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| 1. I am an ADVANCE subscriber, but I don't know if I have an ADVANCE Web login. How do I login and/or create a username and password? |
| If you are a current subscriber but have not created an ADVANCE Web login, please click here to use the various options within our login section. If you need additional assistance, please contact webmaster@merion.com . |
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2. What if I am not an ADVANCE subscriber and want to login to this Web site?
If you are a qualified healthcare professional, you can subscribe for FREE to one of our publications. Your free subscription will include a login to our Web sites. Please click on the " Subscribe " link at the bottom of any page on this site. |
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3. I already have an ADVANCE username and password; do I need a new one for this site?
No, you can use your existing ADVANCE username and password to login to ADVANCE for Healthcare Careers . |
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4. What do I do if believe if I have my correct ADVANCE Web username and password, but the site will not log me in?
You need to have "cookies" enabled on your Web browser in order to login to any ADVANCE Web site. Cookies are used only to verify your identity when you login. Please use the information below to check to see if cookies are enabled on your browser.
Internet Explorer 5.0 and higher:
1. From the Tools menu, select "Internet Options".
2. Click on the tab labeled "Security".
3. Click on zone labeled "Internet".
4. Click on "Custom Level...".
5. Scroll down through the window until you come to "Cookies".
6. Choose "Enable".
7. Click OK
8. Click OK
Netscape 4.x and 6.x
1. From the Edit menu, select "Preferences".
2. Double Click "Advanced".
3. Click "Cookies".
4. Click the box labeled "Accept All Cookies".
5. Click OK.
AOL
Your cookie setting should be located within the My AOL menu, under Web Preferences. You will need to go into the Advanced Settings, select Cookies and then make sure that you have any option beside "Never Accept" selected.
If you do have cookies enabled and still cannot login, please use our login help options above to attempt to verify your username and password. Also, if you have a Firewall or other security software installed on your computer, you may also need to check your cookie settings within that software. You will need to be able to visit sites that require cookies in order to login. |
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Our site offers two search utilities: a QuickSearch and an Advanced Search. In both of these sections, you must be logged in to receive full search results.
The simple search is located on our home page and allows our users to create a basic job search to receive instant results. You can also use the simple search as the foundation for an advanced search.
Our Advanced Search can be accessed from the ‘Advanced Search’ link located under the ‘Job Seekers’ tab at the top of our site, and offers the opportunity to build a detailed job search - as well as save searches. |
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1. I don’t see any job titles, locations and/or employer names in my search form. How do I generate searchable data?
Our job searches require you to select your specialty. Your selection will define the options available in the other search fields. Also, in order to select metro areas, you will first need to select a state. The page will reload when making these selections; please be patient while the page refreshes to populate with your search options. |
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2. How can I determine the best location selections for my job search?
Our job search areas are broken down based on defined geographical regions. We have tried to create a list that allows you to get results beyond the usual job search options. For example, if you search on jobs in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Metro Area, you will receive jobs in Philadelphia, but also the surrounding, commutable locations. |
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3. What is the difference between searching a State/Metro Area and searching based on a zip code radius?
Selecting a Metro Area allows you to look for jobs within a certain population center and the surrounding areas. This type of search is best if you are not familiar with an exact area, or are looking to get a general idea of what jobs are available in and around major cities or regions.
Searching based on a zip code radius allows you to be very specific about where you want to search for jobs. For example, if you know you want to work close to where you live, you can enter your home zip code, and then select to search a 5 or 10-mile radius. If you like the area where you currently work or go to school, you might want to search a radius around that zip code. You can currently search a radius of 5, 10, 25, 50 or 100 miles from any zip code. |
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4. What kinds of ads will I receive if I include National and/or International jobs in my search results?
Along with selecting specific metro areas and/or searching a zip code radius, you can also receive National and International ads in your results. If you select International Ads, your results will include any ads that may match your search criteria from employers outside of the United States. If you include National Ads, your results will include job listings that cannot be classified by a specific area. These ads may be from staffing companies, health systems with many locations, work from home or traveling agencies. |
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5. How do I select multiple job titles, employers, etc.?
You can make multiple selections by clicking inside a search box and holding down the CTRL key on your PC keyboard (the Apple key on your Macintosh). You can use the scroll bar within the selection box to browse the various items before or while making your selections. |
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6. How do I use the keyword search?
