Applying for Positions at McMaster University

  1. How do I view vacancies at McMaster University?
  2. How do I apply to vacancies at McMaster University?
  3. Forgot your password?
  4. How do I reset my password?
  5. How do I edit my current resume?
  6. How do I view all of the positions that I have applied for at McMaster University?

 

1. How do I view vacancies at McMaster University?

To view vacancies at McMaster University, visit http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers and click on "Careers @ McMaster"

You will be directed to the View All Jobs page.  This page displays all internal and external vacancies for staff positions at McMaster University.

There are two (2) additional options for viewing vacancies at McMaster University.

1) Quick Search - enter keywords, the location and/or job category of the type of position you are searching for.

2) Advanced Job Search - this detailed search allows you to search specific job information such as Job Type, Division, and Career Level.

 

2. How do I apply to vacancies at McMaster University?

1) Select the position that you are interested in by click on the position's "Job Title" on the Careers @ McMaster Job Board.

2) Read the Job Requirements and Description to ensure that this is a position you are interested in.

3) Click on "Submit your Resume to this Job"

To be considered for a job opportunitiy, all applicants need to create a user account and follow the resume submission process.

 

If you are a first time user, you will need to create a Resume Profile on Careers @ McMaster.

1) Click on "Create New Account".

2) Input all of your information, ensure it is correct and click on "Next".

3) To upload your resume, click on the "Upload Your Resume" button at the top of the screen OR cut and paste / type your entire resume into the Resume text field towards the bottom of this screen.

4) Input all of the information required and click on "Next".

5) To submit your cover letter, enter the name of your cover letter in the "Cover Letter Name" text field.  Type or cut and paste your entire cover letter in the "Cover Letter Contents" text field.

6) Click on "Apply".

Creating a cover letter is an optional step.  Though we strongly encourage you attach a cover letter to your application to positions at McMaster University, you can click on the "Skip/Apply" button to only submit your resume to the posted position.

 

If you are a returning user...

1) Enter your user login information and your password.  (Remember: this information is case sensitive).

2) Follow steps 3 - 6 above.

 

3. Forgot your password?

If you have forgotten your password, click on the "Forgot Your Password" link located below the Returning User log in area.  Enter your username (usually your email address) and click on "Retrieve Password".

An email will be sent to your email address which will provide you with your new password.

 

4. How do I reset my password?

1) Log into your account.

2) Click on "Change Password" from your Career Centre.

3) Follow the instructions on the screen that follows.

 

5. How do I edit my current resume?

1) Log into your account.

2) Click on "My Resumes" from your Career Centre.

3) Click on "Edit My Resume" on the right of the following screen.

4) Edit your resume, click on "Submit" when your changes are complete.

 

6. How do I view all of the positions that I have applied for at McMaster University?

1) Log into your account.

2) Click on "Resume Submission History" from your Career Centre.

3) All of the positions that you have applied for will be shown in your Resume Submission History.

 

When you are in your Submission History, there is an "Action(s)" column that allows you to:

  • View your checklist, this feature shows you a list of actions that need to be completed when applying to a specific job. It also shows the tasks that you have completed which are marked with a green checkmark icon.
  • View your resume, this feature allows your to view the resume you submitted
  • Find matching jobs, this feature automatically checks our entire site for jobs that match the posting you applied to.
  • Remove yourself from consideration, this feature allows you to remove yourself from the competition. Once you have removed yourself you are NOT eligible to reapply to this posting.