FAQ

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FAQ #1	I have never applied for a position at Nexen before; where do I begin?
FAQ #2	I already have an applicant profile. How do I apply for jobs?
FAQ #3	Where do I find my saved application(s)?
FAQ #4	How do I submit an updated resume and remove old ones?
FAQ #5	How do I update the information in my online application? 5a) I am getting an error message that the job title cannot be found 5b) I need to update my Work Experience information 5c) I need to update my School / Degree / Licenses and Certifications / Memberships information 5d) I need to delete information from my application
FAQ #6	How do I upload my resume? 6a) How do I add my resume so I can apply for a job? 6b) I am unable to add my resume / I am getting error messages about my resume.
FAQ #7	What job postings are available on Nexen’s Career Opportunities site? Can I submit an application without applying for a specific position?
FAQ #8	What is the difference between using the SAVE, SUBMIT, and CLOSE APPLICATION buttons on the “Complete Application” page?
FAQ #9	How can I learn the status of my application? Is there someone I can speak to about my application? How long will it take for someone to contact me?
FAQ #10	Does Nexen send offer letters without contacting or interviewing an applicant first? I received an email asking me to send my resume, application letter, and passport photo to the Recruiting department. I sent this information and immediately received an offer letter.

I have never applied for a position at Nexen before; where do I begin?

Step 1: Create a Profile by selecting either the “Click here to register” or the “Register Now” link:

 

Step 2: Create a username and password. These will be required each time you apply for a position. After entering your username, password and password confirmation, click the “Register” button:

Step 3: Once you have registered, a list of open positions will be shown. Choose the position you would like to apply for by placing a checkmark in the “Select” box next to the Job Title. Then click the “Apply for Selected Jobs” button.
*Please note that you may only apply for one position at a time.

Step 4: Upload a resume to the database for this job. Choose the option to "Upload a new resume" and then click on the "Continue" button.

Step 5: Upload your resume.

• Step 5A: Click on the "Browse" button to locate the applicable resume on your computer.
• Step 5B: Once you have located the file, click on it. The file location will appear in the box.
• Step 5C: Click the "Upload" button.

Step 6: Confirm your resume details.

• Step 6A: If you would like to change the name of your document, you may do it in the “Resume Title” box. This is helpful if you will be applying for multiple job openings with different resumes. It is a good idea to keep the name of resume simple and short.
• Step 6B: You can view the resume you uploaded by clicking on the "View Attachment" hyperlink.
• Step 6C: Click "Continue."

 Step 7: Enter or update your profile information as necessary. The minimum required information is your First and Last names, your phone number, and your email address. It is helpful if you enter your address as well. When you are done, click the “Save” button.

Step 8: Review and update your on-line application information. The system has scanned your resume information and uploaded it for you. Make any edits as necessary by clicking on information that is underlined and in blue text.

You will be unable to submit your application until you have completed the “Application Questionnaire” and the “Referral Information” sections.

Once you are finished, you can click on the “Submit” or “Save” buttons. If you are finished with your application, choose “Submit.” If you wish to finish your application at another time, choose “Save.” Ensure that you finish your application by clicking “Submit” before the application period has closed or your application will not be complete and you will not be considered for the job.

 

 

 

Step 9: Submit your online application by reading and agreeing to the Terms and Agreements.

Step 10: The system will now confirm that your application was successfully submitted.

You will also receive an email confirming that your application was successfully submitted.

I already have an applicant profile. How do I apply for jobs?

Step 1: Log in to your account using the username and password you designated when you created your profile.

Step 2: Any previous application information will be displayed in the “My Career Tools” section and a list of current job postings will appear beneath that. Choose the position you would like to apply for by placing a checkmark in the “Select” box next to the Job Title. Then click the “Apply for Selected Jobs” button.
*Please note that you may only apply for one position at a time.

 

Step 3: Upload a resume to the database for this job. Choose the option to “Upload a new resume” and then click on the “Continue” button.

