NURSING APPLICANT STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO CONDUCTING A JOB SEARCH

There are two ways to conduct a search:

1. Run searches and review the list each time search.
2. Set up your search criteria and let the system send you an email notification when you have a “match.”

1. To conduct a search for nursing positions
   Use the Detailed Search feature and select Nurses from the Job/Career Family dropdown box
   
   
2. To conduct a search for part time positions
   Use the Key Word Search feature and type “part time” (using the quotation marks)
   
   
3. To look at jobs most recently posted
   After running your search, click on the arrow next to the column entitled Posted Date.
   
   
4. To look at jobs by Nursing Unit (Department)
   After running the Detailed Search for Nurses, click on the arrow next to the column entitled Department.
   
   
5. To receive emails for postings matching your search criteria
   • Use the Review/Edit Account feature and answer Yes to the question “Do you want to receive email alerts when a new job is posted matches your saved criteria or matches your resume?”
   • Conduct a search using method 1 or 2 above. A list of jobs which match your criteria will appear. At the bottom of the page, enter a Name for your search (e.g., part time, RN, etc.) and save it.
   • You will automatically receive an email for each new job posting that matches your search criteria.
   • Once you receive an email, click on the link and it will take you to the log in page. Once you log in using your Uniqname and Kerberos password, it will take you to that posting.

To apply for positions
Before applying for a position for the first time, you need to save your resume to the system.

If you have a resume in Word format

• Select Attach under the Manage Resumes feature.
• Select a name for your resume.
• Click on the Browse button. Find your resume and double click on it to have it added.

If you have a resume in a format other than Word or HTML

• Select Copy and Paste under the Manage Resumes feature
• Select a name for your resume
• Copy and paste the text into the box provided

If you don’t have a resume, you can create one with the system

• Select Create New Resume under the Manage Resumes feature
• Select a name for your resume
• Follow the steps.
  Tips: Be sure to select the Add button after you enter education or employer information. Use the Next button to take you to the next screen. Choose Done when you’ve completed all the screens.

Once you’ve saved your resume to the system, it will always be there for you to use when applying for jobs.

To apply for a specific position

• After reviewing the posting information, click the Apply for Job button at the bottom of the page.
• You will be prompted to select a resume. Select your resume.
  Tip: A message box will come up about the pop up blocker. You can either click on the bar at the top of the screen to allow the pop up (your resume is considered a pop up), or just ignore it. If you don’t need to edit your resume, just ignore it.\
• After you select your resume, you will get a message that you have applied for the job. Note: You may also see an “action cancelled” message which relates to the pop-up blocker. This does not affect your resume going through.

Check out your home page
The bottom of your home page shows you how many jobs you’ve applied for as well as how many email messages you’ve received about job matches. This provides a great way to keep track of your bidding history.

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Revised 11/15/2006