Frequently Asked Questions

General

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I forgot my password. What should I do now?

You can retrieve your password from our system anytime using the "Forgot Password" link from the side navigation menu. Enter the correct email address used during registration process and the password will be sent to your e-mail address.

Click on Jobseekers or Advertiser to retrieve your password.

Jobseekers

How can I register as a jobseeker?

You can create your account using the "Register Now" link from the side navigation menu or click here to register now.

Is there a registration fee involved?

No, jobseeker registration on Seniorsearch and resume posting is completely free.

I would like to receive emails notifications of new jobs that match my resume, what should I do?

Subscribe to the "Jobmail" service and the system will send you daily or weekly emails with the new jobs posted that match your resume.
Of course you will first need to setup your resume to be able to use this service.
You can subscribe or unsubscribe anytime.
Click here to sign up for e-mail job alerts.

I would like to change my resume details, is this possible?

You can change the resume details using the "My Resume" link from the Navigation Menu.
After making the necessary amendments, click the Save Button to publish it. There is also a Preview Resume link, which will display your resume the way it's viewed by the employers.
Click here to modify your online resume.

I would like employers to be able to download my word/pdf format resume file, is this possible?

Yes, you just need to upload your resume from your computer into our system using the browse (upload) button of the My Resume link (from the Navigation Menu).
Click here to upload your resume file.
Hint! If you attach a word doc or PDF, paste a summary of your resume in the resume section to make it easier for companies find you or browse your resume.

Advertisers

How can I register as an Advertiser?

Use the "Register Now" link from the Advertiser page or click here to register now. You will need to buy job credits or plans to post jobs or view resumes, see Plans & Pricing.

Is there a registration fee involved?

There is no fee to register, however, once you have registered you do need to purchase a single job or one of our discounted plans to advertise on Seniorsearch or view resumes. See Plans & Pricing to view information about the plans and benefits of our system.

Which payment methods are accepted?

We accept Credit Card and invoice payments. Please contact us if you require other payment methods - Invoice payments must be paid within 7 days from date of invoice.

What is the normal expiration period of my posted jobs?

The normal expiration period for all jobs is 30 days.

How many credits do I need to post a job or view a resume?

You need one job credit for each job you post and you need 1 resume view credit for each resume you view. You can buy individual credits, although the discounted plans may be more attractive if you have a few jobs to post. See Plans & Pricing for a description of the plans.

I would like to receive daily/weekly emails with resumes from the system matching my posted job(s), what should I do?

Sign up for resume alerts through the "ResumeMail" service and we will send you daily or weekly emails with the new resumes posted matching your job(s).
You can subscribe or unsubscribe at anytime.
Click here to subscribe to ResumeMail.

I would like to change my profile details, is this possible?

You can change your account or profile details at anytime.
Click here to modify your profile.

I would like edit my changes or remove it once it has been filled, is this possible?

You can edit your jobs through "My Jobs" page or archive it once the vacancy has been filled. Pleas note that once you archive a job, you will require another credit to unarchive it. If you just want to remove it temporarily, you can set the status of the job to inactive. Other features available include duplicating a job, renewing a job or deleting it.

I would like upload my logo, and display it with my jobs, is this possible?

Uploading your logo with jobs is available with all plans starting from Plan B. You will be able to upload the logo in your Profile. Create your logo in a graphics package or similar package. Save it as an image, eg, jpeg, no bigger than 120 pixels (height) by 60 pixels (width).
Click here to upload your logo file.