Step 4: Upload your resume

• Step 4A: Click on the “Browse” button to locate the applicable resume on your computer.
• Step 4B: Once you have located the file, click on it. The file location will appear in the box.
• Step 4C: Click the “Upload” button.

Step 5: Confirm your resume details

• Step 5A: If you would like to change the name of your document, you may do it in the “Resume Title” box. This is helpful if you will be applying for multiple job openings with different resumes. It is a good idea to keep the name of resume simple and short.
• Step 5B: You can view the resume you uploaded by clicking on the “View Attachment” hyperlink.
• Step 5C: Click “Continue.”

Step 6: Enter or update your profile information as necessary. The minimum required information is your First and Last names, your phone number, and your email address. It is helpful if you enter your address as well. When you are done, click the “Save” button.

Step 7: Review and update your on-line application information. The system has scanned your resume information and uploaded it for you. Make any edits as necessary by clicking on information that is underlined and in blue text.

You will be unable to submit your application until you have completed the “Application Questionnaire” and the “Referral Information” sections.

Once you are finished, you can click on the “Submit” or “Save” buttons. If you are finished with your application, choose “Submit.” If you wish to finish your application at another time, choose “Save.” Ensure that you finish your

 

 

Step 8: Submit your online application by reading and agreeing to the Terms and Agreements

Step 9: The system will now confirm that your application was successfully submitted.

You will also receive an email confirming that your application was successfully submitted.

 

Where do I find my saved application(s)?

Step 1: Log in to your account using the username and password you designated when you created your profile.

Step 2: Any saved applications and previously submitted applications will be located in the “My Career Tools” section. Click on “Accepted/Unaccepted Applications.

 

Step 3: Your saved applications will be designated as “Not applied” in the “Status” column of the “Applications in Progress” section. Note that you may need to change the time period for the “Display applications from” drop down menu in order to find an application older than the set time period.   You can only complete an application for a job that is still open. If the application period has ended, you will not be able to apply for the position.

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(You can also find saved Resumes as well as Cover Letters and Attachments in this part of your profile.)  

 Step 4: Click on the job title for the application you would like to complete.

 Step 5: Complete any missing information and click the “Submit” button.

Step 6: Submit your online application by reading and agreeing to the Terms and Agreements.

Step 7: The system will now confirm that your application was successfully submitted.

You will also receive an email confirming that your application was successfully submitted. 
 

How do I submit an updated resume and remove old ones?

Unfortunately, the system is not set up so that previous resumes can be removed, especially if they were used in job applications. All resumes in the system are date-stamped, so the most recently submitted resume will be the one viewed and considered in each job application.

You may reapply for any open job where you wish to submit an updated resume. Again, the most current version will be considered.  

Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

 How do I update the information in my online application?

a. I am getting an error message that the job title cannot be found. (See 1A)

• If you received an error message saying that the job title cannot be found, the system is referring to a job title missing from your Work Experience information. It does not mean that the job title in the job application is missing. Please see Step 1 for information on how to add information to the Work Experience section.

b. I need to edit my Work Experience information. (See Steps 1A– 1C:)

c. My School / Degree / Licenses and Certifications / Memberships information is not listed. How do I add it or update the existing information? (See Step 2)

• Please note that School / Degree / Licenses and Certifications / Memberships information is not required for your online application to be complete. You may opt to leave it blank. The information will be reviewed on your resume.

d. Can I delete any information from my application? (See Step 3)

 In each section of the online application, there is the option to edit existing information, add more information, or delete information.

• You can edit information by clicking on the hyperlinks the system created when it uploaded your information. These are designated in blue, underlined text.
• You can add more information by clicking on the “+ Add” area under each section.
• You can delete information by clicking on the trash can icon aligned with the information you would like to remove from your application.

Step 1A: To update Work Experience information, click on the name of the employer where the information update is required. (This is where a Job Title can be added if you received an error message saying that the job title cannot be found.)

• Manually enter any required changes
• Click “Save & Return” when you are finished.

