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Frequently Asked Questions Districts Who are Searching the Database at the Applicants on Line Site

(These Q&A are for districts, not for applicants)

Q: I am trying to post a job at this site, but it does not recognize my account name or password. What is wrong?
You can’t post jobs at this site, you can only post and edit jobs at the Minnesota Jobsite Online

Q: I am not getting any hits on candidates after I enter criteria and perform a search. Why?
Possibly no candidates exist with those qualifications in our database. Perhaps you need to enter fewer criteria (broaden the search). Test the search engine by entering only a license level (or nothing in any field) and executing the search. Contact the database manager, Fred Kunze , for help (click on my name or dial or 763-792-6690 or 1-877-373-9494). 

Q: I am using the same account and password we used last year, but the system won’t recognize me. What is wrong?
You may be entering some part of the logon and password incorrectly (check the case sensitivity of the password); or you haven’t paid the fee for using the system this year. In the latter case, contact the MASA office (651-645-6272) for rates and form. 

Q: We have paid our fee for posting jobs. Do we need to pay a second fee for searching the Applicants on Line database?
No ,there is only one fee which covers both sites and which entitles you to post jobs as well as search for candidates. Contact the Minnesota Schools Jobsite office (651-645-6272) for rates and forms. 

Q: We have found several promising candidates but at least one has not responded to our email. What can be done?
The candidate’s phone number is also listed on the profile. If that doesn’t work we have no other method of contacting them on line. Please notify the database manager, Fred Kunze (click on name or call 1-877-373-9494).

Q: How will candidates respond to my district postings?
The candidate may contact you via traditional means, but they should enter your job posting number in their postings field. When they do that, you can enter the job posting number as the sole search criteria and will get a return of all those candidates interested in that job. Contact a candidate by clicking on their email or by calling the phone number listed. Both are in their profile. Email is made easier by a clickable line.

Q:  Who should I notify if a candidate tells me they are hired?
Email the database manager (Fred Kunze) with the name. 

Q:  When does the pool change over or are new candidates continually coming on and off the Minnesota Schools Jobsite system?
The pool completely changes at the end of September. During the year, candidates are continually coming on and off the system.

Q: How do I go about scheduling training from MASA on how to use the Jobsite or Applicant site for my district users?
Contact the Minnesota Jobsite Online office via the main
MASA web site or call (651-645-6272).