Preparation:
Polish your resume, craft a compelling cover letter, and gather references to ensure your documents shine.
Application:
Submit your resume, cover letter, and any other required documents through K-State’s online portal. Double-check for accuracy and be sure to complete all application questions.
Screening:
The hiring committee reviews applications and contacts selected candidates for initial interviews. Your application status can be viewed on your applicant profile. You will receive a notification when your application status changes.
Interview:
Impress in virtual interviews or in-person meetings with the team. Be ready to showcase your skills and enthusiasm.
Offer and Background Check:
Celebrate receiving a verbal and then a written offer! Once our offer has been accepted complete a background check and any other pre-employment requirements. Official written offers are sent via email and background checks are authorized electronically.
Onboarding:
Lock in your start date, finish all paperwork, and enjoy orientation. Meet your new team, learn about university policies, benefits, and job-specific training. Engage and integrate smoothly into your new role.
- Tailor your resume to the position for which you are applying.
- Quantify your success. Numbers speak volumes. Include specific achievements and quantify them whenever possible. e.g., increased sales by 20%, managed a team of 10.
- Follow instructions during the application process: Read the application instructions carefully. Missing a step can disqualify you from consideration.
- Upload your resume and allow our system to fill in the application fields. Please note that the document format can impact how the fields import. You may still have to complete or correct some fields.
- Give your references a heads up! Contact a list of professional references who are able and ready to speak to your qualifications and work ethic.
- Ensure that your email address and phone number are accurate as we communicate frequently by email and phone.
- Prepare for interviews, don’t try to wing it. Prepare answers for common interview questions and behavioral questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
- Review the job posting and requirements for the position before your interview.
- Practice talking about your knowledge, skills, and abilities and how they apply to the role.
- Ensure you have the appropriate Zoom link, address of interview, and other pertinent information ahead of time so you are prepared on the day of the interview.
- Ask your search committee questions. This shows you have a vested interest in the University and have thought about being successful in the role.
- Send a thank you email to the search committee members after the interview.
- Be sure to complete all new hire paperwork and to authorize your background check, if applicable.
- Check your email daily. You may receive email reminders of tasks to be completed, which could impact the timely processing of your first paycheck.
- Take note of when and where you should arrive on your first day of work.
