Helpful Hints for Applicants

Applying for an open position via our online system

To view our open positions, click on “all posted positions”. Click on a job title to view a complete job description. To apply, click on New Resume/CV or Existing Resume/CV.

First, you will be required to create a user profile. Scroll down to the bottom of the job description and supply us with general contact information. Please note: An active e-mail address is required. Applicants who do not currently have an e-mail address may set up a free e-mail account at www.yahoo.com.

At the bottom of the profile screen, you will need to create/enter a password. This will allow you to edit / update your existing job record, and apply for other positions of interest in the future.

Password tip: Your password must be between 6 and 10 characters long, containing both alpha - and numeric-characters. Please do not use an e-mail address as your password. Be sure to write down your password somewhere secure before proceeding to the next screen.

Cover Letter / Resume Submission Options

Once you have established your password and completed your applicant profile, you will be given 3 options for submitting your resume for the position:

1. Resume Builder - use this feature only if you do not have an existing resume to copy or paste, or upload into our on-line system. Upon completion, your work history will be viewable in a resume format.
   
   Tip: if you choose to submit a cover letter during the resume builder process, we suggest candidates keep the cover letter general in nature as it cannot be updated if you decide to apply for future positions with us.
    
   
2. Upload Resume - Please be sure that your resume, cover letter, and references are saved in a single document. Formats allowed: MS Word (.doc), Plain Text (.txt), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and/or HTML (.htm/.html). You cannot upload a PDF (.pdf) file.
   
   
3. Copy and Paste – Copy and paste your cover letter into the cover letter text box; then, copy and paste your resume and references in the resume text box. 
   
   Tip: Please be aware that by using either the upload or copy and paste option, your original cover letter and/or resume formatting may be lost in order to parse your information into our candidate database. This feature enables us to evaluate candidates’ data based on the same criteria.

Technical Notes

Microsoft Internet Explorer

Always use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0 instead of other Web browsers when using our online application system.

Please Note: If you make a mistake at any point during the resume submission process, click the Back button on your browser twice and then refresh. Or you can select the Preview / Edit Resume button at the top of the page and make the correction.

Adjust Browser Font size:

In Microsoft Internet Explorer:

1. Click the View menu.
   
2. Move the cursor down to Text Size within the View menu.
   
3. Select the appropriate size from the Text Size submenu.

Make sure your pop-up blocker settings allow pop-ups for the following addresses: ats.openhire.com and ww2.openhire.com.

To adjust your settings:

1. Go to Tools.
   
2. Select Pop-up Blocker, then Pop-up Blocker Settings.
   
3. In the “address of website to allow” field: type ats.openhire.com and click “add”.
   
4. Then type ww2.openhire.com in this same field and click “add”.
   
5. Click “Close”.

 Questions/Need Help?

Computers and personal one-on-one assistance is available at the Middlebury College Human Resources Office and at your local Vermont Department of Labor Resource Center. Computers are also available at your local library or Internet cafés. 

If you have any problems viewing our open positions or have questions regarding the online resume submission process, please contact the Middlebury College Employment Staff at 802-443-5465 or via email at hr@middlebury.edu.