Consider taking a job with one of Stockton's government departments

Nearly 1,400 residents of the homes for sale in Stockton work for the city itself, making it one of the area's more sizable employers. If your move to one of the houses from the Stockton real estate listings is being prompted by the desire for new job opportunities, you would do well to keep the city's 12 departments in mind as potential employment options.

You should begin your search by checking out the job descriptions provided on the city's website. These entries feature detailed summaries of each open position, its prerequisites, desired qualities of applicants and figures for the minimum and maximum monthly salary. As one example, an accounting manager for the city makes between $6,489 and $8,332 a month, or $77,868 to $99,984 a year.

Once you've found a job you're qualified for, make sure there's an opening for it on the page featuring open positions. Complete the application according to the instructions provided, or print it out to fill out yourself and send it in (with all appropriate paperwork) to Stockton's official city address - 425 North El Dorado Street.

If your job requires a typing certificate, you'll need to receive one from any of the agencies or facilities pre-approved by the city. Some of these include Express Presonnel Services at 1151 Robinwood Drive, Suite A-1 and Volt Workforce Solutions at 2291 West March Lane, Suite #D100.