How to use our website
Wmjobs is more than just a jobs board, with numerous other functions. This section of the website outlines how to use each of the functions:
• Personal account
• Mobile, e-mail and RSS alerts
• Vacancy search
• Job search results
• Applying for a job
• Talent pool
• Job by type
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Personal account
Users are required to create a personal account. By clicking on the ‘create a profile’ key, it will take you to the ‘Registration’ page. Completion of the required details will assist with making any applications, as the information inputted into this section will automatically upload on to the portal application form.
Your personal account is a secure, password protected area, where you can store information such as saved job details; part-completed, completed or submitted application forms.
On accessing the user profile in future, click on ‘Log-in here’ where you will be prompted for your e-mail address and password.
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Mobile, e-mail and RSS alerts
If you wish to be alerted to new vacancies when they are advertised, you can register for mobile, e-mail or RSS alerts. You can do so by accessing the section on wmjobs home page.
To register to receive job alerts you are required to select the categories which match your specific criteria. These categories are job type, location, employer, salary range, term of employment and keyword. Only alerts for jobs which match these criteria will be sent to you. You will only receive an alert once for a specific job, however, it is possible to register for one or more job types, locations, terms of employment etc simply by holding down the control key and multi-selecting search categories
If you wish to unsubscribe from receiving e-mail alert, you can do so by following the unsubscribe link on any e-mails or by logging into your personal account and selecting ‘unsubscribe’.
You can also receive job alerts by SMS. The search criteria used is the same as that for jobs by e-mail. A checkbox will be available on the job alerts registration page for you to state if you wish to receive a notification message via your mobile.
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Vacancy Search
Searching for vacancies is achieved either by accessing the “Find your perfect job” section on the portal home page, via “Find a job” located on the toolbar.
There are numerous search facilities to make it easy for you to narrow down the list of vacancies to suit your needs. They are:
• Job type – This lists the different areas of work within which there are vacancies.
• Salary – This lists the salary range of vacancies.
• Location – This lists the area within which a vacancy is situated.
There is an advanced search which refines the criteria further. Additional search options when using this facility are:
• Working pattern – The preferred contract type and working hours can be selected here.
• Keyword search – This will locate all vacancies with a particular word or words in the job title or job description. You can also locate a job by its vacancy reference code by using this section.
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Job search results
On completing a job search, you will view a list of the vacancies which meet your chosen criteria. The information displayed is the employer, location, closing date, salary and hours. By rolling over the job title, a short description of the job will become visible. For detailed information click “view vacancy”. The “add to job basket” key enables you to save the information in your personal account to view later. You can also see where the job is located by clicking on “view location on google maps”.
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Applying for a job
After completing a search, by selecting a particular vacancy, you will see fuller details relating to that post. Job descriptions and person specifications are shown on the right-hand side. You have the option to apply now, add to the job basket (which will place the details within your personal account) or send the details to a friend.
When selecting “apply now” you will be taken to the portal application form Need to add in something for those LAs who are using their own forms. How will this work?
There are six screens to the application form; the first being “personal details”. Much of the information you had given when registering will already have been copied into this section. You will need to complete all sections of the application form, before submitting it, however, indicating “not applicable” for sections which are not relevant.
View further information on how to apply or see hints and tips on completing application forms.
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Talent pool
Registering your details with wmjobs is an ideal way to be kept informed of vacancies which may be of interest to you.
You can do so by accessing the talent pool. You will be required to select the organisation(s) with whom you wish to work, and also the area of work within which you are interested. You will then be asked to provide information on a range of areas, such as skills, qualifications and experience. This will give potential employers an idea of your current levels of skill and knowledge, your current or most recent area of work, your preferred future area of work (for example, you may be looking to change direction in your career). In addition, you will be able to upload your CV (this is purely to provide information to employers for talent pool purposes, as most wmjobs employers do not accept CVs from applicants).
As vacancies arise within the organisations with whom you wish to work, officers may view your details in the talent pool and, if they believe you may be suitable, notify you of the vacancy. You will be sent information relating to the job and invited to submit an application. On doing so, you will then be required to go through the same recruitment process as any other person who has applied for that particular vacancy.
If you wish to be sure of being notified of all vacancies in your preferred area of work, please register with the mobile, e-mail and RSS alerts.
The information submitted in the talent pool will be kept securely and will only be viewed by designated officers within the organisation with whom you have shown an interest in working.
If you wish your details to be removed form the talent pool you will need to log in to your account and edit your talent pool profile. There you will be able to turn your profile of. To ensure that the information in the talent pool is as up to date as possible, users who have not accessed their details for three months or more will receive an automated e-mail asking for their permission as to whether they wish to continue to be included in the database.
For more information on security, please view the privacy statement.
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Job by type
To easily see the number of current vacancies in each area of work (e.g. administration, finance, social work) you can view these on the portal home page by clicking on the “job by type” tab.
By selecting an area of work, you will see all the vacancies within this area.
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