FAQS

Registration
Managing my profile
Searching for and saving job ads
Applying for jobs
Creating and uploading résumés
Privacy protection

Registration

How do I register? To register as a job seeker, go to the home page and click on 'Register' in the top menu or click here. This will take you to the registration page where you will need to enter your details, including a username and password of your choice (you’ll need these to log in to site at every visit). When you’re done click on 'register' at the bottom of the page. You’ll now be able to log in to your new account.

Is registering free? Yes.

Why should I register? If you want to save searches, upload résumés, apply for jobs, create video résumés, receive RSS feeds on jobs just listed and anything other than conducting a job search, you will need to register.

I’m having trouble logging in but my details are correct. What should I do? If you’re details are correct, make sure you don’t have caps lock on and you’re in the correct section (Job seekers not Advertisers) of the site. If this still doesn’t work, click on the link to reset your password and send us an email so we can get to the root of the problem.

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Managing my profile

How do I modify my profile? Once you have logged in, you will automatically enter your 'Manage my profile' section. From here you can select various tasks by clicking on the text links on the page, You can: manage and add an online résumé; view your saved searches and jobs as well as jobs you've applied for; upload video résumés; and change your password and details. All from one handy location.

Searching for and saving job ads

How do I search for jobs? There are two ways to search for jobs on Sold Jobs. For a quick search, use the ‘Find Jobs’ search option on the homepage to enter keywords and job descriptors such as location, salary and job category to narrow the search. If you want to conduct a more detailed search, select ‘Advanced Search’ from the top menu bar. An advanced search provides you with additional search filter options. Once you’ve selected your search criteria, click ‘search’ and voila – a list of current job vacancies matching your search criteria will appear. If there are no jobs matching your search criteria, a message will appear and you can go back and search again.

How do I display details of a job ad? To view the details of a job ad, click 'View ad' or click on the title of the ad to bring up the details page.

How do I know if a job ad is current? All job ads include the date it was posted so it’s easy to track both current and saved searches. Simply click on the job ad to see more information.

Can I review my searches later? Yes. The built-in save search function allows you to save your searches as well as customise your search profile. Click 'Save search' in the right hand column, and your search will be saved and accessible from your 'Manage my profile' menu under 'My saved searches'.

How do I save my search? To save your search, click on 'Save search' in the right hand column when your search results have appeared. This will save the entire job list in your search.

How do I save job ads? To save individual job ads, select the job ad(s) you wish to save by ticking the check box next to the ad. Next, click on 'Save Ads' in the right column beside the jobs list.

How do I manage or view saved job ads? Click on 'Manage my Profile' in the top menu, and then go to 'My saved jobs'. This will bring up a list of your previously saved job ads that you can view, print, or delete.

How do I manage (delete/view/edit) saved searches? Click on 'Manage my profile' in the top menu, then click on 'My saved searches' to view previously saved searches. This will bring up a list of your saved searches which you can then view, edit or delete.

How do I print search results? To print job ads from your search result,  select 'printable' in the right hand column beside the job list.

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Applying for jobs

How do I apply for a job on Sold Jobs? To apply for a job, click on the 'Apply for this job’' icon (second from the left) at the top right hand side of the job description details. This will open the online application form where you can enter your details. After completing the fields you have several options on how to attach your résumé. Choose from:

>      No Résumé – if you choose this option you are required to write a message explaining why you’ve chosen not to.

>      Attach my personal résumé - you can upload a file from your computer using the built in upload function.

>      Use my Sold Jobs résumé –you can choose to attach a résumé previously uploaded and saved in ‘Manage my profile'.

>      Attach a previously used résumé – you can select a résumé you’ve attached to a previous application.

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Creating and uploading résumés

How do I upload my video résumé? Once you have logged in, go to your 'Manage my profile' section and select 'My videos' from the left hand menu. Next click on 'Add new video' and follow the instructions. The time taken to upload your video depending on your computer, internet speed and size of the file.

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Privacy protection 

Who can view my personal details, conventional résumés and video résumés? Your personal details can only be viewed by the person(s) reviewing your job application. For full information about the protection of your privacy on Sold Jobs, view the our privacy policy.

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