Frequently Asked Questions
How can I follow up on a submitted application?
The majority of the positions require a two week posting period before applications can be reviewed. In most cases, the review process takes several weeks, if not months. After the department begins reviewing applications, they will contact applicants of interest directly for telephone screening and/or an in-person interview. While most applicants are initially contacted via telephone, they may also be contacted through e-mail. Make sure to check your spam folder as in some cases e-mails can be filtered by your service provider.
How can I find the hiring manager or lead recruiter on this posting?
For a variety of reasons, including privacy protection, we are not able to provide that information. If you would like to address your cover letter, you can address it to “Dear Hiring Manager” or “Dear Hiring Committee.”
How long is the review process for my application?
In most cases, the review process takes several weeks, if not months. After the department begins reviewing applications, they will contact applicants of interest directly for telephone screening and/or in-person interview. While most applicants are initially contacted via telephone, they may also be contacted through e-mail. Make sure to check your spam folder as in some cases e-mails can be filtered by your service provider.
What are the different types of jobs offered?
- Career Appointments are considered “regular” employment. They are defined as 50% or more of full-time for 1 year or longer.
- Contract Appointments are considered “temporary” assignments. They have a definite time period, i.e. 6-month or 1-year contract. Terms and conditions are specified in a written employment contract.
- Limited Appointments are considered “temporary” assignments. Individuals in this appointment are expected to be on pay status for less than 1,000 hours in a 12-month period.
- Partial Year Career Appointments are considered “regular” employment. Individuals in this appointment have regularly scheduled periods not to exceed 3 months per year, i.e. furlough.
- Executive/Professional Recruitment is considered a temporary trial period normally between 90-180 days. If you and the employer are happy at the end of the period, your employer will pay MSLLC a fee for recruiting you.
Are your jobs temp to perm?
In many cases are jobs are temporary to permanent placements. Most of these would be our Sutter postings.
What are the pre-employment tests?
In most instances, we do some basic testing which often includes drug testing, background checks, physicals, proficiency testing and more. This testing is very position specific.