External Candidates Applying for a Job This guide provides instructions to help you search job openings and apply for jobs at the J.R. Simplot Company. The guide includes the following sections: Browsing open positions Applying for a job What to expect after you apply Checking your status Browsing open positions Follow these steps to review current open positions: 1. Go to www.simplot.com, click Careers in the lower right corner of the page, and then click Search Jobs & Apply. The "Welcome to our Career Site" page opens. 2. Under "Find a job," click All open positions. The "Openings Search" page opens with a list of current job openings. The leftmost pane displays a list of all open positions. The two panes on the right highlight "Recent Jobs" (posted in the last 7 days) and "Hot Jobs" (high priority requisitions) from the full list. Note: The jobs listed here are primarily technical or professional. If you are interested in a production job at one of the Simplot sites, please call the Employment Center at 877-878-7404. 3. Click the arrows at the bottom of each pane as necessary to view the complete job list. You can also use the search fields at the top of the page: Location States where Simplot has employees Work Type Full time, Part time, Temporary, etc. Category - Agriculture, Finance/Accounting, Information Technology, Sales, etc. Enter your search values, and then click Search to narrow the list. For example, to view only Idaho jobs, click the Location arrow, select Idaho in the list, and then click Search. 4. Click anywhere on the line for a particular job to read the description. To return to the jobs list, click. Applying for a Job When you are ready to apply for a job, here are the steps you will take: 1. Register to create an applicant account and enter your contact information. (You only need to register once, and your contact information becomes part of your profile.) 2. Optional: Add information to your profile, including your preferences and talent attribute information. Adding this detailed information is not a requirement to apply for a job, and you can add or update information in the profile at any time, including your contact information. 3. Apply for the job you are interested in. Last Update: August 12, 2011
Register Update Profile (optional) Apply Before you begin: Review the tips in the following table to help you complete online forms in the Simplot Careers Web pages. Use the arrows in a field (box) to select an option from a list. Use the Calendar button to click a date in an onscreen calendar, and then click OK. OR Use the Filter button in the upper right corner of certain selection lists to narrow the list to the value you enter. 1. Click the Filter button in the upper right corner of the selection list. 2. Type all or part of the item you are looking for in one of the filter boxes that opened above the columns. You can use an asterisk * before and after your entry to filter for all entries that contain those characters. 3. Click Go. The list narrows to only items that contain the characters that you entered. For example, when you fill out the Education Institution section of your profile, you click the arrow to select a value from a list. To quickly find Michigan State University, you would click the Filter button, type *Michigan* in the Description filter box, and then click Go. To clear the filter, delete the entry you typed in the filter box, and then click Go. 2
Register Follow these steps to register for an account in the system: 1. Go to the "Welcome to our Career Site" home page. Here is how to get there: If you are on the "Openings Search" page, click Home on the yellow menu bar at the top of the page. If you are on the www.simplot.com home, click Careers in the lower right corner of the page, and then click Search Jobs and Apply. 2. Click Register. The Career Space "Register Registration Process" page opens for you to create an applicant account. Note: If you have previously registered, click Login instead of "Register," enter your User Name and password, and then click the Login button. Then skip to the Update Profile section in these instructions. 3. Enter your Email Address, which will also function as your User Name, enter a Password, and then enter the Password again to confirm. 4. Use one of the following options to enter your contact information: Option #1 Upload a Resume: Browse to and upload your resume. This option uses information from your resume to automatically enter your contact information and some of your other Profile information. This is a convenient option for many applicants. Your resume is added to your Profile, and is also automatically attached to any job applications you submit. At any time, you can change or update your Profile information, and you can delete the resume from your Profile and add a fresh one. Option #2 Complete Information: Complete the entry fields with your Contact information. Use this option if you prefer to attach a resume to each job application you submit, rather than having the resume reside with your general Profile. 5. Click Continue. A Registration confirmation page opens. 6. Click Done. You are returned to the "Welcome" page. From here, you can browse open positions and apply for any jobs that interest you. 3
Update Profile (optional) Your profile contains the contact information you entered when you registered. If you chose Option #1 to upload your resume when you registered, some of the information from your resume will be filled for you already. You can also enter your job preferences and talent attributes if you would like, and you can update your profile information at any time. Completing a detailed profile is not required to apply for a job, but doing so provides a benefit your profile information is stored in the system, and available to our recruiters when they look for candidates for current and future positions. Note: If you have already updated your profile, or would prefer not to at this time, skip to the Apply section in these instructions. Follow these steps to update your profile. You can use the arrows (, ) to expand and collapse the sections as needed for easier viewing: 1. Make sure you are registered, and logged in. On the "Welcome to our Career Site" home page, under "Manage my account," click My profile. (If you are on another page within the Simplot Career Site, click My Profile on the yellow menu bar.) 2. Click Update Contact Info, review your current contact information, and update as needed. Make sure to include the Primary contact information and preferences for contact method, time, and phone number. When you are finished, click Save. (If you do not have any changes, click Back.) You are returned to the "My Profile" page. 3. Click Update Preferences, and enter your preferences. Remember that this is optional, but we recommend completing at least your relocation, travel, and compensation preferences. When you are finished, click Save. (If you do not have any changes, click Back.) You are returned to the "My Profile" page. 4. Review the following instructions for the Talent Attribute section: Click to add new information in a category. Click to save the information you have entered and return to the "My Profile" page. Click to save the information you entered and open a new page to enter more in the same category. Click the Filter button to narrow lists to specific values. 5. Enter your profile information as explained in the following table. Employment History Start with your current or most recent employment. Note that your current employer would only be contacted if you select the Permission to Contact check box. Education History Education: Specialization: Institution: Click the arrow to select your education from the list. If the list does not contain your education, type it in the Other box. Click the arrow to select your specialization from the list. If the list does not contain your specialty, type it in the Other box. Click the arrow to select your institution from the list. You can click the arrows at the bottom of the window to page through the list, or you can filter the list to find your institution. If the 4