• The information will be updated in the main online application:

Step 1B: To add Work Experience information, click on "+ Add Work Experience":

• Manually enter the new information. Required information is “Start Date”, “Employer”, and “Ending Job Title”. 
• Click “Save & Return” when you are finished.

• The information will be updated in the main online application:

Step 1C: To delete Work Experience information, click on the trash can icon that aligns with the information you would like to delete:

• The system will ask you to confirm this delete request. Click “OK”. 

• The information will be updated in the main online application.

Step 2: To update your School / Degree / Licenses and Certifications / Memberships information, click on the hyperlinked information you would like to change. (The system created a hyperlink when it uploaded your information. Hyperlinks are designated in blue, underlined text.)

• Click the spyglass icon next to the information you would like to change. This will open a search table containing the options available for that field.

Step 2A: If you would like to update your Degree and / or School name, click the spyglass next to those fields. (Please note that this information is not required for your online application to be complete. You may opt to leave it blank. The information will be reviewed on your resume. However, if you wish to enter your Degree and it is not listed, please choose the closest generic match, for example, “Bachelor of Arts” or “Bachelor of Science.” You can manually enter other applicable information in this section if you would like, but it is not required.)

• The system will update the information on the Details page: 

• The system will update the information on the Details page:

• Click "OK" to return to your online application.

**Please note that this information is not required for your online application to be complete. You may opt to leave it blank. The information will be reviewed on your resume. However, if you wish to enter your Degree and it is not listed, please choose the closest generic match, for example, “Bachelor of Arts” or “Bachelor of Science.”

If your School is not listed, you may leave that information blank, or choose “Not Available.”

Step 2B: If you would like to update your Licenses & Certifications, click on the hyperlinked information you would like to change. (Please note that this information is not required as part of your online application. This field may be left empty. You may choose to list Licenses & Certifications on your resume only.)  

You can enter other applicable information in this section if you would like to, but it is not required.

• Click the spyglass icon next to the License. This will open a search table containing the options available for that field. 

• The system will update the information on the Details page:

• Click "OK" to return to your online application.

Step 2C: If you would like to update your Memberships, click on the hyperlinked information you would like to change. (Please note that this information is not required as part of your online application. This field may be left empty. You may choose to list Memberships on your resume only.) You can enter other applicable information in this section if you would like to, but it is not required.

• Click the spyglass icon next to the Membership. This will open a search table containing the options available for that field.

• The system will update the information on the Details page:

• Click "OK" to return to your online application.

Step 3: You can delete information by clicking on the trash can icon aligned with the information you would like to remove from your application.

• The system will ask you to confirm this delete request. Click "OK".

• The information will be updated in the main online application:

 

How do I upload my resume?

a.   How do I add my resume so I can apply for a job? (See Steps 1A – 1F)

b.   I am unable to add my resume / I am getting error messages about my resume. (See Step 2)

Step 1A: Log in to your account using the username and password you designated when you created your profile.

Step 1B: Choose the position you would like to apply for by placing a checkmark in the “Select” box next to the Job Title. Then click the “Apply for Selected Jobs” button.
*Please note that you may only apply for one position at a time.

Step 1C: The system will direct you to choose your resume. Select the applicable option and click “Continue”:

Step 1D: If you are uploading a new resume:

• 1st: Click on the “Browse” button to locate the applicable resume on your computer.
• 2nd: Once you have located the file, click on it. The file location will appear in the box.
• 3rd: Click the “Upload” button.

 

Step 1E: Confirm your resume details:

• If you would like to change the name of your document, you may do it in the “Resume Title” box. This is helpful if you will be applying for multiple job openings with different resumes. It is a good idea to keep the name of resume simple and short.
• You can view the resume you uploaded by clicking on the “View Attachment” hyperlink.
• Click “Continue.”

 

 

Step 1F: Your resume will now be added to the application. Complete the online application and click “Submit” when finished. (See FAQ #1 or #2 for more information on how to complete the online application.) 

