Searching and Communicating with Candidates

Searching

The search feature will open on October 22. On this date through the end of the meeting you have the ability to search for and contact candidates to express your interest. We recommend you contact as many candidates as possible to schedule appointments before you arrive at the meeting.

To conduct a search use the Search Resumes tab.

You can use the key word feature to search for specific resume details such as a practice specialty, education, or university name. Or, use the drop down menu selections to choose job title and setting or location. Leaving these fields blank will result in a greater search outcome.

You can change the date range every time you search so you only receive the most recent postings. Or, you can also use Search Agent tab. Search Agents deliver new resumes without having to conduct daily searches. When you create Search Agents new resumes will automatically be delivered to your email account.

Search Results

Once you’ve received results from your search you will be able to save as many resumes as you want. Saved resumes can be found in the Saved Resumes tab at anytime. The icons to the right of each job detail will indicate what actions you’ve taken on that resume. You’ll be able to see which resumes you've already saved and which candidates you've contacted.

Communicating with Candidates

Once you’ve identified candidates you are interested in pursuing you should use the Messaging tab to communicate. The PPS Messaging tab is where you will conduct and store all correspondence with candidates you wish to interview. It functions much like your own personal email only it’s stored in your PPS account. It’s important to use the PPS Messaging system (as opposed to your own email account) to help manage communications.

Sending Messages

• To begin correspondence click the Compose button.
• In the “From” box choose the appropriate job title from the drop down list.
• In the “To” box enter the mailbox numbers of the candidates you wish to contact. (You may enter more than one mailbox number, separated by a comma).
• Type your message and click Send.

*We recommend you either let candidates know your booth assignment and have them stop by to sign up for an interview. Or, schedule your interviews in advance. Having all of your candidate contact information on-site will also be helpful.

Receiving Messages

• The inbox stores all messages between you and the candidates who have tried to reach you.
• The “Job Mailbox Number” refers to the job that the candidate is writing about. You can click the link to see the job posting.
• The "Candidate Mailbox Number" refers to the candidate sending the message.You can open the candidate’s resume to view.  
• To view or reply to a message click the Subject hyperlink.  Type your response in the space provided and click send. 
• You can save all messages and view the Message History by clicking the Subject hyperlink.
• Use the “Select” box to Delete messages or mark as Unread or Read. You can select one message at a time or All.