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'Hiring Process' Related Questions

How do I find out what jobs are available at Texas Tech?
A list of available positions can be viewed 24 hours a day at Texas Tech Employment Website on any computer with Web access. All Texas Tech positions are also listed at the Texas Workforce Commission.

How does the application process work?
Applicants will complete an application online at Texas Tech Employment Website from any computer with Web access. Applicants can view open positions and apply to any listed by answering job-related questions. If referred, the application documentation will be immediately viewable by the hiring manager.

How do I apply for positions at Texas Tech?
You must first complete the online application at Texas Tech's Employment Website on any computer with Web access. You may then view open positions and apply to any listed by answering job-related questions. If referred, the application documentation will be immediately viewable by the hiring manager. You may attach an electronic resume or cover letter as you apply for each position. Please bring your resume/cover letter with you on a disk if you plan to use the computers at a Texas Tech Recruiting Office.

What if I do not have a computer?
Computers and staff are available at the Texas Tech recruiting Offices Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Computers are also available at your local library and Texas Workforce Commission sites.

Can I apply directly to a hiring department?
No. The Recruiting Offices are the central intake point for all Texas Tech vacancies. Only those applicants applying through the Recruiting Office can be considered.

Can I contact the hiring department to find out more about the job posted?
No. The Applicants are not allowed to contact the Department directly.

How soon will I hear something?
During the application process, applicants will have an opportunity to answer job-related questions. Applicants will know immediately if they have been referred to the hiring department for evaluation. Hiring departments will contact applicants they wish to interview.

How long can I use my application to apply for vacancies?
Applications remain on file as long as you are actively applying for positions. If you do not apply for any positions for a full year, you will have to reenter your application before you can apply again. Applications can be reviewed and updated at any time.

What do I do if I can’t remember my login information?
If you remember your user name but have forgotten your password, you can enter the user name and then click the “I forgot password” link. If you are still unable to log onto the system, you may contact the Employee Service Center Office at (806) 742-3851 ext239. In order to receive your user name and to have your password reset, you will be required to provide specific information that will need to be verified by Employment Staff.

Can I attach a resume or cover letter?
Yes. You may attach a resume and cover letter as you apply for each position. Electronic documents in Word or PDF format can be attached during the application process. These documents should be in black and white only and should NOT include pictures. Please remember to bring your resume or cover letter in electronic format with you to the recruiting Office if you plan to use these computers to apply.

If testing is required, what do I do?
Contact the nearest Texas Tech recruiting Office for instructions regarding skills testing.

How do I know the status of a position?
You will have the opportunity to monitor all your positions online.

How old do I have to be to work at Texas Tech?
You must be at least 16 years of age to work at Texas Tech, although not all positions are available for individuals ages 16-17 years of age.

I have been convicted of a crime. Can I apply for a position at Texas Tech?
You are welcome to apply for a position at Texas Tech. However, many positions are designated as Security Sensitive and your conviction may restrict you from holding these positions. Background investigations are performed for anyone hired for a Security Sensitive position.

I am a Texas Tech student, where can I find student employment?
You may contact the Office of Student Financial Aid Office at (806) 742-3681 or access the website at http://www.fina.ttu.edu. The Student Part-time Employment Office posts jobs located on campus as well as within the Lubbock community.

Can I print my application?
Yes, after logging into your account you will click on the “preview application” link. After opening the page you will be able to print the application.

What are the advantages of an on-line personnel employment site?
There are several advantages:
 - The ability to save your application on-line to use for future job openings.
 - The ability to update your application with specific skills and experience related to the posting.
 - The ability to access and review the job requirements while completing the application.
 - The ability to submit your application immediately to all TTU campuses.
 - Minimizing the risk of missing a deadline or loss of the application.
 - The on-line application saves time when you want to apply for multiple jobs at one time.
 - You can apply for several positions throughout the year, with the same application.
 - The ability to keep track of the status of your application and the recruitment process.
 - The ability to learn about and apply for positions any time and from any computer with Web access.

'Search Posting' Related Questions

How do I find out what jobs are available at Texas Tech?
The job listing is available 24 hours a day at Texas Tech's Employment Website on any computer with WEB access.

Where do I go to search the job postings and apply for positions?
You may view job postings and submit your application online at Texas Tech Employment Website. Computers are available at the Texas Tech University Employee Service Center Office Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Applicants may also apply at any public library or the Texas WorkSource Commission sites.

'Job Profile Creation' Related Questions

What is a 'Job Profile' and do I have to create one?
The 'Job Profile' at is entirely optional. The Job Profile allows the Employee Service Center Office to contact you via email when new jobs are posted that may be of interest to you, or match at least one of your skills. Your 'Job Profile' allows you receive a notification (email), when certain positions matching your profile become available. Please read the instructions on the site, while creating your profile, for more information. Completing a Job Profile does not automatically apply you to a position. It is still necessary to complete an application and to apply directly to positions in which you are interested.

