Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of my application?
- To view your application progress, log into the online application system.
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, recruiters are unable to provide individual status updates.
- Please see page 23 of How to Apply Manual (click the link at the top of the page) for instructions on how to check the status of your application.
How will I know if my application was submitted successfully?
- To ensure that the information submitted was completed accurately, you are encouraged to log back into your account to review your candidate profile and application.
How do I submit an application?
- Each position will have specific position information that you must complete as part of the application process.
What happens after I submit my application for a position?
- Your application and qualifications will be evaluated against the minimum qualifications and the department's preferred skills and experience for the position. The hiring manager will contact applicants directly to arrange interviews. Following the interviews, the hiring manager will select a finalist for the position.
How are individuals selected for interviews?
- The hiring department determines which applicants they are interested in interviewing for an open position. If the hiring department is interested in interviewing an applicant for a position, they will contact the applicant directly by phone or email.
How do I know if a job is still open?
- All positions listed on our Career website are active openings. You may also check the status of positions for which you have applied by logging back into the application site.
- Positions are posted until a finalist has been identified.
Where can I submit a resume?
- As part of the candidate profile and application, you will be able to upload your resume in DOC, DOCX, RTF, PDF, TXT or HTML format.
- We are not able to consider resumes submitted via email, fax, or hard copy.
- Please see page 19 in the How to Apply Manual (click the link at the top of the page) for instructions on how to add/delete documents.
When can I expect to hear about the status of my application?
- There is not a specific timeframe. However, you may check the status of your application by logging back into the online application system.
- Please see page 23 of the How to Apply Manual (click on link at the top of the page) for instructions on checking your application status.
How do I make edits to my application?
- Please contact askrecruitment@bcm.edu if you need to make changes to your application after submission.
I do not have a Social Security Number, how can I apply?
- Please use 111-11-1111 in lieu of the Social Security Number.
I forgot my username and/or password.
- For instructions on resetting your password, please see page 10 in the How to Apply Manual.
- Please do not set up multiple applications.
- If you no longer have access to the email account you used to apply, please email askrecruitment@bcm.edu and someone will assist you.
Where can I submit my references?
- It is not necessary at this point to provide your references. We encourage you to provide these directly to the hiring manager later in the process if requested.
How does Baylor determine the salary that is offered to a finalist?
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The posted salary range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
If you have additional questions, please contact askrecruitment@bcm.edu.