Add or Edit Employment History

Overview

This page guides you through the process of adding detailed employment records, including employer information, job titles, occupations, and position details.

Where to Find This Feature

  • Header bar > Profile icon > Background tab > Core Background Items > Employment History section > Add a New Employment History link

  • Left navigation menu > Quick Menu > My Portfolio > My Individual Profiles > Personal Profile > Background tab > Core Background Items > Employment History section > Add a New Employment History link

  • The your name link in the Welcome statement on the dashboard > Background tab > Core Background Items > Employment History section > Add a New Employment History link

Steps to Complete the Employment History Details Page

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The following steps outline how to effectively add and manage your employment records.

  1. Complete all required fields indicated by a red asterisk (*), and provide other available information, including:

    1. Enter the Employer Name in the Employer section. As you type, the system suggests matches for you to select. Choosing one populates the name and address fields.

    2. Enter the Job Title in the Job Title section. As you type, the system suggests matches for you to select. Choosing one populates both the Job Title field and the Suggested occupation(s) drop-down list in the Occupation section.

    3. Select your Suggested occupation from the drop-down list. If none apply, select the Search for an occupation link to search for and select an appropriate occupation.

      The Occupation title and Occupation code fields are automatically populated based on your input.

  2. Select the Save button to save the record.

    1. A confirmation pop-up displays asking if you would like to add the skills associated with this new employment history to your existing list. Select the OK or Cancel button as desired.

    2. A second confirmation pop-up displays asking if you would like to add the technical skills and tools associated with this new employment history to your existing list. Select the OK or Cancel button as desired.

    3. The page refreshes to display the added employment record in the table.

  3. Select the Save button to return to the Background tab or the Next button in the background wizard to save and proceed to the next page.