FAQs
- How do I search for career opportunities?
- I recently submitted my information for a position. What is the next step?
- How do I submit my resume for a position?
- I have received an email notification that there is a position that aligns with my interests and preferences. After I review the position and believe that it is a match how do I apply for it?
- If I receive an email indicating that multiple positions may align with my interests and preferences, do I need to apply for each position separately?
- I saw a position that would be perfect for one of my friends. Can I forward details about the position to my friend?
- Can you tell me if a job has been filled?
- How do I check on my resume/profile and the status of the position for which I applied?
- Can I modify my profile at any time?
- I no longer wish to be contacted or considered for job opportunities. What should I do?
- I have additional career related questions or have encountered issues using the system. How do I contact Direct Supply?
- Is it required that I apply to a position in order to be considered for it?
- What should I do if I have forgotten my password or it has failed?
- I recently completed my career profile. When will I receive email notifications about
available positions? - What will the Search Agent do for me?
- Is my resume in your database?
- What should I do if I have difficulty copying/pasting my resume into the career site?
- Where do I find information on upcoming Career Fairs/Networking Events?
- I accidentally removed myself from a position I applied for and it will not let me re-apply. What can I do?
- What if I don’t have an email address?
1.) How do I search for career opportunities?
There are two ways to search for career opportunities. The first is to conduct a ‘Job Search’ for the opportunities that are currently available. The other is to click on ‘Build Your Profile’ to create or modify your personal career profile. When you create a career profile, you will have the option to request career opportunity notifications. A notification will be emailed to you whenever a position is posted that aligns with the interests and preferences you have indicated in your career profile. To modify an existing profile, login as an "Existing Member."
2.) I recently submitted my information for a position. What is the next step?
When you apply for a position via our Careers site, you will receive an email that acknowledges we have received your profile. The profile you entered into the system will then be reviewed by either the Hiring Leader or the Recruiter for that position. Please be aware that the profile you entered helps us identify opportunities that align with your interests, preferences and credentials. It is of benefit to you to periodically update your personal profile. Your resume is required when you
apply for a position.
3.) How do I submit my resume for a position?
You can add a resume to your profile by copying and pasting one directly into your career profile on our Careers site. If you do not have a resume, you can use the online Resume Builder found in the ‘New Members’ section of the ‘Open Positions Page’ to assist you in creating one. Once you have a resume included in your profile, you can easily update it at any time by logging into your profile and clicking on the "Profile" tab.
*Please note: Resumes are required when you apply for a specific position.
4.) I have received an email notification that there is a position that aligns with my interests and preferences. After I review the position and believe that it is a match how do I apply for it?
Follow the instructions on the email notification you received and click the appropriate link to view a position description. The link will take you directly to the specific position on our Direct Supply Careers site. If the position does not appear, it has been filled or is no longer available. If the position is still available and you wish to apply for it, click the ‘Submit’ button on the position description page. You will then be asked to complete additional information in order to be considered for this opportunity. The information from your profile will already be included in this form. Once you have completed the application process, you will receive an email acknowledging that we have received your information.
5.) If I receive an email indicating that multiple positions may align with my interests and preferences, do I need to apply for each position separately?
Yes, it is important you apply to each position that is of interest to you.
6.) I saw a position that would be perfect for one of my friends. Can I forward details about the position to my friend?
Yes, click on the link at the bottom of the position description labeled "Refer a Friend." You and your friend will receive an email acknowledgment.
7.) Can you tell me if a job has been filled?
Positions that appear on the Web site are open and active. If you do not see a particular position, it has been filled or it is no longer available.
8.) How do I check on my resume/profile and the status of the position for
which I applied?
Once you have applied for a position, you have the ability to track your status on the "My Workbench" page of your profile. The ‘My Workbench’ tab provides a high level overview of your status for the position(s) for which you have replied.
9.) Can I modify my profile at any time?
Yes, you can modify your profile any time and as frequent as you would like. We recommend you keep the information in your profile current. To modify your profile, simply click on the ‘My Profile’ tab make the necessary changes and then save them by clicking the "Submit" button at the bottom of each page you change.
10.) I no longer wish to be contacted or considered for job opportunities.
What should I do?
If you would like to stop getting email notifications, deactivate this feature by clicking on the "Search Agent" tab, select your "Job Agent Title" and unclick the check box next to "Notify me weekly of new job openings."
11.) I have additional career related questions or have encountered issues using the system. How do I contact Direct Supply?
Issues and inquires can be emailed to us. You can expect to receive a response to your email in approximately 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
12.) Is it required that I apply to a position in order to be considered for it?
Our system allows you to create a career profile so you can request email notifications to inform you about opportunities that match your career interests. However, in order to be considered for a position you will need to apply for that specific role.
13.) What should I do if I have forgotten my password or it has failed?
At the login screen of our Careers site, enter your email address in the ‘Existing Members’ section and click ‘Forgot Your Password?’ A new password will be emailed to you shortly.
14.) I recently completed my career profile. When will I receive email notifications about available positions?
You will be notified of new opportunities as they are posted on our Careers site when they are similar to the interests and preferences you indicated in your profile. After you complete your profile, you will receive an email stating your profile was received.
15.) What will the Search Agent do for me?
Search Agents allow you to create automated searches in our system to identify positions that match the criteria you select. The Search Agent will send you an email with a link to the posting when it identifies opportunities that meet your criteria. If you feel the position is a match after reviewing the position description, you can submit your profile at that time. When you create a Search Agent, you must select "Save this Search" in order to save it in your profile. Since you have the ability to save as many Search Agents as you would like, we suggest using a unique title to clarify the basis of each search.
16.) Is my resume in your database?
Please go to "Create/Modify Your Career Profile" and log in. You will then be able to verify that your resume is contained within your profile.
*Note: You can update your profile/resume at anytime.
17.) What should I do if I have difficulty copying/pasting my resume into the
career site?
Please go to "Existing Members" and log in. Open your resume in Microsoft Word, highlight it, and select "copy". Then go to the space provided on the profile section and paste your resume. Your resume should then appear. You can also use our online Resume Builder to assist you in creating your resume. When you submit your profile for a position, your resume will automatically be forwarded to us. In addition to copying and pasting your resume, please upload your resume in Word or PDF format. You can also attach other supporting documents like a cover letter or portfolio.
*Note: Resumes are required when you apply for a specific position.
18.) Where do I find information on upcoming Career Fairs/Networking Events?
Please visit the Recruiting Events section of our Careers site at www.DirectSupplyCareers.com for information on upcoming events.
19.) I accidentally removed myself from a position I applied for and it will not let me re-apply. What can I do?
Applicants do have the ability to remove themselves from consideration. If this does occur by accident, please contact us.
20.) What if I don’t have an email address?
While online applications are preferred, we do accept paper resumes for applicants who do not have access to email. Please mail your resume to our Corporate Office at:
Direct Supply, Inc. Organizational Development-Recruiting Team
6767 N Industrial Road
Milwaukee, WI 53223