CAREER FAQs
- How do I learn about current job openings?
- How do I learn about current job openings if I’m a college student or a recent college graduate?
- Learn more about opportunities for Undergraduates or those with MBAs and Graduate Degrees and meet Sandia team members who work in all areas of the corporation. They’ll describe their jobs and what it’s like to be part of the Sandia culture. If you like what you hear, click “Search jobs like this and submit resumé” to get started. If Sandia is visiting your campus (check with your career center), you should also submit your resumé to your school’s career center.
- What is the best way to apply for a position?
- Click Search Current Openings to browse our open positions. Then Create an Online Profile to apply online, receive updates about new openings or save jobs that interest you.
- What do I do after I submit my resumé?
- After receiving your resumé, we’ll review your qualifications to see if they match any open positions. If they do, a recruiter may contact you to discuss next steps. If we don’t have a current opening matching your qualifications, we’ll retain your resumé according to state guidelines. We encourage you to re-apply if you’re interested in other opportunities.
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- What are the steps in the hiring process?
- If we determine you meet the qualifications of the current opening, a member of our Human Resources team will contact you to schedule a time to discuss your background, experience, interest and the current opening. If it seems that the position may be a good fit for you, we’ll schedule you for interviews with other individuals related to this position. Our goal is to make the interview process as convenient and as informative for you as possible. (Reference checks, drug screens, excluding Montana, and background checks will be conducted upon offer of employment.)
- What should I keep in mind when preparing for an interview?
- Be prepared to discuss your strengths, developmental needs, accomplishments, goals and job expectations.
- Are unsolicited search firm and agency submissions accepted?
- Sandia does not accept unsolicited resumés from search firms or agencies.
- What browser and operating system are needed to search for jobs and submit my resumé?
- You’ll need to have Flash 8 to view content in the Careers area. For optimal performance when searching jobs and submitting your resumé, use updated versions of either Internet Explorer, Netscape, AOL, Firefox or Safari. Compatible operating systems include most versions of Windows and Macintosh.
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