Career Preparation & Job Search for NIU Student AthleteseBook

 
Career Preparation & Job Search for NIU Student Athletes
 
 
 
 
 




Quick Start Guide

 


Victor eRecruiting can help you build a career
  • Access information about employers offering internships and co-op experiences; full-time, part-time, and temporary employment
  • Contact employers directly or schedule interviews through the Campus Recruiting program
  • Upload one or more versions of your resume and other job search documents
  • Include your resume(s) in electronic resume books
  • Research cities and industries, or obtain a profile of an occupation
Complete Your Profile
  • Log into your eRecruiting account [Username = your z#, Password = birthdate (mmdd)]
  • Select View/Edit Profile Data under the Profile tab on the navigation bar [first time users will be taken right to profile]
  • Select the desired view: Personal Info, Academic Info, Career Preferences, Continued Academics or Administration
  • Click the Edit link at the top of the section you wish to edit
  • Update your profile information
  • Click Save
Upload Your Documents
  • Log into your eRecruiting account
  • Select Upload a Document under the Documents tab on the navigation bar
  • Choose the document type on the Upload a Document page and click Next
  • Click Browse to select your document
  • Choose the correct document and click Open
  • Click Upload
  • Use a Word or RTF (Rich Text Format) file
  • When status is ready, click document name to view
Publish a Resume to a Resume Book
  • Log into your eRecruiting account
  • Select Publish a Resume under the Documents tab on the navigation bar
  • View the Resume Books in the Additional Resume Books section
  • Choose your resume from the Publish Resume dropdown on the corresponding Resume Book entry Click Save at the bottom of the page
Search for Jobs and Internships/Co-ops
  • Log into your eRecruiting account
  • Select Job/Internship Search under the Jobs & Internships tab on the navigation bar
  • It is recommended that you select one of the searches in the More Searches box based on the type of job you are searching
  • do not recommend using the BASIC search either on your home page or in the More Searches box.
  • Example 1: If you are searching for an internship, select Co-op/Internship Job Search
  • Example 2: If you are looking for a teaching position, select Educator Job Search Keep search criteria simple by selecting 1 or 2 important criteria to define your search Click Search Click on the Job Title to view the details of the job
Search for Employers
  • Log into your eRecruiting account
  • Select Employer Search under the Employers tab on the navigation bar
  • Locate the Employer Search section
  • Search alphabetically by selecting the first letter of the employer name
  • Search for a specific employer by typing the name of employer in the Employer Name field
  • Search for an employer by industry by selecting one industry or multiple industries in the Industry field
  • Click Search
  • dick on the Employer Name to view the employer profile
Create a Saved Search
  • Log into your eRecruiting account
  • Select one of the searches listed
  • Choose search criteria
  • Click Search
  • Choose the Save Your Search at the top of the list of jobs that is shown
  • Name the search in the Saved Search Name field
  • Choose the Yes option to receive e-mail notifications of job matches
  • Select Posted by my Career Center Only or from All Available Sources
  • Click Save
  • When you receive e-mail notification of a job being entered into eRecruiting that meets your criteria, you should login to eRecruiting
  • Select Job/Intern ship Search under the Jobs & Internships tab on the navigation bar
  • Select the appropriate Saved Search located in the Saved Searches box on the search screen
Apply for a Job
  • Log into your eRecruiting account
  • Search for Jobs (See Searching for Jobs section on previous page)
  • Select a Job Title from Search Results page to open the Job Details
  • Locate How to Apply section at the bottom of the Job Details page*
  • Click Apply
  • Select a Resume, Cover Letter or Other Document that meets the requirements
  • Click Submit

*Some employers request an application method other than through Victor eRecruiting. If so, follow the application directions.

Sign up for an Interview ... Only for Campus Recruiting where employers interview on-campus
  • Log into your eRecruiting account
  • Select Your Active Applications under the Applications tab on the navigation bar
  • The status of your active applications is displayed in the Employer Decision column
  • Once an employer has Accepted your application and the interview sign-up date has arnved, you may sign up for an interview slot
  • Click on Details...
  • On the Application Details page, under Employer Decision, click on Sign up for Interview
  • On the Interview Sign Up Page, find the schedule date you would like to sign up for and select the Time radio button associated with the time slot you desire
  • Click Save and your slot will be reserved
  • Confirm your interview by clicking "Your Upcoming Events" under the Calendar tab
Search for a Career Center or Employer Event
  • Log into your eRecruiting account
  • To browse all events, select Career Center Calendar under the Calendar tab on the navigation bar.
  • To find events on a specific day, use the Monthly Overview and click on the desired numeric day link.
  • To search for a specific event by event type or employer name, select Calendar Search under the Calendar tab on the navigation bar
  • Search using the By Event Type drop down box to search for a specific type of event
  • Search by Employer Name to search for events hosted by a specific employer
  • From any calendar search results, click on the Event Name for more event details




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