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Introduction

This page provides information regarding how to use the IPG Career Site to search position openings, apply for open positions, refer colleagues and friends, manage applications, and set up position search alerts.

Application Questions:

Profile Questions

A. How do I apply for an open position online?

1) Search to view all of the position openings, or just search for specific kinds of openings from the ‘Welcome’ page.

2) Select your desired position from the list by clicking its Position Title.

3) Read the position description and then click the ‘Apply for this Position’ link to start the online application process.

a) Returning Candidates: canlogin to the Career Site by entering their login and password.  After logging in, returning candidates should answer any screening questions that are provided, indicate how they heard about the position, complete their EEO  information, and/or complete position-related documents, if instructed to do so.  The number and order of these items may vary depending on the position selected. When finished, returning candidates will see a ‘Thanks for Applying’ confirmation          message.

b) New Candidates: can fill out an online form to provide their contact information, upload a resume, and create their profile. After that, new candidates can answer any screening questions provided, indicate how they heard about the position, complete their EEO information, and/or complete position-related documents, if instructed to do so.  The number and order of these items may vary depending on the  position selected. When finished, returning candidates will see a ‘Thanks for Applying’ confirmation message.

B. How can I refer a friend to a position?

You may use the ‘refer a friend’ option within a specific job to submit their resume to HR and to send them a link to our career site to complete their application. 

1) Search and identify the position, click the position title to view the position description, and then click the ‘Refer a Friend’ link at the bottom of the description.

2) Next, you can choose to log in to refer a friend, OR refer a friend without logging in.  If you are an IPG employee you will need to login to the Career Site to refer your friend to ensure that your referral is tracked.

3) Enter your contact details and those of your referral.

4) Upload their resume and enter any additional information requested.

5) Click ‘Submit Referral’. A confirmation message will be displayed.

C. How do I create a profile and upload my resume?

To create a profile, first time candidates should open the position they are interesetd in applying for and complete the online form.  You will then be able to create a user name and password for future use.

D. Must I create a profile to apply for a position?

Yes.  We need you to create a profile when you apply for a position so we are able to contact you.

E. Do I need a resume to apply for a position?

Yes. If you do not have an electronic resume, there are several providers that offer free resume building tips. One of these is http://home.monster.com.

F. How do I log in/out of the Career Site?  And how will I know when I am logged in?

You may log into the Career Site from the ‘Welcome’ page, before you search for openings, or you may log in while on the ‘Apply for this Position’ page, as a returning candidate. You must also log in before you refer a friend. 
You know you are logged in to the career site when you see the option to ‘Log Out’ at the bottom left of your screen.

G. Can I apply for more than one position?

Yes. You can apply to more than one position.

H. Must I create a profile every time I apply for an opening?

No, you only need to create a profile once, the first time you apply for a position.  You may also update or modify your profile at any time.

I. What if I don’t have an email address?

Now may be a good time to establish an email address since much of our communication to you is via email. Hotmail (www.hotmail.com ), Gmail (www.gmail.com ) and Yahoo (www.yahoo.com ) offer free email accounts.

J. I haven’t received a confirmation email. What do I do now?

If you haven’t received a confirmation email, please check your spam folder. Sometimes our emails are misrouted and confused as spam.  Please follow your email provider’s instructions for allowing emails from us to avoid this happening in the future.  Please email helpdesk@icims.com for further assistance.

K. How can I contact someone from IPG Corporate HR?

If you would like to contact someone on the IPG Corporate HR team, please send an email to corporatehumanresources@interpublic.com .

L. I’ve lost my Password, how do I retrieve it?

Click on the ‘Forgot Login or Password’ link located on the bottom of the ‘Welcome’ page. When prompted, please enter the same email address you previously used to register.  You will receive an email with your login credentials within 24 hours. If you are no longer using your registered email address, please email helpdesk@icims.com for assistance.

M. How can I find out if I’ve already applied to a position at IPG?

To view positions you’ve previously applied to, please log in to the Career Site under the ‘Welcome’ page. Then click the ‘View Your Submittals’ link.

N. I no longer want to be considered for this position.  Is it possible to withdraw from a position to which I’ve already applied?

Yes. You must log in to the Career Site and click on ‘View Your Submittals’. You will then have an option to withdraw your application for specific positions.

O. I received an error message while applying online.  What do I do now?

Please read the error message and follow the instructions on the page. If you cannot proceed, please email helpdesk@icims.com for assistance. In addition, please make sure to include as much information as possible in this helpdesk message. (For example: send Step-by-Step details of what you were doing when you received the error, screenshots of the error message, etc.)

P. How do I update my personal information, (i.e. change my Name, Address, Resume, Phone, or Email)?

To update your profile:

1. From the ‘Welcome’ page, log in by filling out your ‘Login Name’ and ‘Password’.

2. Once you are logged in, you will see a link that says ‘click here to update your profile’ on the Welcome Screen. This will allow you to edit your personal information, including your resume.

Q. What is a Position Search Alert?

A Position Search Alert allows you to receive email alerts of new position openings posted on the Career Site. It is based on your specific position interests, and your search criteria. A Position Search Alert works in a real time environment, notifying you via email each time a new opening meeting your criteria is available. If you are interested in establishing a Position Search Alert, you should specify your criteria in the position search options located under the Position Listings on the Career Site and follow the instructions there or in FAQ’s.

R. How do I setup a Position Search Alert?

1) Please specify (at minimum) a keyword, type of a category, or location of interest as your search criteria; this will become your Alert Name. You are only required to select one of these options, but you may also select a combination as your position search alert criteria.
2) Hit ‘Search’.
3) Your search results will be displayed.
4) To save your search, enter a name title for the search and click ‘Create Alert’.

S. How do I change or manage a position search alert I’ve already established?

Simply log in to the Career Site and click on ‘Manage my Position Alerts’. This option also appears under your search results after you’ve specified a keyword, type of a category, or location.

T. Can I be notified of new positions as they post to your Career Site?

Yes.  You can setup a Position Search Alert following these instructions: setting up a Position Search Alert.

U. How can I share a job description with my friends using email or social media?

Please use the share links at the bottom of the job description to send it via email as well as to post it to facebook, twitter, myspace and hundreds of other sites.