INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

• HAVE ALL YOUR INFORMATION ON HAND (DATES, REFERENCES, SALARY) PRIOR TO BEGINNING APPLICATION PROCESS
• ALL INFORMATION MUST BE “SAVED” ON THE APPLICATION BY CLICKING THE SAVE BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH PAGE PRIOR TO PROCEEDING TO THE NEXT/FOLLOWING PAGE/SECTION
• YOU WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO UPLOAD ONE DOCUMENT
  NOTE: MAKE SURE COVER LETTER, RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE SAVED AS A SINGLE DOCUMENT
• FIELDS DENOTED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) MUST BE COMPLETED TO PROCEED
• TO STOP AT ANY TIME DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS, YOU CAN SAVE INFORMATION BY CLICKING THE SAVE BUTTON ON CURRENT PAGE AND LOGOUT
• TO CONTINUE THE APPLICATION PROCESS, LOG-ON AS A RETURNING APPLICANT
• ONCE YOUR APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED FOR POSITION, YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO MAKE ANY CHANGES
• WHEN YOUR APPLICATION IS COMPLETE, CLICK SUBMIT APPLICATION BUTTON TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR POSITION

FIRST TIME APPLICANT

• FIRST YOU MUST CREATE USERNAME AND PASSWORD - ON NEW APPLICATION REGISTRATION FORM: YOUR USERNAME MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 4 CHARACTERS LONG
• THEN CREATE PROFILE - ON NEW APPLICATION REGISTRATION FORM: INPUT NAME, PHONE, EMAIL, PASSWORD, USERNAME AND CLICK REGISTER BUTTON
• TO APPLY FOR A POSTED POSITION - ON APPLICANT MENU: ENTER POSTING NUMBER OF POSITION
  NOTE: YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO APPLY FOR A POSITION BEYOND THE CLOSING DATE INDICATED
• TO CHECK APPLICATION STATUS - ON APPLICANT MENU: VIEW CURRENT LIST OF PREVIOUS JOB APPLICATIONS
• TO VIEW/EDIT PROFILE – ON APPLICANT MENU: CHANGE ANY INFORMATION
• TO CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD – ON APPLICANT MENU: ENTER CURRENT PASSWORD, NEW PASSWORD, CONFIRM AND CLICK CHANGE PASSWORD BUTTON

RETURNING APPLICANT

• FIRST YOU MUST LOG-ON WITH USER NAME AND PASSWORD – CLICK LOG ON
• IF YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN PASSWORD/USERNAME - ON LOG ON SCREEN, REQUEST EMAIL OF PASSWORD BY ENTERING USERNAME AND CLICKING RETRIEVE PASSWORD BUTTON; LOOK-UP USERNAME BY ENTERING YOUR HOME PHONE AND EMAIL (OPTIONAL) AND CLICKING LOOK UP USER NAME BUTTON
• TO APPLY FOR A POSTED POSITION - ON APPLICANT MENU: ENTER POSTING NUMBER OF POSITION
  NOTE: YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO APPLY FOR A POSITION BEYOND THE CLOSING DATE INDICATED
• TO CHECK APPLICATION STATUS – ON APPLICANT MENU: VIEW CURRENT LIST OF PREVIOUS JOB APPLICATIONS
• TO VIEW/EDIT PROFILE – ON APPLICANT MENU: CHANGE ANY INFORMATION
• TO CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD – ON APPLICANT MENU: ENTER CURRENT PASSWORD, NEW PASSWORD, CONFIRM AND CLICK CHANGE PASSWORD BUTTON

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) – EMPLOYMENT

How do I apply for a job at Tulane University?

Apply online by completing an application at: www.profilesams.com/tulane.
Log-on as a first-time applicant to create username and password, or as a returning applicant to edit profile, view job listing, complete an application and check the status of any position for which you have applied.

What if I forget my username or password?

On Log On screen:
You may request an email containing your password by entering username and clicking RETRIEVE PASSWORD button;
Look-up username by entering your home phone and email (optional) and clicking LOOK UP USERNAME button.

How do I attach/submit my resume, cover letter, or other materials?

You may upload one document at Upload Option by clicking UPLOAD RESUME button.
Make sure your cover letter, resume and references are saved as a single document.

Can I submit a paper application?

No, all applications must be submitted electronically and can be found at the website www.profilesams.com/tulane. No mailed, emailed, faxed documentation are accepted for application review, but must be uploaded as a single document to the electronic application.

How do I check application status?

Log-on as a Returning Applicant with your username and password to check the status of any application.

Is a new application required for each position I want to apply for?

Another position posting number can immediately be chosen and entered to continue without submitting a new application. If necessary, edits to your application can be made before an additional application is submitted.

What information must I provide on my application?

All information designated by asterisk (*) must be provided to proceed with the application.

What if I am not ready to apply at this time?

To stop at any time during the application process, save information on current page by clicking SAVE button and log-out.

When is my application complete and submitted?

The application will be submitted by clicking the SUBMIT APPLICATION button at the bottom of the final page.