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Applicant FAQ’s

For additional information on the application process or if you encounter any problem, please review the following list of Frequently Asked Questions.  If you don’t find what you’re looking for, please feel free to contact us at employment-team@westernu.edu.

  • How do I search and apply for positions at WesternU California or Oregon (WesternU)?

    Please visit our employment website: WesternU Career The first time you apply, you will be prompted to register and create your applicant profile.

  • How do I submit a resume or other applicant documents for employment consideration?

    Due to our desire to give each applicant the attention and consideration that they deserve, WesternU uses an online applicant system to better manage the application and hiring process. In order for resumes and other applicant documents to be considered for employment they must be submitted electronically through the online applicant system.

  • How long after submitting my application online can I expect to hear from someone at WesternU?

    Upon submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation code in addition to an email confirming receipt. After resumes are reviewed, those selected for an interview will be contacted and provided information on the next step. Due to the high volume of resumes, we may not be able to contact applicants to inform them that they were not selected.

  • Is there a way to check the status of my application online?

    Yes! You can log into your applicant profile and check your status on each of the positions that you have applied to at any time by selecting “Your Applications” on the menu.

  • How do I learn more about the History and Mission of WesternU?

    Please visit our website: About Western University of Health Sciences.

  • Do I need to create a separate applicant profile if I am applying for more than one position?

    You can apply to multiple positions with the same applicant profile. On the job description, select, “Apply for this Job.” If you are not logged in, the system will prompt you to log in with the username and password that you selected when you created your applicant profile.

  • Will I be at a disadvantage if I apply to multiple positions at the same time?

    You may apply for multiple positions if they match your experience and qualifications however, we do not recommend that you apply to positions if you do not meet the minimum qualifications.

  • Will it be advantageous if I apply to the same position multiple times?

    You may apply for multiple positions if they match your experience and qualifications however, we do not recommend that you apply to positions if you do not meet the minimum qualifications.

  • Will it be advantageous if I apply to the same position multiple times?

    No, we do not recommend this strategy as submitting an application more than once for the same position will NOT increase your chances of being contacted.

  • My Password is not working or I forgot my Password. What should I do?

    On the log in web page, use the “Forgot your username or password?”. You will be prompted to enter your username. Once you submit your username, an e-mail with a link to resert your password will be sent.

  • My Username is not working or I forgot my Username. What should I do?

    On the log in web page, use the “Forgot your username or password?”. Enter the email address you used when you created your applicant profile and your Username will be emailed to you.

  • How long are the job postings generally on the Employment Website?

    A position remains on our Employment site until it is filled unless otherwise indicated in the posting closing date. Typically, if the position you are interested in can no longer be found on the Employment site then the position has been filled.

  • What does the “Bookmark this Job” feature do?

    The ‘Bookmark this Job’ feature allows you to bookmark or save a selected posting for later review.

  • Who do I contact if I need to edit/change/upload additional applicant documents?

    You may contact Human Resources via email employment-team@westernu.edu to have your application reactivated. Once reactivated by HR, you will receive an automated email with instructions on how to edit/change/upload your applicant documents.

  • Who do I contact for Technical Support assistance?

    If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please email employment-team@westernu.edu.

  • What if I did not receive an e-mail confirmation after submitting an application?

    Please e-mail us: employment-team@westernu.edu.