Competencies and Skills list does not contain your institution, type it in the Other box. You only need to fill in the institution address if you typed the institution in the "Other" box. A "Skill" is the ability to perform or manage a certain task or group of tasks well. Example: PRODUCTION PROCESS Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Click the arrow to select a skill from the list. Use the arrows at the bottom of the window to page through the list, or filter the list to find your skill. If the list does not contain your skill, type it in the Other box. Make sure to also enter Source, Date Acquired, and explanatory Comments as needed for each skill you add. Credentials Click the arrow to select a credential (licenses, certifications, etc.) from the list. Use the arrows at the bottom of the window to page through the list, or filter the list to find your credential. If the list does not contain your credential, type it in the Other box. Make sure to also enter Credential Number, Original Credential Date and renewals, and Credential Source. Attach an electronic copy of the credential, if possible. Achievement History Enter any achievements that relate to your career, such as awards, initiatives, organizations, and publications. Click the arrows to select the type of achievement, and the role you played. Attach an electronic copy of the achievement, if possible. References Enter the names and contact information for your professional references. 5. Attach any additional documents that you want to reside with your profile. Note: You can attach a resume to your profile at this point. (If you chose Option #1 to upload your resume when you registered, it will already be attached to your Profile. ) You can also delete your resume from your profile. If you prefer, you can wait and attach your resume to particular job application during the application process that is explained in the Apply section. Follow these steps to attach a resume or other document to your profile: a. Click the Attachments tab, and then click Add. b. Select your document type. (If your document type is not in the Type of Document list, leave the box blank.) c. Click Browse, find the document on your computer, double-click the file to attach it, and then click Save. 5
Apply Follow these steps to apply for a job. (Remember that you must be registered and log in before you can apply for a job.) 1. Go to the "Openings Search" page that lists all of the open positions. Here is how to get there: If the yellow menu bar is at the top of the page you are viewing, click Search for Jobs. If you are not logged in to the system, log in to the Careers area of the Simplot Web site as you did before. On the "Welcome to our Career Site" home page, under "Find a job," click All open positions. 4. Click the arrows at the bottom of each pane as necessary to view the complete job list. You can also use the search fields at the top of the page: Location States where Simplot has employees Work Type Full time, Part time, Temporary, etc. Category - Agriculture, Finance/Accounting, Information Technology, Sales, etc. Enter your search values, and then click Search to narrow the list. For example, to view only Idaho jobs, click the Location arrow, select Idaho in the list, and then click Search 3. Click anywhere on the line for the job you are interested in. The job description page opens. Note: You can click Save to Job Cart if you are not ready to apply at this time. The Job Cart holds the list of jobs you are interested in. 4. Click Apply Now. The Job Application Process begins with the "Consent Agreement" page. 5. Read the Consent Agreement. If you agree with the terms, select the I Agree check box, and then click Continue. The "Questions" page opens. 6. Answer the questions as completely as possible. Please use only standard punctuation marks such as periods, commas, quotes, and question marks (no special characters). When you are finished, click Continue. The "Acknowledgement" page opens. 7. Read the Acknowledgement. If you agree with the terms, select the I Agree check box, and then click Continue. The "Self Identification" page opens. 8. Select your Gender, Ethnicity, and Veteran Status, and then click Continue. The "Summary" page opens. 9. Review your Contact Information for accuracy and update if necessary. The Preferences and Talent Attributes sections contain your Profile information. You can add or update the information at this point (optional). 10. Follow these steps to attach your resume and other types of documents to your application. (Note that your resume will already be attached to the application if it is included with your Profile.) a. Scroll down to the Attachments section, and then click Add. b. Select your document type. (If your document type is not in the Type of Document list, leave the box blank.) c. Click Browse, find the document on your computer, double-click the file to attach it, and then click Save. 11. Decide whether to submit your application now or submit later. 6
To submit your application now, click Submit Application at the top of the page. To submit your application later, click Done at the bottom of the page. (You will have the opportunity to add or update information when you return.) When you return, click the My Applications tab to find the job application you have started. The job will have an "Incomplete" status. Click the Continue Applying button. You can review and update the information you previously entered as you click the Continue button to page through the application. When you come to the "Summary" page, click Submit Application if you are ready to apply. After you submit and answer the "Where did you hear about us?" popup questions, a Summary "thank you" page opens, confirming your submission. What to expect after you apply When we are ready to advance to the interview stage, you will receive a phone call if you are selected. We appreciate your patience as we review all of the resumes received against requirements and needs for the position. In the event you are not selected for an interview, you will receive an email notification when the job is closed. The time between applying and interviewing can vary greatly depending on the hiring manager, position, business needs, etc. Please feel free to check your application status online, update your resume, or browse our Web site for other career opportunities that spark your interest. Checking your status Follow these steps to check the status of your application at any time. 1. Go to the "My Applications" page that lists all of your applications. Here is how to get there: If you are logged in to the Career area and the yellow menu bar is at the top of the page you are viewing, click My Applications. If you are not logged in, log in to the Careers area of the Simplot Web site as you did before. On the "Welcome to our Career Site" home page, under "Manage my account," click My Applications. The "My Applications" page opens with the position(s) that you have applied for. 2. Review the application date and status (Processing, Incomplete, or Withdrawn), and then click anywhere in the line item to open the application. The Application opens to the "Application Details" tab. Note: If you want to withdraw your application while on this tab, click Actions, and then click Withdraw. 7