Instructions
This Help File will provide context sensitive help to guide you though the
process of creating or editing a resume, or a job or project description. Click
on any i to view the relevant help file. A feature of this
site is the ability to generate resumes and job descriptions to a varying
degree of complexity so every effort has been made to provide help for every
option during the process.
Note. It is recommended that you CLOSE each help window, otherwise subsequent
clicking on the i will not appear to have any result since the
help screen will be hidden behind the open browser window.
Copy/Cut and Paste
You can ease the process of completing the forms on this site by copying and
pasting from your existing resume or job announcement. However, please be aware
that copying and pasting from word processors into web based forms can lead to
error messages. This occurs because programs such as Microsoft Word or Lotus
WordPro contain hidden formatting codes that cannot be read by form scripts. If
you wish to copy and paste from an existing document, first either save that
document as text (.txt) or copy and paste first to Notepad (or a third party
text editor like NoteTab) and copy and paste from there since the conflicting
formatting tags will have been stripped by this process.
Active
Check 'Active' to
display your information to the public.
This allows you to
create draft versions and make them 'Active' when ready for public
display.
You can also customize your listing by choosing what
is active at a particular time.
Active
Click Active to make your information display to the
public.
Desired
Position
Enter a short description or title of the position that you desire.
Display Start date
/ Display Stop date
Please enter the date (mm/dd/yyyy) you want public display of your resume to
start, and the date you want public display to stop.
Note that you are required to renew your posting within six months. You can renew by returning to make any desired modifications and entering new display dates.
Add New Resume Section
You create your resume by adding sections to it. You can add as many sections
as you want. For example, you may want one Objectives section, four Experience
sections, two References sections and one Qualifications Summary section.
Use the list of section categories to add new sections to your resume. The sections that you add will appear in your resume in the order of the listed categories regardless of the order in which you add the sections.
All sections have two parts: a title (or heading) for the section, and your content for the section. If you do not want a title, leave it blank.
You can group several sections under a single category by entering a Section Title to the first section in a category and then adding additional sections with no title. For example, you may add a References section with the title 'Database Programming' and in the content field enter a name and email address. Then click on 'Save and Continue' and the same blank References form will come up again so that you can add another 'References' section, leave the title blank, and enter the next name and email address. The result will be two references under 'Database Programming'.
Qualifications
Summary
This is where you may develop sections summarizing your qualifications.
Skills
This is where you may develop sections listing your professional skills,
whether technical, administrative, or managerial.
Work
Experience
This is where you may develop sections detailing your work or consulting
experience.
Education
This is where you may develop sections describing your education, which may
include your education at all levels, including continuing education.
Certifications
This is where you may develop sections listing the hardware and software for
which you have been certified .
Licenses
This is where you may develop sections listing the professional licenses which
you hold.
Publications
This is where you may develop sections listing your publications.
Professional
Associations
This is where you may develop sections listing the professional associations to
which you belong.
References
This is where you may develop sections listing your references.
Personal
This is where you may develop sections detailing your personal achievements and
experience, such as community involvement or sporting achievements and any that
may not be covered in any of the pre-organized categories.
Search
Criteria
The process of developing your resume on this web site enables you to specify
detailed criteria, related to you skills and abilities, which are used used by
prospective employers when searching for people with specific skills.
Display Start Date
/ Display Stop Date
Please enter the date (mm/dd/yyyy) you want public display of your job opening
to start, and the date you want public display to stop. Note that you are
required to renew your posting within three months. You can renew by returning
to edit your posting and enter new display dates.
Position Type
Comment
Use this space to comment on the type of position (direct hire, contract,
intern) you have available.
Schedule
Comment
Use this space to type any additional comments on the hours or work schedule
required for this position.
Duration
Comment
Use this space to type any additional comments on the duration of this
position.
Overtime
Comment
Use this space to type any additional comments on any overtime requirements or
policies for this position.
Job Location
(city)
Enter the location where the job incumbent will work; for example,
'Albuquerque' or 'Los Alamos, with travel to nearby cities.' Enter city names
to assure job seekers can find your posting when searching by city.
Job Purpose
Use this space to type a description of the purpose of this position. How does
the job relate to the organizational structure of your company or project?
Essential
Function
Use this space to type a description of the essential functions of a person in
this position. What duties will the applicant be expected to fulfill?
Work
Environment
Use this space to type a description of the work environment of the position
and of your organization. How will the applicant be expected to relate to the
work environment?
Preferences
Use this space to type any preferences for this position. For example, you
might prefer an applicant with a special skill or particular experience or
minimum level of attainment or education.
Compensation
Use this space to type salary, wages, or other information regarding
remuneration and benefits.