This optional search field allows you to look for very specific words or phrases within our listings. For example, you can enter an exact job title you are looking for, a city name, a state, an employer, etc. Use the ‘Any Word, All Words and Exact Phrase’ options to further refine your keyword search. |
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7. What is a "saved search"?
Job seekers often find that they enter the same search criteria over and over again when they search for jobs. Our ‘saved searches’ option allows you to enter criteria once, and save it for future visits. If you would like to set up a saved search, you will need to be logged in to the Web site and use the ‘Advanced Search’ option. Once you set up your search, check off the box to ‘Save this search as’ and enter a name for your search that you’ll remember. When you return to the site on future visits, you can select your saved search rather than re-enter your search criteria. Also, you can receive results from saved searches via email (please see the ADVANCE Messenger section for more information). |
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8. What are detailed search results?
On the Advanced Job Search page, you have the option to "Show Detailed Results" when building your search. If you select this option, your results will automatically display the full text of each matching ad. Our default option, which you will receive if you do not select this box, formats your search results to give only basic information about each matching opening. This layout allows you to build a list of the jobs you want more information on, before providing you with the full detail. |
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Use this section to explore your options for getting the most out of the results you receive from your job search. |
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1. Why can’t I view complete information about the jobs I received in my search results?
If you run a job search without logging in to our Web site, you will only receive brief search results. If you would like to see the full job listings, you will need to enter the login information you provided as part of your ADVANCE subscription. If you are not sure of your login information or need help, please go to the login help section of this help page. |
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2. How do I sort my list of jobs? How do I build a list of jobs to view in detail?
When you receive your search results (if you have not selected to receive detailed results), you should see a table containing a brief description of your job listings. You can sort this list by clicking any of the column headings: Job Title, Employer/Facility, Location and Date Posted. On the left side of each job listing, you will see a checkbox. You can check off individual boxes, or use the ‘Select All’ and ‘Clear Selected’ buttons to build the list you prefer. Once you’ve done this, click ‘Display Selected’ to view job detail. You can also use the ‘Switch to Detailed View’ button to see the detailed information for all positions matching your job search. |
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3. How do I apply for jobs?
Once you view the detailed information about a job(s), you can apply through two methods. If you would like to apply for an individual job, employers that are accepting email resumes will have a button at the end of their ad to "Apply Now!”. You can click on this button and submit your online resume.
If you would like to apply for multiple jobs, use the checkbox on the top left of the job listing to mark your selections. When you have built your list, you can press the "Apply to My Selected Jobs" button at the top or bottom of the page. When you press this button, you will receive a list of the jobs you selected and the opportunity to select an online resume to send to each applicable job opening. If you have not created an online resume to use to apply to jobs, please go to our Resume Builder. |
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1. What is an ADVANCE Messenger and how do I create one?
Our ADVANCE Messenger service lets you receive job and/or event listings via email. You will receive daily email messages when new listings match the criteria you have selected.
There are a few methods you can use to set up a messenger. From our Advanced Search , you can set up a job search of your preference, save and then name the search. Once you have a saved search, you can check off the option to receive those results via email as an ADVANCE Messenger . We allow you to store two different email addresses in our system, and you can receive an ADVANCE Messenger to one or both addresses. If you do not have any email addresses stored with us, you can go to our ADVANCE Messenger section to set up your search and email preferences. In a similar fashion, you can set up an event messenger from the Event Search section of our site.
You can also go to the ADVANCE Messenger section of the site to create and manage your messengers.
You can have up to five job and five event searches saved at any time for a total of 10 messenger profiles. You will only receive one ADVANCE Messenger email per email address per day and can stop the service at any time. |
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2. How can I change or set up a new email address for receiving an ADVANCE Messenger ?
If you need to update or add an email address for your messenger, visit the ‘Manage Existing’ section of the ADVANCE Messenger . You can provide us with up to two email addresses and then select which saved searches you would like sent to which email addresses. Once you have email addresses on file, you can also manage how you received search results via email by using the ADVANCE Messenger options in our Advanced Search and Event Search sections.
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3. How do I edit or delete an existing ADVANCE Messenger ?
If you have an ADVANCE Messenger or a saved search in our system, you can access it by clicking the ‘Manage Existing’ button within the ADVANCE Messenger section. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to do so. Once you are logged in, you will see the email addresses we currently have on file for use with your messengers, as well as a list of your existing saved searches. The list of your saved searches will provide options to manage the recipient email, as well as delete, modify and/or renew the messenger. You can also convert the messenger to a saved search by selecting the ‘Do Not Send’ option. |
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4. What is the difference between an ADVANCE Messenger and a saved job search?
