About Online Applications

The following answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are provided to support applicants using the University's online recruitment system.

The link on the right of the page provides further advice regarding the content of applications.

Topic	Description of Issues Covered
Logging On	Account details; forgotten passwords; logging in.
Searching for a Vacancy	How to search for a job at The University of Sheffield.
Starting an Application	Starting an application from the job search result list.
Navigation	Moving between screens within an application.
Completing an Application	Filling in an application.
Submitting your Application	How to submit an application; how you know if the application has been successfully submitted.
Closing Dates	When a vacancy actually closes; missing a closing date; registering for email alerts.
Progress and Correspondence	What happens once you have submitted your application; how you are kept informed throughout the application and selection processes.
Accessibility	Disability status; access to computers.