How to Apply
Use this space to type instructions regarding how to apply for this position,
who to contact, and any deadlines or other information regarding the
application process.
EEO Statement
Use this space to type your organization's equal opportunity statement for this
position.
Requirement
Type
Use this page to specify your requirements for the position. You can specify
requirements in the following categories: Skills, Experience, Software
Programming, Languages, Education, Licenses, Certifications, Hardware,
Equipment, Degrees by selecting the category from the drop-down box.
Additional requirements may be included under the Other category.
Complete the details (Name of Requirement, Years of Experience, Skill
Level and Distribution)for each category, then click on Save
Job Requirement and repeat the process for all relevant categories.
You can always click on requirements are complete at any time
and return later to add or edit the requirements.
Save Job
Requirement
Clicking on the Save Job Button with bring up this page again
so that you can enter another category of requirements for the job. You can
repeat this process as often as you like in order to complete as many of the
categories as necessary. You can always click on requirements are
complete at any time and return later to add or edit the
requirements.
Organization Password
Identifying your organization and providing a password
enables you and others who know the password to update job postings for your
organization.
Keep a record of your organization password that will allow someone to create an account and manage your postings should you leave the organization.
Position Type
Comment
Use this space to comment on the type of position (direct hire, contract,
intern) you are seeking.
Searching Suggestions
Begin by casting a wide net, and then refining your search. Enter only a
few characters in the 'Keyword' text box. Leave all other fields at their
default settings. This will give you a better idea of the results of your
search.
If too many records are returned, then you can further restrict your search by using the other search fields.
Do not enter more than one term in a text box, because the search uses your entire phrase. If you enter 'java, SQL', it will NOT return records containing either 'java' or 'SQL', but only records containing that exact phrase.
Note that every search option you select screens out resumes where job seekers have not selecting a matching option. For example, if you enter an ONET code, you would miss a resume that otherwise meets your criteria, but the job seeker did not enter an ONET code. On the other hand, ONET codes can help you target a specific occupational category. (Please do use them in your postings!)
Suggestion for Saved
Searches
Note that every search option you select screens out postings that do not have
a matching option. For example, if you enter an ONET code, you would miss a
posting that otherwise meets your criteria, but that does not have an ONET
code. On the other hand, ONET codes can help you target a specific occupational
category. (Please do use them in your postings!
We suggest you begin with broad simple searches using a keyword. If you get too many returns, then use the other options to screen out irrelevant matches. You might try two saved searches: one with a key word only, and one with an ONET code only , for example.
Using Filters to Search Resumes
Enter a few characters to filter the list to display only records containing
your filter. For example:
To further restrict the list, you can enter more charaters in a filter box and combine multiple filters. For example, you can filter for desired positions of 'electrical engineer' since '1/1/2002' with 'NM' in City/State.
Do not enter more than one term in a filter box, because the filter uses your entire phrase. If you enter 'java, SQL', it will NOT return records containing both 'java' and 'SQL', but only records containing that exact phrase.
Use the 'Reset' button to clear all filter fields. 'Reset' also sets sorting to 'Position' and records per page to 10, their default values.
Column Sorting
Click on a column heading to sort the list by that heading. You can also select
the column you want from the 'Sort by' drop-down list and click the Submit
button. The 'Sort by' drop-down list will always show what column is currently
used for sorting the list.
Sorting is carried through paging, so if you are on page 6 when you sort, then you will see page 6 of the sorted results. To go to the beginning of a sorted list, click on page 1. The 'Reset' button sets sorting to the default sorting column: Position.
O*NET Code
O*NET codes proved a standarized and focused way to identify particular
occupations. Using these codes can facilitate matching job seekers and
employers. We encourage employers to identify the O*NET code of job postings,
and job seekers to identify the O*NET code of the positions they seek.
O*NET, the Occupational Information Network, is a comprehensive database for defining and describing occupations. As the replacement for the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), it facilitates career counseling, education, employment, and training activities. The database contains information about knowledges, skills, abilities (KSAs), interests, general work activities (GWAs), and work context. O*NET data and structure will also link related occupational, educational, and labor market information databases. See the National O*NET Consortium for more informaiton.
Using Filters to Search Jobs
Enter a few characters to filter the list to display only records containing
your filter. For example:
To further restrict the list, you can enter more charaters in a filter box and combine multiple filters. For example, you can filter for jobs containing 'electrical engineer' in the Job Title field, posted since '1/1/2002', and with 'NM' in Location field.
Do not enter more than one term in a filter box, because the filter uses your entire phrase. If you enter 'java, SQL', it will NOT return records containing both 'java' and 'SQL', but only records containing that exact phrase.
Use the 'Reset' button to clear all filter fields. 'Reset' also sets sorting to 'Job Title' and records per page to 10, their default values.