Job Search

Q. How many different ways can I format my resume?
A. Employers will use your text resume to find you. However, you may attach up to three files to your job application using our Document Manager.

Q. How do I apply for a position that I'm interested in?
A. Click on "Apply for this job" button at the bottom of the ad and follow the simple instructions.

Q. Can I get any additional information on a job posting?
A. Since employers post their own jobs, they will only include the information that they want the job seeker to have. However, we do offer information on how to research specific companies in our Company Information area. Also, most companies have corporate web sites that you may find helpful.

Q. How do I know if the jobs that are posted are still available?
A. Jobs will stay on JobSpectrum.org for at least 30 days from the post date. An employer could opt to keep the posting up for 60 or 90 days.

Q. In my list of jobs applied to, one of the entries is crossed out. Does this mean the employer has seen my resume and isn't interested?
A. Active job postings appear in blue. If you see in your list of jobs that you've applied to that the entry is in black with a line through it, this means that the employer has either deleted that job or filled the position.

Q. How can I confirm that an employer has received my resume when I apply online?
A. Once you successfully apply online for a position, it will be listed in your application history in your Personal Account. You can also follow up with the employer if they list any contact information.

Q. Will JobSpectrum send me reports about the status of my job applications?
A. No. Once you have applied for a position, the employer will contact you if your qualifications meet their needs.

Q. How do I set up a New Job Alert?
A. Save your search criteria in a New Job Alert and the system will scan through new job listings each day to locate jobs that match your specifications. You will receive an e-mail notifying you when there is a match. You can then follow the embedded link in the e-mail message to view the matching career opportunities and apply to them directly if you like what you see.

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