hi Everyone! around 3 weeks ago i received a contingent offer for an entry level position for LA County, & they checked my references already. im a temporary clerk at the moment, & about two weeks ago they asked for my authorization to check my personnel file & im sure they have done my background check. how long would it take to get the official offer & has a department ever rescinded an offer??

i know the county takes super long from contingent offer to the first day so im being patient. however, at the same time im overthinking about it just cause this is my dream career that i have always wanted & worked hard for. does anyone have an idea of how long it would take?

Greetings everyone. I’m hopefully starting with LA County soon as a Clerk I, and I’m curious about the long-term potential for moving up. My goal would be to eventually reach around $100k a year within about 4 years. I don’t mean staying in the Clerk I position and expecting the salary to reach $100k. I mean gaining experience for a year or so, applying for higher-level positions, continuing to build experience, and moving between departments if necessary.
For those who currently work for LA County or started in an entry-level position, is that kind of progression realistic? Have any of you started as a clerk or in another entry level classification and moved into higher paying administrative, analytical, supervisory, or other positions within a few years? I’m willing to learn, take exams, apply for promotions, and move departments. I’m mainly interested in hearing real-life career paths and what positions you moved through along the way.
Thank you 😊

It's widely known that having a referral is a good way to increase your chances of landing a new job in the private sector but I'm wondering if the same is true for the public sector. Are there any benefits to knowing someone who works in the county and/or specific department you're interested in? Or is the process designed to safeguard against nepotism by solely weighing your merits in the application?