Step 2: We apologize for any difficulties that may arise with our online application system. We are aware that the system will occasionally fail to upload resumes and we are working towards a solution. If your resume did not load properly, or if you have received an error message about your resume, please try the following steps to help your resume load successfully:

• Use Internet Explorer as your web browser.
• Combine your cover letter and resume as one document, but do not include pictures or scans of certificates, licenses, etc.
• Ensure your resume is the correct file type: .docx; .doc; .pdf; or .rtf. Do not submit .txt or any other files than the types listed.
• Ensure your document is the original file and not a scanned document.
• Give your resume a short file name, for example: john_doe_resume.
• Remove all hyperlinks from the document.
• Remove any symbols (@ is acceptable) or foreign letters and non-standard English words (for example: “phone #,” “á,” or “resumé”).
• Remove any non-standard characters like text boxes or unusual bullet styles.

What job postings are available on Nexen’s Careers site? What information is required to process my application? Can I submit an application without applying for a specific position?

On Nexen’s Careers site, Current Opportunities contains all active worldwide postings, excluding student postings. Please check this site regularly as new postings are added frequently.

Available New Graduates, Technical Summer Students, Co-op & Engineering Internship, and Summer Student positions are accessed through the “Students & New Graduates” section of the Careers site. Please check this site regularly as new postings are added periodically throughout the year.

The following information is required for your application to be processed:

• Username and Password (Required so you can access the system. Nexen does not have access to this information.);
• First and Last Name;
• Telephone Number;
• Email Address;
• Mailing Address;
• Resume;
• Completed Application Questionnaire;
• Referral Source information.

You must apply for a specific position in order to be considered for employment at Nexen. If there is no current position of interest, you may apply for the "Future Opportunities" listing. This will put you into our database and should an opportunity arise that matches your qualifications, your resume will be brought forward.

You may apply for “Future Opportunities” by logging in to your account using the username and password you designated when you created your profile.

Then choose any of the “Apply for Future Opportunities” hyperlinks, or place a checkmark in the “Select” box next to the “Future Opportunities” listing in the menu of job, and click on the “Apply for Selected Jobs” button.

Follow the steps to apply for the position and submit your application. Please see FAQ #1 and #2 if you require assistance with completing the online application.

What is the difference between using the SUBMIT, SAVE, and CANCEL buttons on the “Complete Application” page?

• Use the SUBMIT button when you are satisfied with the information in your application and you are ready to send it to the appropriate recruiting area for consideration.
• Use the SAVE button if you are not ready to submit your application and you would like to finish it at another time. This will save your application in draft mode and your application will not be submitted. Remember to finish and SUBMIT your application before the application period has closed or your application will not be complete and you will not be considered for the job.
• Use the CANCEL button to delete your current application and return to the “My Career Tools” section. Your application information will not be saved.

How can I learn the status of my application? Is there someone I can speak to about my application? How long will it take for someone to contact me?

Regrettably, due to the high volume of applications that Nexen receives, it is not possible to follow up individually with every applicant, nor is it possible to predict how long the process will take. Only candidates whose applications are chosen to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by someone from Nexen.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Does Nexen send offer letters without contacting or interviewing an applicant first? I received an email asking me to send my resume, application letter, and passport photo to the Recruiting department. I sent this information and immediately received an offer letter.

No. Nexen does not send out appointment or offer letters without conducting interviews.

Individuals and/or organizations have been known to use the name of Nexen Inc. in fraudulent recruitment advertising and email communications. All e-mail correspondence relating to employment with Nexen will never be sent either from or to a free web-based e-mail account. If you receive an email from Nexen that instructs you to send replies to an email address other than one ending only with @nexeninc.com, please treat it as a fraudulent employment offer and forward it to us at career_opportunities@nexeninc.com.

Nexen will forward all information relating to these frauds to legal authorities for appropriate action. Anyone who believes they may have been targeted is advised to contact their local police department.

Nexen does not ask for money or payments from applicants to secure a job or for travel expenses or visas/work permits. The recruitment process at Nexen is to always meet in person with the candidate for an interview before any formal offer is made.