How long does it take to create a profile?
It only takes minutes to create your Job Profile. You create your user id and password, along with some other personal information. Please remember your user id and password, as these will be required to log into your account to apply for a position or make changes to your profile or to track your application.

'Application Creation' Related Questions

How do I apply for positions at Texas Tech?
You must first complete the online application at Texas Tech Employee Service Center Website on any computer with Web access. To begin the application process you must first create a user account, which includes a user name and password. The user name and password should be something you can easily remember (WRITE IT DOWN). You will need this information to apply for future positions and to check the status of applications you have submitted. Once you have created your user name and password, you will continue to the next page and the system will guide you through the application process. You may then view open positions and apply to any listed by answering job related questions. If referred, the application documentation will be immediately viewable by the hiring manager. You may attach an electronic resume or a cover letter as you apply for each position. Please bring your resume/cover letter with you on a disk if you plan to use the computers at a Texas Tech Employee Service Center  Office.

What information will I need for the application?
You will provide general information such as name, address and phone number. There will be screens for both educational history and work experience. When completing the work history portion you will need to provide the employer’s name and contact information, the month and year you began and ended work (where applicable), along with job duties, the supervisor’s name and title and ending salary.

How do I apply to a specific position?
Once you have completed the application you will access the “Search Postings” screen and search positions by Requisition Number, Job Category, Job Title, Job Type or by Work Location. Once the position has been accessed you will click on the word “View” beneath the job title and be able to view the posting details. If you would like to apply to that specific position, click on the “Apply to this Posting” link at either the top or bottom of the page and continue until you have saved the application.

Where do I send my resume or cover letter?
Resumes, cover letters, recommendations or other documentation are to be attached while applying to a specific position. The documents must be in Word format or in PDF format. If you do not have a computer or scanner, you may contact the Employee Service Center  Office to have these documents scanned and attached.

Can I use more than one resume?
Yes, the Texas Tech University online hiring system allows you to submit a resume for each position you apply for.

What should I include in my resume?
An applicant should include: Name, current address, telephone number and an email address. The body of the resume should include duties performed, and your skills and abilities. No pictures or personal information should be included on a resume.

Do I have to create a completely new application for every position I want to apply to?
No. Once you have created an application it remains active for one year without any activity. Instead you will pull up desired positions and click on the “Apply to the Posting” link and your application will be attached to it.

Do I have to resubmit a new application every time I need to make changes or additions?
No, you will log into your account and edit your application using the “Edit Application” link on the left side of the page. If you have already been referred for a position and would like to attach your updated information you will need to contact the Employee Service Center  Office at hrs.employee.services@ttu.edu or (806) 742-3851 ext. 239 to have a representative in the Employee Service Center  Office forward this information to the appropriate department(s).

When I access my account it states that I have not applied for any positions, but I completed the application. What happened?
Once you have completed the application you must search for specific positions to apply for. By clicking on “Apply to this Posting” the application is attached to that particular Job Posting.

Can I save my application without completing it?
Yes. You will need to make sure that you have created your user name and password and entered data into all fields with asterisks. You may then continue to the end, save the application (at the bottom of the page) and return to it at any time.

Can I apply for the same position twice over a period of time?
No. An applicant is not able to apply to the same position more than once.

Can I apply to a position I previously cancelled applying for?
Yes. If you cancelled applying for a position, you may submit your application as long as the position is still listed on the website.

Who will see my application?
Your application is only seen by the Employee Service Center  Offices and the hiring department.

Can I apply directly to a hiring department?
No. The Employee Service Center  Office are the central intake point for all Texas Tech vacancies. Only those applicants applying through the Employee Service Center  Office can be considered viable candidates for a position.

Can I complete an application if no jobs of interest to me are listed when I search the postings?
Yes, you may complete your application, save it and continue to monitor the website for positions of interest to you.

Does everyone have to fill out an application?
Yes, all applications for staff positions must be filled out on the website.

I already work at TTU, do I still have to fill out an application?
Yes, it is likely that you have acquired additional skills, experience and perhaps education since you originally applied. In addition, completing an on-line application ensures your qualifications and personal information will be documented and ensures accurate applicant tracking for every position.

Can I apply for jobs on the telephone?
No, the new Texas Tech Online Employment System will not allow telephone nominations. Instead you will be required to apply online.

