What is the hiring process?
The typical process is as follows: 1) Candidates apply online through 3M.com; 2) Applications/resumes are routed to the hiring managers; 3) Hiring managers review all qualified applications/resumes and select candidates to interview; 4) Once candidates are selected for interview, the hiring manager arranges for a time/date of the interview; 5) The hiring manager makes his/her selection to fill the opening and the offer is accepted by a candidate. 6) When a position opening has a candidate selected, emails are sent to all interviewed candidates to notify them that the position has been filled. All applicants for the position can view their application status by clicking on “View Application Status” from the Applicant Home page. 7) Selected applicant is set up for a background check and medical screen; 8) Start date is established and the applicant is scheduled for New Employee Orientation.
Once a recruitment is opened for either a specific timeframe, or, as a “series”, in which case it remains open for an undetermined time, job announcements are posted. Applications are received and evaluated, applicants are notified of status, and an eligible list is created. When a department has a vacancy, the list of top ranking applicants is provided to the requesting department. The department conducts interviews and makes the hiring decision.
Once a position becomes open, it is first posted internally for approximately 5 days for current employees to apply for if they qualify. Once the internal posting is closed, the position is then posted on the City’s website and possibly in the Milwaukee Journal or other community newspapers, magazines, etc. Job postings usually describe the position, qualifications and education required, benefit/wage information, and how and when to apply by. Late applications are not considered. Once the application deadline ends, the applications are thoroughly examined by the Human Resource Coordinator and Department Head. Applicants who do not posess the qualifications required will not be considered. The qualified applicants are listed and presented to the Civil Service Sub-Committee for certification. Once certified, those applicants are then able to be tested and/or interviewed for the position. Usually, all applicants who submit an application for an open position will be notified via phone or
You must submit a current résumé and cover letter by fax, mail or email. In your cover letter, please indicate in which region you would like to work. Even if there is more than one province or territory where you would like to work, you must send your résumé to the regional office nearest you. The person in charge of hiring will make sure your résumé is sent to the applicable office(s). Most of the time we organize group interview days, where several applicants and staff come together for information sharing and activities. After the group interview day, we will hold individual interviews, check references and then offer positions. If you are hired, you must provide us with a criminal record check and the completed Katimavik medical form. Fees for the exam are reimbursable up to $100. In most provinces and territories, you will need to obtain a special driver’s licence in order to drive the van that transports participants. There is also a three-month probation period.
