Planet Forward : For Candidates - FAQs:
If your question is not answered below, please Contact Us to learn more.
- Can I speak with someone before submitting my resume?
- How do I submit my resume?
- How do I search for jobs?
- How do I apply on-line?
- Do I have to apply multiple times to be considered for multiple jobs?
- Do you place Non-US citizens on contract and temporary assignments?
- How do I contact a recruiter?
- Do you place contractors?
- Do you place people in full-time, permanent jobs?
- Why should I use Planet Forward for permanent or full-time opportunities?
- You do not have an office near where I live. Can you still help me?
- I would like to work for Planet Forward; how do I apply for an internal position?
- How do I know whether or not a job has been filled?
- How can I contact Planet Forward if I have any web site issues?
- How does Planet Forward use the information I submit to their website? Is my information confidential?
- How do I post (submit) my resume?
- Do you offer benefits to contract and temporary employees?
1. Can I speak with someone before submitting my resume?
Yes, but our search and staffing consultants prefer that you submit your resume first so they can learn about your qualifications and interests in order to best prepare for the discussion.
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2. How do I submit my resume?
You can submit your resume by applying for a specific job on our website or e-mailing us at contactus@theplanetforward.com.
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3. How do I search for jobs?
You can search for jobs on our website. Click here to see all of our open positions.
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4. How do I apply on-line?
Once you have searched our listings and have found a job that interests you, click on the title of the job to view the full description. Then click the 'Apply Now' icon on the job description page. The form used to apply on-line will appear. Fill out the required information to submit your online application.
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5. Do I have to apply multiple times to be considered for multiple jobs?
No, it is not necessary to apply multiple times. Our search and staffing consultants match you to all available openings. We do the work for you.
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6. Do you place Non-US citizens on contract and temporary assignments?
Yes, provided you have a valid Social Security number and can provide the appropriate documentation to complete Form I-9, which is used to establish both your identity and employment eligibility within the United States of America.
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7. How do I contact a recruiter?
You may submit your resume to Contact Us or call any of our offices to be directed.
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8. Do you place contractors?
Yes. Planet Forward offers contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire services within each of our specialty divisions.
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9. Do you place people in full-time, permanent jobs?
Yes. Planet Forward offers direct hire services within each of our specialty divisions.
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10. Why should I use Planet Forward for permanent or full-time opportunities?
Planet Forward is an excellent resource for your job search. We have well-established, long-standing relationships with many of the nation's most prestigious and successful organizations.
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11. You do not have an office near where I live. Can you still help me?
Yes, depending upon your specialty and requirements. Please submit your resume indicating where you would like to work and we will let you know if we can help.
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12. I would like to work for Planet Forward; how do I apply for an internal position?
You may send your resume to Contact Us or select the Join our Team icon on our website.
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13. How do I know whether or not a job has been filled?
When a job is filled, it is removed from our website. For the most updated and accurate listing of available positions, please search our job listings. Jobs listed, however, are only a portion of those that we have available, so if you have qualifications in one of the specialties we service and do not see a position that's right for you, please Contact Us to learn more.
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14. How can I contact Planet Forward if I have any web site issues?
Contact our customer support center via e-mail at support@theplanetforward.com or call our Chicago office at (708) 505-4036 between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CST, Monday through Friday.
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15. How does Planet Forward use the information I submit to their website? Is my information confidential?
Planet Forward respects your privacy. Please view our Privacy Statement to learn about our privacy policy.
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16. How do I post (submit) my resume?
From any page on our website, click Submit Resume on the top navigation bar. A 'Submit Resume' page will appear. Fill out the required form information and paste your resume in the appropriate field on this page. You can then upload your resume by choosing the "Upload your Resume" feature.
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17. Do you offer benefits to contract and temporary employees?
Yes. Please view Employee Benefits for a detailed list of Planet Forward's offerings.
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