FAQ's
The following is a short list of questions that applicants and hiring managers often ask of the Staffing Consultants.
Internal Applicants
Q. What is the NU policy on internal transfers and promotions?
A. To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, a staff member must be in his or her current position for at least one year. However, there is no length of service requirement to transfer within your own department. To be eligible for transfer or promotion, you must be in "good standing", which means that you are not on any type of performance action plan and that you are meeting all of the expectations of your current position.
Q. As part of the interview process, what information will hiring managers be considering?
A. Hiring managers consider a number of factors when assessing candidates for employment including but not limited to: current position and responsibilities; professional and academic accomplishments; relevant skills and/or training; relevant work experiences; transferable skills; candidate's performance in the interview, etc. Additionally, managers may review an internal candidate's most recent performance evaluation and perform a reference check with the internal candidate's current supervisor.
Q. When will my current manager be contacted regarding a reference in the hiring process?
A. We will not contact your current manager/supervisor unless you are the final candidate of choice, and we will notify you before doing so.
Q. Is there a "probation" period for transfers or promotions?
A. Yes, there is a 6-month orientation and review period after any transfer or promotion.
Hiring Manager
Q. In the e-Recruit system, who is responsible for entering the rejection codes for applicants?
A. It is the responsibility of the hiring manager and/or designated departmental staff supporting the process to enter the rejection codes for all of the applicants.
Q.How long does my position need to be posted?
A. Any staff position graded EXS 9 or below is posted for at least 5 business days. Any staff position that is above the EXS 9 grade level is posted for at least 10 business days.
Q. How long does a background check take to come back?
A. Typically a background check takes 3-5 business days, though if someone has lived in many different areas it may take longer.
Q. Can I advertise/post a job opening in other places besides the NU Website?
A. Yes, the Staffing Department has several advertising options in addition to posting on our website. Advertising options include: Careerbuilder.com, Higheredjobs.com, NPO.net (non-profit jobs), various association websites, various diversity associations and websites, etc. We also work with the "Graystone Group", recruitment advertising specialists in academia, to explore other advertising options. Many of our vendors provide us with incentives and special pricing. so please partner with your Staffing Consultant for more information.
Q. How can I best utilize my Staffing Consultant?
A. You should consider your Staffing Consultant as a partner and a resource as you work to fill your position. They can support you by doing the following: exploring advertising and posting options; screening candidate resumes and routing qualified candidates; phone screening qualified candidates; conducting in-person interviews with top candidates; conducting background and reference checks; extending offer / generating offer letter; etc. Call your Staffing Consultant directly to discuss ways that they can support your search for the qualified candidates.
This short list of FAQs is intended to help candidates and hiring managers navigate the NU hiring process. We realize that you may, however, have additional questions. Please don't hesitate to call the Office of Human Resources and/or a Staffing Consultant with any questions.
Staffing Department (Chicago) - 312-503-0611
Staffing Department (Evanston) - 847-497-0324
