Create Candidate Profile & Search/Apply to Jobs from the Amtrak Careers Site

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1 Create Candidate Profile & Search/Apply to Jobs from the Amtrak Careers Site Target Audience: External Applicants This job aid explains how to create your candidate profile and search/apply for a job on the Amtrak Careers site. Perform this activity when you are ready to create a candidate profile and/or search and apply for a job. You only need to create your candidate profile your first time applying for a job. When creating a candidate profile, you are required to begin the application process. However, you may stop after uploading your resume and complete the application at a later time or not at all. If you have not found a specific job to match your needs when creating your candidate profile, select any job title to start creating your candidate profile. The time it takes you to complete your candidate profile will vary, but it usually takes minutes. NOTE: Incumbent/current Agreement/Non-agreement applicants are to apply using the Careers module within My CareerTrak. Steps for Creating a Candidate Profile 1. Access the Amtrak Careers site using the following link: The Amtrak Careers screen opens. Click Search Jobs. A list of open jobs displays. 2. NOTE: You may enter a Keyword or Location to filter your search results. Postings expire at 12 am EST at the beginning of the selected expiration date. Please note, new postings can take several minutes before they are returned in search results on the career sites. 1

2 Review the list of job openings. Click the link of the job title that matches your interest. 3. A job description displays along with other information related to the job. NOTE: If you do not find a job that matches your criteria, select any job title to complete your profile. You do not have to complete the application. 4. Click Apply Now. A menu of different methods to apply displays. Choose Apply Now. 5. The Start Your Application pop-up window appears. 2

3 You now have two options: 6. a. If you are an existing user: Enter your address and password. Click Sign in. The My Candidate Profile screen opens. Go to step 15. b. If you are not an existing user, go to step Click Create to begin creating your candidate profile. The Create Account window appears. 8. Complete the required information denoted by an asterisk (*). 3

4 If desired, edit the My Job Agents section. 9. You can remove the job and/or modify any data in the Keywords, Location and Frequency fields. NOTE: Job Agents are notifications that you receive about job openings that match the criteria you specify. 10. Click Next. NOTE: A Security Warning window may display. If this occurs, click Yes. 11. Click the Country of Residence dropdown arrow and choose the appropriate country. Your selected country displays in the field. 12. Select the Terms of Use link. The Data Privacy Consent Statement window appears. 4

5 Review the statement and click Accept. 13. The Data Privacy Consent Statement window disappears and you are returned to the Career Opportunities screen. NOTE: You can also print the statement by clicking Print. ATTENTION: If you decline the Data Privacy Consent Statement, you cannot move forward with creating your Candidate Profile. 14. Click Next. Your Candidate Profile screen opens. 15. ATTENTION: In order to save your Candidate Profile, you are required to upload your resume and complete all required fields marked by an asterisk (*). Scroll down the page, and select the Click here to attach your Resume link. A window appears for you to upload your resume. 5

6 16. Click Browse to locate your resume and then click Upload. Your resume appears noting the current day as the Last Updated date. To complete your Candidate Profile, you must complete all required fields, denoted by an asterisk (*), in the following sections: 17. What is your professional experience? What is your educational history? More Information ATTENTION: Scroll to the bottom and to the right of the screen to reveal and answer all the required questions. NOTE: If you open a section within your candidate profile, you must complete the section OR close the section. Do not leave a section open and uncompleted. Click Save. 18. The Changes pending message disappears indicating your changes have been saved. You have created your Candidate Profile. 6

7 You now have two options: 19. a. If you want to return at a later time to complete applying for the position Click the X in the upper right corner of the screen to exit the Amtrak Careers site. b. If you want to complete the application process for the position now click Next. The Job Application screen opens. NOTE: The remaining steps in this job aid show how to apply for a job via the Amtrak Careers site. Steps for Applying to a Job 20. Complete the Additional Information section, along with all the required fields denoted by an asterisk (*). 21. Complete all fields in the Applicant Statement section, acknowledging that you have answered all questions to the best of your abilities. 7

8 22. Complete the pre-screening items within the Questions section. NOTE: Pre-screening questions and number of questions vary based on job position. Click Apply. 23. The Career Opportunities screen opens displaying a confirmation that your application has been sent. You will receive an confirming that your application has been submitted. NOTE: You can click Save to complete the application later. You have successfully completed creating your candidate profile and searching / applying to a job from the Amtrak Careers site. 8