Job Seekers Frequently Asked Questions

Account / Membership Related

Is this a free service?
Yes, this service is free. You can create an account, post your CV to our site and apply to job postings at no cost. As a member, the only time you will pay a fee is if you purchase a product.
 
How do I add or update My Profile (personal webpage) information?
Log in to your account and click the My Profile link in the top navigation bar. This will take you to https://definitejobs.co.uk/my-profile/, where you can create, edit and preview your My Profile page.
 
I am not sure what My Profile (personal webpage) address is. Where can I find it?
 
Log in to your account and click the Profile link in the top navigation bar. Your profile URL is included below your name and contact information at the top of the page. It is also displayed next to your photo on the left-hand side of your personal home page.
 
How do I disable my Career Profile (personal webpage)?
 
To access your account settings, log in and click on the “My Profile” link in the top navigation bar. Then, click on your profile name located in the upper right-hand corner of the page and select “My Account Settings” from the drop-down menu. Choose “Delete My Profile” next to your account settings. Finally, make sure to save this change by clicking the “Delete My Profile” button at the bottom of the window.
How can I remove my CV or deactivate my account?
 
In order to remove your CV from our site, go to CV .There is a “Delete” button at the bottom of the page. To delete your account completely, make sure you are logged in to your account, and click on the drop down menu next to your photo in the top right-hand corner of the page. Select “Account Settings”, which will take you to your Account Settings page. Click “Delete Account” and then click on the “Delete Account” button to confirm this selection.
 
Is my information confidential?
You control the level of confidentiality for your account, and you can change it at any time. To view or change your account status, choose “Account Settings” from the drop down menu in the top right-hand corner of any page. (Make sure you are logged in.) Click on “Visibility Settings” and choose from the following three options:
Public: Your information will become Public on the Internet.
Semi-Private: Only Employers who have purchased CV searching or those jobs to which you’ve applied to will see your information.
Private: Your information will only be seen by the Employers to which you reply.
 
Can I include a cover letter?
Yes, you can include a cover letter in the About Me section of your profile. This section can be accessed anytime by going to your My Profile and clicking the “About Me” link next to “Work Samples” and “Preferences”.
 
 

Login Issues

I am not able to log in to my account.

Please make sure you have created an account. Also, make sure you are in the Job Seeker area of the site as opposed to the Hiring area. If you still have a problem, it may be due to an inability of the site to read cookies from your computer. Since the site uses cookies to verify that you are logged on and have a CV, you may need to check your cookie settings under Tools/Internet Options in your browser.

 

What is my password?

If you forget your password, submit a password request from the login page. It may take several minutes for you to receive an email with your password. Once your password is received, type it into the login form. Do not copy and paste. Please be sure to UNcheck the “Remember Me” box the first time that you are using the password.

 

CV Related

How can I check my CV submissions?

To view your CV submissions, make sure you are logged in to your account, then choose “My Profile” from the drop down menu in the top right-hand corner of the page. The CV submitted through our site during Account creation proccess , you can see it on my profile page click on download cv link to check your latest cv submission on our website.

If you were redirected to the Employer’s website to apply, your submission will be saved on the employer site and there will no record of the submission at Definitejobs. If an employer is interested in speaking with you further, they will contact you directly.

 

How can I update or edit my CV?

In order to update or edit your CV, first make sure you’re logged in to your account. Then, go to CV Information at https://definitejobs.co.uk/create-account/. Here you can make new cv if you want edits to your existing CV or upload a new one you can click on edit my profile link in left-side of my profile page and the bottom of your profile picture.

 

I am having trouble uploading my CV.

Go to your My profile and click on the “CV” link at the center of the page. On the next page, click the “Upload CV” button, which will open a window where you can browse files on your computer. Locate your CV file, click the “Select” button and add your CV. You may also choose to copy and paste your CV into the text box to enter it manually.

 

Is this a free service?
Yes, this service is free. You can create an account, post your CV to our site and apply to job postings at no cost. As a member, the only time you will pay a fee is if you purchase a product.
 
How do I add or update My Profile (personal webpage) information?
Log in to your account and click the My Profile link in the top navigation bar. This will take you to https://definitejobs.co.uk/my-profile/, where you can create, edit and preview your My Profile page.
 
I am not sure what My Profile (personal webpage) address is. Where can I find it?
 
Log in to your account and click the Profile link in the top navigation bar. Your profile URL is included below your name and contact information at the top of the page. It is also displayed next to your photo on the left-hand side of your personal home page.
 
How do I disable my Career Profile (personal webpage)?
 
