Applying Online

Below you will find answers to frequently asked questions regarding Meriter's employment application process. We've also addressed other questions job candidates often ask about working at Meriter.
      
What features are available to me through the Meriter Careers section?

• View all open job positions, by category and with pay ranges.
• Apply online with a job application or transfer form (for current Meriter employees).
• Apply online to more than one job at a time through our Job Cart feature.
• Create an account with an e-mail address and password, which allows you to come back at a later date and re-use your existing job application or resume for new jobs.
• Login to My Career Center after you have a password, and edit your information.
• Register for Job Alerts, which means that you will receive notification via e-mail whenever a job opens in the job category you selected. 

How do I apply for a job?
First, search for open positions by choosing a category on the main Meriter Careers page. If you see a job you're interested in, add it to your Job Cart. Once you are done reviewing the open job positions, go to your Job Cart and choose one of Meriter's two applications. (These are described above by the buttons.) At this point, you will see a pop-up box that asks whether or not you would like to create an account so you can access your application at a later time to edit it and use it when you apply to more jobs. Once you fill in a form and click "Submit," your information is added to our database.
        
What should I do if I don't have an e-mail account?
To create an account, you need an e-mail address. However, you can opt out of the process to create an account when you see the pop-up box. Note that creating an account allows you to re-use your application to apply for other jobs in the future, so you should create an account if at all possible. If you don't have an e-mail account, we recommend creating a free account at hotmail.com or google.com. 
   
Why am I prompted to fill out additional information when I apply for some jobs but not for others?
If we have additional requirements for a specific job or need additional information from you, we will include these additional questions at the end of the application form. These questions help us determine if you are a good match for the job.
   
If I apply to the same position more than once, will you notice my application more?
It is important to note that you should not submit your application multiple times for the same job opening, as this will not increase your chances of being contacted.
           
What if a position I am interested in is not listed in the Meriter Careers section? Can I submit a job application anyways?
Yes. You can submit your job application for general consideration. You will find a link to this general application at the bottom of the screen, after you search for positions. This means that your name is not attached to a specific job, but at least your information is entered into our searchable database and may be considered for future job openings. However, if you later see a specific job opening that you would like to be considered for, we still recommend that you apply for the new job.
    
I'd like to be able to include a cover letter with my application, addressed to the appropriate individual. How can I find out the name of this person?
All job applications are received in a central database, and sorted by job applied for and skill set. It is not necessary to address a cover letter to a specific individual. If you would like to include a cover letter, you can paste it in the resume text field after the text of your resume.
     
I'd like to receive an e-mail whenever a job that meets my interests becomes available. Is this possible?
Yes. If you register for Job Alerts, you will receive notification via e-mail whenever a new job position opens in the job category that you selected. You are able to unsubscribe at any time.

I submitted my job application to you, and now need to make changes. What should I do?
If you want to revise your job application, please login to My Career Center with your e-mail address and password. This is available on the main Meriter Careers page. There, you can revise your information (this includes your resume, job application, password and e-mail address). Note that if you did not create an account, this feature is not available. Please do not submit a new application.
      
I saw another job I'm interested in. If I already applied to Meriter, do I need to fill out another application?
If you created an account with an e-mail address and password the last time you applied, you simply need to login when you apply to the new position. Your account in My Career Center will deactivate if there has been no activity (updating your information or applying for jobs) for one year.
    
How do I know if you received my online application?
Once you submit your job application, a screen will appear thanking you for your submission. The appearance of this message is your confirmation that we have received your information. If a problem occurs during the transmission, a message will appear with the error/reason for the problem. You will then be asked to re-submit your information.
     
How long does it take to process a job application? When will I hear back?
If you received the confirmation message, you can be sure we received your information. Meriter Human Resources will get back to you whether or not you are being considered for hire. The exact timeframe will vary depending on the position for which you applied.
      
How do I know if the position I applied for is still open?
You may view our list of open positions in the Meriter Careers section of this Web site, which is always current.
            
I've forgotten my password for your Meriter Careers section. What should I do?
If you created an account using your e-mail address, you can have a new password e-mailed to you. This option is available to you next to the login box. Note that the new password will be a mix of letters and numbers. You can login with this the first time and then update your password again to something easier to remember. You can do this when you login to My Career Center.