a moment to open your folder structure.
4. Find the file on your computer, select the file, and then select Open.

1. Log in to your Los Rios jobs portal account.
2. Navigate to your job application and select Attachments from the menu.
3. Choose Recent Uploads under the required document.
4. Choose the document you want to attach.

1. Log in to your Los Rios jobs portal account.
2. Navigate to your job application and select Attachments from the menu.
3. Upload all required documents first (you must upload these first before adding optional documents). See How to Attach Required Documents to an Application above.
4. Select Add Supplemental Attachment and choose the attachment type.
5. You can upload a new document by choosing Upload, or attach a document you previously uploaded by choosing Recent Uploads.