Alabama's Public Liberal Arts University

Human Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Q) Where do I begin?
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To begin the application process, please select a user name and password that you will easily remember. You should write down your user name and password. You will need it to apply for other positions or check the status of your application the next time you visit the site.


Q) What information will I be asked to provide?

A) 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. Please gather this information before beginning the application.


Q) What if I do not have a Social Security Number?
A)
If you do not have a social security number or if you have concerns about providing your number, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Q) What if I have already created an application?
A)
If you have already created an application with this online employment system, and wish to update your information, please click on the "login using your existing user name" link below to login with the user name and password that you used when you created your application.

Q) What if I am not ready to fill out the application at this time?
A) If you do not want to complete the application at this time, please click "CANCEL" at the bottom of the page.

Q) Do I have to fill out an application?
A) Everyone who applies for a position is required to create an application which includes certain information. Any required information is denoted with an asterisk (*). However, the more information you provide, the easier it will be to effectively evaluate your skills, abilities and qualifications.

Q) What if I want to submit a resume?
A)
You will be able to submit 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.

Q) How do I save my application?
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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.

Q) Can I copy selected information from another electronic document?
A) Yes; for example, you can copy and paste the information from a Word or WordPerfect document directly into the appropriate fields in the application form.


Q) My document was created on a Mac, what do I need to do?
A) If you need assistance with converting files from Mac to PC, please visit the following web page, created by the National Teacher Training Institute: http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/ntti/resources/workshops/digital_file/pdfs/moving_files.pdf.