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All of our applications are taken online. You can click on the blue “Apply” button to the left of your screen from the search page, OR you may click into a specific job and click the “Apply Online” button on the top right of your screen. Either option will take you where you need to be. You will be asked to log in if you already have an account. If you do not, you will select “New User” and create an account. Remember to keep up with your username and password as this is how you apply and check your status in the future.

We ask applicants to create an account for a number of reasons. First, having an account ensures that your information is already in our system and you do not have re-enter your data for every position to which you apply. It cuts down on your time to apply significantly if your information can simply pre-populate. Also, having an account helps to keep you informed of your status during the recruitment process. At any time, you can log in to your profile and see your standing for any positions for which you have applied.

The length of the process varies from position to position due to a number of factors. The size of the candidate pool, the number of internal candidates, scheduling needs of the hiring manager and other interviewers and availability of resources all play a role in how quickly a position is filled. We take your time very seriously and do everything we can not only to keep things flowing, but also to keep you apprised of your status.

If you forget your login information, you will notice “Forgot my username” and “Forgot my password” links just below the login fields. You may be required to use the email address you entered when you first registered. That will be the email where any reset notifications will be sent. If for some reason you have forgotten this email, you will have to email shaw.recruiting@shawinc.com in order to retrieve your login credentials.

We understand that the security of your data is critically important. Our site is secure with HTTPS on our website and our application. Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is the secure version of HTTP, the protocol over which data is sent between your browser and the website that you are connected to. However, should you have questions, please feel free to contact us at shaw.recruiting@shawinc.com.

If you find that you need technical support, please email shaw.recruiting@shawinc.com and someone will be in contact with you to help resolve the issue.

Our applicant tracking system accepts most resume formats however, we recommend that you do not use a resume template as they can get distorted when uploaded.

If something as listed as a requirement, then you must be sure you have it reflected in your application materials. If it is not, then we will be unable to consider you for the role. However, we do consider military experience when assessing a candidate’s qualifications. We understand that our nation’s veterans bring an extraordinary array of skills and training to any position and we actively work to understand how these skills can translate to our job categories.

We are sensitive to the fact that you will want to be kept informed of your status. Therefore, we have touch points built into our process so that you will hear from us when you move to the next step in the process, when the position has been filled, and if/when you are no longer being considered. You may also log into your account at any time and check your status by clicking on the “My Jobpage” tab on the top left-hand side of your screen.

At this time, we are only able to accept resumes for specific positions. If you don’t see the particular job you are looking for today, please continue to check back as our jobs are posted in real time as they come available. What is listed today could be different in a day or two. You can also build a profile in our system and “opt in” to receive alerts when a position is posted that meets your stated interests.

If you have successfully submitted your resume and application, you will receive a pop-up message right away that informs you that it was received.



You will also receive an email message to the address you used when you registered in our system.

Yes! When you created your account, you may have noticed an option to “opt in”. This feature allows you to be informed when positions that match your preferences are posted. If you did not opt-in but would like to take advantage of this option, simply make sure you are logged into the system. Under the My Jobpage tab, there will be a link to access your candidate profile to your right.



Click that and it will bring up your employment preferences. At the bottom of the listed preferences, you will see an option to sign up for email alerts any time a position is posted that matches your preferences. Select this option and then select Save and Close.

When we fill our jobs, there are a number of factors that are considered. It could be that an internal candidate was identified or that another candidate’s experience better matched the requirements. Whatever the case, we try to give feedback but due to the volume of positions and applicants you may not always know why another candidate was selected. Be assured that our recruiters look at every resume/application that is submitted and gives consideration to all candidates in the pool for each requisition.

Shaw is proud to offer our associates benefits that support them now as well as provide for their future. From medical, dental and life insurance, to a robust 401k plan, our offerings account for both the expected and unexpected needs of our associates and give them much-needed peace of mind.

She uses a behavioral-based interviewing technique called Targeted Selection. Targeted Selection is a proven method for evaluating candidate competencies based on their past behavior in order to hire the right people for a given job. It provides a structured, efficient, transparent and consistent process for making hiring decisions and helps hiring managers avoid common rating errors.

 

 

The questions you will be asked will relate to the competencies required for the job, so you will not see many (if any) theoretical questions. The interview questions are designed for you to be able to give specific examples of your background and experience. Here are a few examples:

• Tell me about a time when you made a bad decision. What did you do?

• What was your most difficult sale and how did you approach it?

• Provide an example of a situation where you had to create an agreement between parties who originally differed in opinion, approach, and objectives.

• Give an example of a situation when you had to turn down a customer request for a good reason. How did you handle the case?

• Give an example of an effective/innovative solution you created to solve a problem.

• Tell me about a time you had to go above and beyond your job responsibilities in order to get a job done.

We suggest thinking about your answer as a short story with a beginning, middle and an end. Targeted Selection labels this as the “STAR” approach:

• Situation/Task - What was the situation or task in which you took action? (Spend about 30 seconds setting the stage.)

• Action - What and how did you say or do in response to the situation or task? (Spend about two minutes describing the exact steps YOU took, in order.)

• Results - What was the outcome of your actions? (Spend about 15 seconds describing a measurable accomplishment or key learning.)

The questions you will be asked will relate to the competencies required for the job (which are listed in the job description) so think about that with the above in mind.