Creating a Profile

1. The first step is to build a profile
2. It's easy to upload a resume that is already saved on a word processor such as Word or MSWord
3. Note that all fields highlighted in red are required
4. Some information will be extracted from the downloaded resume and populate the form. Be sure that all of the information is current and correct
5. Don't have a resume? Enter free-form text describing work experience, including employers, job titles and date of employment; educational achievements and licenses/certifications
6. Be sure to answer all the questions highlighted in red
7. Select a password that is secure and easy to remember
8. Click "Save and Submit"

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There are 4 Ways to Search for a Job:

• Structured Search
• Keyword search
• Concept search
• Specific job search

Structured Search

1. A structured search allows the user to search by location, job group, requisition number or posting dates
2. Select "Management" for job group
3. To select multiple locations, hold the shift key down and highlight the location simultaneously
4. Select the CT / Hartford item
5. Then hold down the Shift key and select the CT / Middletown item
6. And again to select the CT / Norwalk item
7. Click the Search button
8. The results show all the jobs that are classified in the management job group in the selected locations
9. Click on a hyper-link to view the job description
10. The Job Details page appears
11. Select the "Return to Job Search" link

Keyword Search

1. Key word searching allows the user to narrow down the results
2. Here is in example of a keyword search using project management as the keywords
3. Select "All" or a specific job group
4. To select multiple locations, hold the shift key down and highlight the location simultaneously
5. Hold down the Shift key and select CT-Hartford, CT-Middletown and CT-Norwalk
6. Hold down the Shift key and select CT-Hartford, CT-Middletown and CT-Norwalk
7. Hold down the Shift key and select CT-Hartford, CT-Middletown and CT-Norwalk
8. Enter the key word(s) that best describe the type of job being sought. "Project management" is the example used
9. Then click "Search"
10. Here are the results of the "search" when quotations marks were used around the words "project management." The results are positions that have both words in the description, in that order
11. See what happens when the quotations marks are removed and a comma is placed in between the words
12. Select the same locations
13. Type in Project, Management
14. Then click "Search"
15. The results are higher because the positions have either word in the description

Concept Search

Concept searches allows the user to search for relevant concepts without using exact words or phrases

• Enter free form text such as "I have managed many different projects."
• List words describing the type of work performed or the competencies possessed (e.g. project, manage, organize, monitor, complex, analytical, organized, communication)
• Copy & paste a current job description or resume

1. Select Job Group (All)
2. Select "All" for location
3. Type a free form description: " I have managed many different projects"
4. Click the Search button
5. The results with concept searches cross many job functions and locations

Specific Requisition Number

Use this option after learning about a specific job in a newspaper, internet posting or speaking with someone

1. Select "All" for job group and location;
2. Select 22399 for job Requisition
3. Click the "Search" button
4. Click the Position Title hyperlink to view the details

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Creating a Search Agent

A Search Agent is an automated job hunter. It automatically notifies the user, via e-mail, if a position becomes available that matches specified criteria.

IMPORTANT: Aetna's job searching system is updated real-time. It is possible that jobs which were posted yesterday may not be posted today.

Recommendation: Apply for position(s) as soon as possible. After a position is removed from the job posting system, it can not be retrieved.

1. To create a search agent, go to results page of a search that fits your criteria
2. Select "Save this Search"
3. Enter the "Search Title" (Project Management_CT)
4. Select Job Group (All)
5. Select Location(s)
6. Enter keywords
7. Check the box to be notified of openings
8. Click: "Save this search"
9. The Saved Searches page appears

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Applying for a Job

1. At the bottom of the job description, click on the box marked "Apply to this Job"
2. Select the Apply to this job link
3. If a profile has already been completed, the form will be populated with the information submitted when the profile was initially created
4. Verify that all the information is correct
5. If a profile has not yet been completed, the user will be invited to create a profile (go to chapter one of this demonstration)
6. At the end of the profile, click "save and submit"
7. The Job Search page displays the jobs you have applied for

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What Happens Next

• Once you have applied for a position, you will receive an e-mail acknowledgement of the action.
• The e-mail acknowledgement will contain a copy of the job description and the resume submitted.
  • Recommendation: Retain a copy of the acknowledgement for future reference. After a job is removed from the job posting system, it can not be retrieved.
• Credentials will be reviewed relative to the position requirements.
• Candidates will be contacted if the hiring manager(s) are interested in scheduling an interview.

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