'Applied for Position and Waiting' Related Questions

Did you receive my application?
Once you have applied to a position, you will receive a confirmation number. Please write down your confirmation number. You will receive a confirmation number each time you apply to a position. If you do not receive a confirmation number, your application has not been submitted to a position.

When will I be contacted by the department I applied to?
The Employee Service Center  Office serves as a the central intake point for positions available with the University. The Office is not involved in the hiring process itself. Contacting you for any purpose is at the discretion of the department.

Can I contact the department directly about my status?
No. You will need to access your account and refer to the “Manage Jobs Screen.” The status column will either read “Referred” or “Not Selected for Position.” The status of “Referred” means that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position and your application has been systematically sent to the department. The department will contact you by phone for interviewing purposes.

How long will a position remain open?
All positions must remain on the website for a minimum to ten (10) working days. A position can close at any time after it has met the ten (10) day posting requirement.

If I am offered an interview, is there a way for me to go and look at the job description?
Yes, by logging into your account and viewing the position applied to.

Can I withdraw my application after it has been submitted?
Yes. You may withdraw your application by clicking the “Withdraw Application” link beneath your status. However, once you have withdrawn the application you will not be able to reapply to that particular position.

'Attended Interview and Waiting' Related Questions

When will I know of the final selection, after the interview?
You will be contacted by the department to let you know, if you are selected.

Can I contact the department directly about my status?
No. You will need to access your account and refer to the “Manage Jobs Screen.” The status column will read “Not Selected for Position,” if you have not been selected. If selected the hiring department will contact you.

'Selective Service' Related Questions

What is Selective Service registration?
Registration is a way our government keeps a list of names of men from which to draw in case of a national emergency requiring rapid expansion of our Armed Forces. By registering all young men, the Selective Service ensures that a future draft will be fair and equitable.

How can I register?
Men 18 through 25 years old can register by completing a form at the post Office. Some high schools have a faculty or staff member who serves as a Selective Service Registrar. Most men turning 18 can also register by mail, if they receive a Selective Service form in the mail. Selective Service System offers a comprehensive web page at http://www.sss.gov/ that provides further information on how to register on-line.

Who must register with Selective Service?
Virtually all men must register. The exceptions to this rule are very few and include: nonimmigrant aliens on student, visitor, tourist, or diplomatic visas; men on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces; and cadets and midshipmen in the Service Academies and certain other U.S. military colleges.

What are the Employment Services Coordinator’s (ESC) responsibilities during the hiring process in regards to Selective Service?
If a male employee is between 18 and 26 and properly registered, verify his registration either by checking his registration card or by accessing the Selective Service internet site at http://www.sss.gov/regist.htm and clicking on "Check a Registration".

If an applicant, between the ages of 18 and 26, has not registered, refer him to the local post Office and ask him to bring back a certificate of mailing as proof of registration or refer him to the U.S. Selective Service System internet site at http://www.sss.gov/regist.htm and ask him to register on line. Attach a copy of the employee’s Registration Card, Certificate of Mailing or On-line Verification to the employee’s I-9/New Employee Packet and send it to the Personnel Benefits Office.

Where can I find additional information about Selective Service?
Additional general information can be obtained from the Selective Service System internet site at http://www.sss.gov/regist.htm.

'USA Patriot Act' Related Questions

What is the USA Patriot Act?
The USA Patriot Act is a law signed by President Bush, after the September 11, 2001 tragedy. The full name of the act is the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001. The law makes it unlawful for restricted individuals to work with certain biological agents, toxins or delivery systems.

How do you know where biological agents, toxins or delivery systems identified by the USA Patriot Act are used on campus?
Working with principal investigators and laboratory directors, the TTU Office of Environmental Health and Safety and the TTUHSC Office of the Associate Vice President for Research identifies campus facilities that use these agents, toxins or delivery systems and positions within the laboratories that have access to them. Whenever an identified position in one of those laboratories is advertised, the Requisition form sent to the Recruiting Office will indicate that the position falls under the provisions of the USA Patriot Act. This will require that the applicant selected must pass a Department of Justice "Security Clearance" review before permitted to begin work in a lab where a select agent(s) are used.

What happens if an applicant is a restricted individual under the USA Patriot Act?
If an applicant is identified as a restricted individual under the USA Patriot Act, he or she is not eligible to fill a vacancy in a laboratory that is doing work requiring compliance. However, the applicant can still apply for other campus positions that do not fall under the Act.

What happens if an applicant refuses to fill out the required Security Clearance form?
An applicant who refuses to fill out the required compliance form is regarded as having given an answer that would disqualify that applicant.

What penalties are there under the Patriot Act for restricted persons who work with these dangerous biological agents?
The act allows for the punishment of those who knowingly violate the law by a fine or imprisonment of not more than 10 years, or both.