Applicant Questions about careers.umw
- Where do I go to view postings and apply for open positions?
- Can I apply directly with the hiring department?
- I applied for a position before the online system was implemented. Do I have to resubmit a new online application?
- Do I need to create a completely new application for each job posting?
- How do I begin the application process?
- What information will I be asked to provide?
- Can I copy selected information from another electronic document to complete the online application?
- What application materials will I need before I apply?
- What if I want to submit a resume along with my application?
- If I don't finish my application, can I save it and complete it at a later date?
- How do I save my application after I initially create it?
- What does it mean if I receive a message that I have not met the minimum qualifications?
- Can I resubmit an application for a job posting if I forgot to include information or if I need to change my address or phone number?
- Can I withdraw my application after I have submitted it for a specific job posting?
- How are open positions filled?
1. Where do I go to view job postings and apply for open positions?
You can view job postings and submit your application on any computer with internet access. A computer workstation is available at the University of Mary Washington's Office of Human Resources during business hours. Human Resource staff is available to provide assistance. The Office of Human Resources is located on College Avenue in the Fairfax House (white house across from Dandridge Street). Public computers may also be accessed at the Simpson Library at UMW, the College of Graduate & Professional Studies, local libraries, and Virginia Employment Commission offices.
2. Can I apply directly with the hiring department?
All employment applications must be placed through careers.umw.
3. I applied for a position before the online system was implemented. Do I have to resubmit a new online application?
Applications submitted for positions advertised prior to the implementation of the new system will not need to be resubmitted.
4. Do I need to create a completely new application for each job posting?
Once you have created an online application, your application will remain on file in careers.umw. You may access your application at any time by using your user name and password. You can submit your application for any of the open positions and edit and revise your application as needed to demonstrate your qualifications for each specific job posting.
5. How do I begin the application process?
To begin the application process, please select a user name and password that you will easily remember. You will want to write down your user name and password, as you will need it to apply for other positions or to check the status of your application(s) the next time you visit careers.umw.
6. What information will I be asked to provide?
You will be asked to provide personal information such as name, address, phone number, etc. You will also be asked to provide information about your education and previous employment, as well as contact information regarding your employment history and references. It will be easier to complete the application if you collect this information in advance.
7. Can I copy selected information from another electronic document to complete the online application?
Yes, for example, you may copy and paste your work experience information from a resume you have created in MS Word or WordPerfect directly into the appropriate fields in the application form.
8. What application materials will I need before I apply?
In addition to completing the online application, you may be asked to electronically attach additional materials such as a cover letter and resume. You may also be asked to provide the name and addresses of professional references. Supporting documents may be attached to your application in an electronic format such as MS Word or PDF. In some very specific circumstances, you may be requested to send additional materials directly to the hiring department. Please review the requested application materials noted on each of the online job postings to ensure that your application is complete.
9. What if I want to submit a resume along with my application?
You will be able to attach a resume each time you apply for a position. There will be directions prompting you how and when to attach your resume. Please note that attaching a resume does not substitute for completing the application form.
10. If I do not finish my application, can I save it and complete it at a later date?
You must click "Save" and "Continue to Next" or "Save" and "Stay on this Page" to save the information you have entered. If you close your browser prior to clicking "Save" and "Continue to Next" or "Save" and "Stay on this Page," your application and account will be saved, but you will lose the information on the last page that was not saved.
11. How do I save my application after I initially create it?
After you have completed all of the pages of the application, you must click "Save" at the bottom of the last page to save your application. If you close the screen or your internet browser or lose your internet connection before clicking "Save" on the final page, your application will not be saved and you will need to start over.
12. What does it mean if I receive a message that I have not met the minimum qualifications?
If information you submit indicates that you have not met all the minimum qualifications of the position for which you have applied, you will receive a message encouraging you to apply for positions more consistent with your qualifications.
13. Can I resubmit an application for a job posting if I forgot to include information or if I need to change my address or phone number?
You will not be able to make any changes to your application once it has been submitted for a specific position, and careers.umw will not accept more than one application from the same user for any job posting. You may contact the UMW Human Resources office at (540) 654-1046 for assistance.
14. Can I withdraw my application after I have submitted it for a specific job posting?
You may withdraw your application up until the closing date of a job posting. However, you will not be able to re-apply for that position through careers.umw once you withdraw your application.
15. How are open positions filled?
Based on review of the applicant's qualifications, the hiring department will select candidates for further consideration and will contact successful candidates for interview or additional information.