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Employment/Recruitment
Questions
May
I apply for any City position at any time?
When
may I apply for a seasonal position in the summer? Fall?
How
do I find out what positions are available?
Where
can I pick up an application?
Once
I complete an application, how long will it remain on file?
Am
I able to drop-off an application after hours?
Is
it necessary to complete an application, or will a resume be
sufficient?
Should
I complete an application for every position I am interested in?
Should
I follow-up to find out the status of my application in the hiring
process?
How
long, approximately, is the hiring process for the City of Appleton?
Does
the City of Appleton conduct pre-employment testing?
If
I test with the City of Appleton, and do not pass, am I able to
retest?
What
are the different categories of City employees?
Where
can I find a job description?
What
are the benefits for a position?
General
Questions
What
are the office hours for the Human Resources Department?
How
many people does the City of Appleton employ?
How
many unions does the City of Appleton have?
Where
are the City Departments located?
Is
the City of Appleton civil service?
How
may I obtain an example of a City union contract?
Where
is the City Center located?
List
of Questions & Answers
Employment/Recruitment
Questions & Answers
May
I apply for any City position at any time?
No.
You may only apply for positions that are currently being
recruited for and are listed on the Open
position List.
When
may I apply for a seasonal position in the summer? Fall?
Typically,
the City of Appleton places an advertisement in the Post
Crescent/JOBS Publication in December for the upcoming open summer
positions. The ad will include a listing of all seasonal openings
with every department in the City of Appleton. Typically
interviews for the summer seasonal positions will be set-up around
spring break.
For
fall seasonal positions, we begin recruitment efforts in July.
These positions may not be advertised, however, you will find the
openings listed on our website.
How
do I find out what positions are available?
The
City of Appleton posts the current job openings in the following
locations:
Where
can I pick up an application?
You
may obtain applications through one of the following ways:
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On-line
at www.appleton.org -
select employment then select application
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Via
E-mail at 
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Pick
up an application in the Human Resources Office at the City
of
Appleton, 100 N Appleton
St., Appleton, WI
54911 (6th floor)
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Call
Human Resources at 920-832-6458
Once
I complete an application, how long will it remain on file?
If
you fill out an application for a specific position it will only
be kept on file through that hiring process. Any time you
are interested in a new position, and meet the minimum
qualifications you need to fill out a new application. We do
accept "updated" copies of applications previously
submitted.
Is
it necessary to complete an application, or will a resume be
sufficient?
It
is necessary to complete a City of Appleton application. We will
not accept or consider a resume in lieu of a completed application.
Return completed applications to us by turning them in
at the Human Resources Department, by fax or mail.
Should
I complete an application for every position I am interested in?
Yes.
Every position requires a completed application. You can retrieve
a City of Appleton application
from our website. There are two applications for the City of
Appleton - Regular and seasonal, please choose the
appropriate one. If you are applying for more than one
position at the same time, you may copy the application and submit
an original and a copy.
Should
I follow-up to find out the status of my application in the hiring
process?
No.
We will contact all applicants regarding their status in the
hiring process. We usually contact candidates between 2-4
weeks after the deadline date.
How
long, approximately, is the hiring process for the City of Appleton?
The
length of the hiring process depends on the position. Time
lengths vary due to testing requirements and other steps the position
may require.
Does
the City of Appleton conduct pre-employment testing?
The
City does conduct pre-employment testing. The types of test vary
with the qualifications necessary for a position.
If
I test with the City of Appleton, and do not pass, am I able to
retest?
Once
you test for a certain hiring process and do not pass, you are
eliminated from that process. You are eligible for retesting
in a different hiring process for which you meet the minimum
qualifications and are asked to test in the new hiring process.
Where
can I find a job description?
If
you would like a copy of a job description please call Human
Resources at (920) 832-6458 or email us at .
What
are the benefits for a position?
Benefits
vary for positions due to union contracts. Some general
benefits City of Appleton employees enjoy can be found at the
Current Employee information page. For more information on
benefits for a specific position, please email us at .
General
Questions & Answers
What
are the office hours for the Human Resources Department?
Monday
- Friday
8:00
a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
How
many people does the City of Appleton employ?
The
City of Appleton employs approximately 670 people in budgeted
positions.
How
many unions does the City of Appleton have?
The
City of Appleton has 16 unions.
Where
are the City Departments located?
Please
refer to the City of Appleton's Contact
Us Page and follow the link for specific department you are
looking for.
Is
the City of Appleton civil service?
The
City of Appleton is not civil service.
How
may I obtain an example of a City union contract?
You
may obtain City union contracts by emailing us at .
Where
is the City Center located?
The
Appleton City Center is located at 100 North Appleton Street, at
the intersection of Appleton Street and College Avenue. For
further information on directions to the City Center click HERE.
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