Frequently Asked Questions

Registration

Do I have to register to use the site?

No. You can browse jobs without registering. You should still register, to save time, as the site will remember various preferences for you. If you want to post a resume or post a job, you will need to register. Registration is FREE.

How much does it cost to register?

Nothing. Registration is FREE. In addition,

Employers may post jobs and search the resume database for FREE at this time. Eventually, the service will remain free for Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network members, but other companies will be charged a fee for each job posting.

Job Seekers may always search jobs, post a resume and maintain a profile for FREE.

Pricing? No Fees, it's all FREE!

How much does it cost to post a job?

Employers may currently Post a Job for 30 or 60 days for FREE.

Eventually, the service will remain free for Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network members, but other companies will be charged a fee for each job posting.

How much does it cost to post a resume?

Nothing. You may upload a resume and create a Job Seeker profile for FREE.

Job Seeker Questions

What should I NAME my RESUME.doc and Why?

It's important when you upload your Resume into your Job Seeker account that you give the document a name.

Employers who use the Resume Search tool will see this resume name in their search results. Also, if you apply to a job posting, this is the Resume that you will attach.

A Resume named 'Mike Smith_Project Engineer' or 'Lisa - Director of Retail Sales' is much more attention grabbing and appealing in a search result list than 'Res 10-2010' or similar.

Why am I required to provide a text version of my resume if I upload it as an attachment?

You must paste a text version of your resume in the job seeker profile in order for your career information to be searchable by employers [i.e. keywords]. Uploaded attachments are not searchable.

How do I set up alerts for New Job Postings?

Step 1: Login to 'My Account'
Step 2: Click 'Search Jobs' and fill in search fields with your desired position criteria
Step 3: Click 'Submit'

Step 4: Click 'Save this Search' in the upper left of the results page

Step 5: Name your search so you'll recognize the email alert

Step 6: Click 'Add Saved Search'

Note: You may access, update, and/or delete any Saved Searches in the 'My Account' section at any time.

How I turn OFF the Job Alert agent?

How do I delete my resume / profile?

If you'd like to remove an old resume from your profile because you've attached a newer version for employers to view, please email ShellyJ@Kinsa.com with this request, including the name of your old resume document and we will remove it for you.

If you decide you'd like to remove your profile entirely from the site, we're sorry to see you leave the Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network Job Board, but please email ShellyJ@Kinsa.com and we will delete your record immediately. Should you choose to return to the site in the future you will need to create a profile from scratch.

Employer Questions

Do I have to Register to Post a Job?

Yes. You must be a registered Employer in order to Post a Job.

I created a Job Posting. Why doesn't it show up in Job Search Results?

You may need to "Run" your job posting. Go to "My Account" and click on ">" to the left of the job posting you wish to run.

Can Job Seekers search for Job Postings by Employer name?

If you'd like Job Seekers to find your company's job postings by typing "ABC Company" into the keyword search bar, you will need to include your company name within the text of each of your job descriptions. Otherwise, if they happen across one of your postings, they can select to "View all postings by this Employer".

I filled my Job opening. How do I stop my Job Post from running?

From the "My Account" page, click on the "Stop" square link to the left of the job posting.

What Industry or Job Category should I select for my Job Posting?

Select an Industry that most closely relates to your employment environment and a Job Category that most closely relates to your job title and work responsibilities.

If you don't see an applicable listing, please contact ShellyJ@kinsa.com and we'll help you select one, or we'll add a new one if appropriate.

Privacy

How do I keep my name / contact information private?

You may choose to have some or all of your personal information remain private (unseen by Employers). Select "Update Profile" from My Account page. Your personal privacy preferences are at the bottom of the form.

To hide all of your personal information:

1. Answer "NO" to the question "Include Profile with Listing"

2. Do not enter your street address or phone number on the listing

3. To remain anonymous, be sure to upload a Blind Resume (without your name and contact details) to your profile only.

This will keep all of your personal information private.

An Employer interested in your blind resume will be able to contact you via anonymous email using the "Contact Job Seeker" link on the site. The email address you provided is NOT shown - it is used by the site to route anonymous contact requests to your email without making your email address visible to others.

If my information is private how can an Employer contact me?

When your blind resume appears, instead of showing your contact information the following appears: "This Job Seeker has chosen to remain private. You may contact this Job Seeker via anonymous email by clicking here." The prospective Employer completes an on-line form and the system sends you an email without revealing your information to the prospective Employer.

What is your privacy policy?

See Privacy Policy for details.