How many applicants apply for a position?
The number of applicants who apply for a position varies from vacancy to vacancy and recruitment to recruitment. The average number of applicants for any one position is generally around 50. It is not uncommon, however, for us to receive over 100 applicants for one vacancy. Specialized positions, such as Public Health Nurse or Engineer III, may have fewer than 10 applicants. Keep in mind that the application process at Clark County is very competitive. Since many applicants hired into positions have qualifications that exceed the advertised minimum requirements, we recommend that you target those positions that most closely match your experience, education, and interest.
The number of applicants who apply for a position vary from vacancy to vacancy and recruitment to recruitment. The average number of applicants for any one position is generally around 50. It is not uncommon, however, for us to receive over 100 applicants for one vacancy. Specialized positions, such as Electrical Inspector or Soil Scientist, may have fewer than 10 applicants. Keep in mind that the application process at Clackamas County is very competitive.
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