Job Aids for External Candidates
Job aids for applicants that are not currently employed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
MassCareers Create a Profile guide
MassCareers Apply for a Job guide
JAWS* USERS - Job Aids for External Candidates
MassCareers Create a Profile guide for JAWS Users
MassCareers Apply for a Job guide for JAWS Users
*JAWS ("Job Access With Speech") is a computer screen reader program that allows blind and visually impaired users to read the screen either with a text-to-speech output or by a refreshable Braille display.
Job Aids for Internal Candidates
Job aids for applicants that are currently employed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
MassCareers Create a Profile guide - Internal applicants
MassCareers Apply for a Job guide - Internal applicants
JAWS* USERS - Job Aids for Internal Candidates
MassCareers Create a Profile guide for JAWS Users - Internal applicants
MassCareers Apply for a Job guide for JAWS Users - Internal applicants
*JAWS ("Job Access With Speech") is a computer screen reader program that allows blind and visually impaired users to read the screen either with a text-to-speech output or by a refreshable Braille display.
MassCareers System Requirements
Operating Systems/Browsers
| Windows OS | Mac OS X | |
|---|---|---|
| Edge | Certified | Not Supported |
| IE 11 (64 Bit) | Supported | Not Supported |
| Safari 10 | Not Supported | Certified |
| Safari 9 | Not Supported | Supported |
| Firefox 52 ESR | Certified | Not Supported |
| Chrome 56 | Certified | Supported |
- Certified: Applies to Browsers/OS versions that are considered mainstream. This typically includes current and possibly other recent versions which are likely to be used by a majority of users.
It is a best practice to use certified browsers. - Supported: Applies to previously certified older Browsers/OS versions that are still supported by their vendors and are still used by a significant number of users.
- Not Supported: Applies to previously supported Browsers/OS versions that have been de-supported by their vendors and/or those never supported or not yet supported by Oracle.
Mobile Devices
- Android 6 and IOS 10 Operating systems are supported.
Cookies
- Browser cookies must be enabled in order to apply for a job or create a profile.
Accessibility
MassCareers is compatible with the following 3rd party accessibility software tools.
- JAWS – Screen Reader – Version 16 or later
- ZoomText – Screen Magnifier / Screen Reader – Version 10
Third Party Software
- Adobe Reader 9 (and up)
- Adobe Flash 10 (Supported) / Flash 11 (Recommended)
- Excel 2003 and 2007+ (for OBI Reporting)
- Outlook 2003, 2007 and 2010
Internet/Network Connection
- 384 Kbps (minimum)/1 Mbps (Ideal)
How to Search for Job Opportunities at State Colleges and Universities
Looking to work in higher education? Check out job opportunities at state colleges and universities. You can search and apply for jobs directly with those institutions.
How to Search for Job Opportunities at State Colleges and Universities
Contact for MassCareers Resources
Phone
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.