To access your account settings, log in and click on the “My Profile” link in the top navigation bar. Then, click on your profile name located in the upper right-hand corner of the page and select “My Account Settings” from the drop-down menu. Choose “Delete My Profile” next to your account settings. Finally, make sure to save this change by clicking the “Delete My Profile” button at the bottom of the window.
How can I remove my CV or deactivate my account?
 
In order to remove your CV from our site, go to CV Information at https://www.definitejobs.com/my/CV. There is a “Delete” button at the bottom of the page. To delete your account completely, make sure you are logged in to your account, and click on the drop down menu next to your photo in the top right-hand corner of the page. Select “Account Settings”, which will take you to your Account Settings page at https://www.definitejobs.com/my/account. Click “Delete Account” and then click on the “Delete Account” button to confirm this selection.
 
Is my information confidential?
You control the level of confidentiality for your account, and you can change it at any time. To view or change your account status, choose “Account Settings” from the drop down menu in the top right-hand corner of any page. (Make sure you are logged in.) Click on “Visibility Settings” and choose from the following three options:
Public: Your information will become Public on the Internet.
Semi-Private: Only Employers who have purchased CV searching or those jobs to which you’ve applied to will see your information.
Private: Your information will only be seen by the Employers to which you reply.
 
Can I include a cover letter?
Yes, you can include a cover letter in the About Me section of your profile. This section can be accessed anytime by going to your My Profile and clicking the “About Me” link next to “Work Samples” and “Preferences”.
 
 

Job Related

How do I submit my CV to a job posting?

The first step is to create your free account. During the signup process you will be asked to provide your contact and CV information. Once you have done this, you will be able to search through the active job postings on our site and submit your CV to any jobs for which you feel you are qualified.

When you want to apply for a position on the site, click the “Apply” button. An email will then be sent to the company with your CV for their review. Be aware that when you are applying to positions you may be redirected to go through the employer’s own apply process to submit your information. After this point, we will not be involved in the application process or get any additional information about your application. If the organization is interested in speaking with you about possible employment, they will contact you directly.

 

I am having trouble submitting my CV to a job posting.

Make sure you have created an account, are logged in, and have entered your CV information. We also recommend that you confirm that you have cookies enabled on your browser if you are still having problems.

 

How do I apply for a job using the job number?

Click on “Jobs” in the main site navigation. Then, click on the “Advanced” option in the upper right-hand corner. On the form that appears there is a section that allows you to “Find Job by Number”. If you do not know the job number, simply run a search using the criteria of the job.

Remember, you must be logged in to submit your CV. When you find the job to which you want to apply, simply click through to see the full job description and apply.

 

Can I get contact information for a company who posted a job?

Due to our privacy policy, we are unable to provide contact information for the employers who have posted jobs to the site. If you are interested in jobs on the site, please submit your CV for consideration. If employers are interested in speaking with you, they will contact you directly.

 

When I apply to a job, does the company see my contact information?

As soon as you submit your CV, the employer receives an email which includes your CV and contact information. The contact information that you entered in the personal information form when you created your account will show at the top of the CV when it is submitted. If you’d like to confirm that your contact information is current, go to Personal Information or view it at the top of your Career Profile.

 

Unsubscribe

I am no longer looking for a job. How do I unsubscribe from your service?

Even if you are no longer in the market for a new job, there are lots of reasons to continue getting communications from Definitejobs. To unsubscribe from specific emails that are no longer as valuable to you, go to your Manage Alerts & Email page by selecting “Manage Alerts & Email” from the drop down menu in the top right-hand corner of the page. Here you can unsubscribe by toggling the on/off switch from specific communications you no longer wish to receive. Please allow 24-48 hours to process your request.


How do I change my email settings?

As a member, you will receive occasional email communications with valuable information and service offerings related to your career profile, job search and professional life. Your email communication settings can easily be changed within your account at any time.

To manage your email preferences, go to your My profile page by selecting “Edit Personal Information”  in the top right-hand corner of the page. Here you can modify the types of emails you are opted in to receive by toggling the on/off switch next to each email category. Please allow 24-48 hours to process your request. If you are having trouble changing this, you can directly contact us using our live chat feature. Simply click on the live chat button located on the bottom-right side of your screen. Our 24/7 support team is always ready to help.


How do I delete my Career Alerts?

First make sure you’re logged in to your account. Then, go to your Manage Alerts & Email page by choosing “Manage Alerts & Email” from the drop down menu in the top right-hand corner of the page. Here you will be able to view your saved alerts. To delete an alert, click on the “Delete” button located next to each alert.

To create a new alert, click on the “Add New Alert” button and enter the Job Title or Keywords and the Location within the modal, and click on “Save”. Using the “Edit” button located next to each alert, you can add specific job titles as well as modify the location range.