ADVANCE Messengers and saved searches are very similar. While the ADVANCE Messenger sends you listings in email, the saved search is available only when you come to the Web site. You can convert any saved search into an ADVANCE Messenger - and visa versa. |
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5. What do I do if I can’t read or click on the links in my ADVANCE Messenger email?
If you receive an ADVANCE Messenger email, but it only contains plain text and you cannot link to any of the items, you may not be using an email program that allows for Web-based messages. Each ADVANCE Messenger email contains a link toward the end of the message that provides a Web address you can use to access the Messenger online. Use that link to get the contents of your Messenger. As well, you can run any ADVANCE Messenger search at any time from our Web site by logging in, going to the section to manage your existing ADVANCE Messenger and clicking on the name of the search you would like to run.
If you receive ADVANCE Messenger emails containing text URLs, please be sure to check that entire Web address from your Messenger appears in the address bar of your Web browser when you click on a link. Depending on your email program, you may need to cut and paste the full address you wish to reach into your address bar in order to access the correct page. |
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1. How do I create an online resume?
You can create an online resume through our Resume Builder service - linked from the top navigation under the ‘Job Seekers’ tab. You will need to login to the Web site to set up a resume - and you can create, save and edit up to 5 resumes with us.
When you click on the button to 'Create New Resume', you will move through a step-by-step process to build a resume. You can enter as little or as much information as you would like, and preview your resume at any time. Also, you don’t have to finish your resume in one visit - you can return to Resume Builder at any time to edit an existing resume. |
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2. My current address is outside of the United States. How do I complete the State and Zip Code fields?
We do include Canadian Provinces in our State list, as well as "International" and "N/A" (not applicable). Choose the option that best fits your situation -- and please leave the zip code field blank. |
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3. How do I edit or delete existing resumes?
If you already have a resume set up in our system, you can return at any time to edit, delete or add an additional resume. Upon visiting our site, enter the Resume Builder section and click the 'Manage Existing Resumes' button. You will need to login so we can retrieve your resumes, but then will see a list of your current resumes as well as links to edit, delete or print. If you wish to create a new resume from scratch, you can use the 'Create New Resume' button. |
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4. How do I use the resume I created to apply to jobs?
Once you’ve created a resume (or multiple resumes), you can use our job search to identify positions of interest. If you would like to apply for an individual job, employers that are accepting email resumes will have a button at the end of their ad to "Apply Now!”. You can click on this button and submit your online resume.
If you would like to apply for multiple jobs, use the checkbox on the top left of the job listing to mark your selections. When you have built your list, you can press the "Apply to My Selected Jobs" button at the top or bottom of the page. When you press this button, you will receive a list of the jobs you selected and the opportunity to select an online resume to send to each applicable job opening. |
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5. Can Employers see my resume?
Employers cannot view the resumes stored on our web site. Employers can view your online resume only if you choose to email it to them for a specific job opening. |
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6. I'd like to use the resume I created to mail or fax to employers who do not accept email resumes. Can I print my resume?
If you would like a printed copy of the resume you created online, go to the Resume Builder section, click to 'Manage Existing Resumes' and click the 'Print' link next to one of your Resume titles. A preview version of the selected resume will appear in a new window, as well as a print dialogue box. You can then click the appropriate button to print your resume. |
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1. I am not an ADVANCE subscriber and would like to receive a magazine, as well as a login for this Web site. What do I do to get my free subscription?
Subscribing is simple - just click on the "Subscribe" link, located at the end of every page. You can select the publication or publications that match your field and fill out our subscription form. ADVANCE is always free to subscribers. If you qualify for the magazine you select, you will begin receiving a print magazine to your address. Also, you will be able to use the username and password you establish to access our career Web site (as well as your magazine's Web site). |
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2. My current address is outside of the United States. How do I complete the required State and Zip Code fields?
If you are outside of the United States, please be sure to select your country from the selection list this will cause the page to reload and you will not be required to provide the State and/or Zip Code information if it is no longer applicable. |
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3. How do I renew my subscription or change my subscription information?
You can use the links for Renew and Update from the bottom of each page to maintain your subscriptions. |
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4. Is the information I provide in my subscription going to be sold to or used by any outside companies or organizations?
The information you provide in your subscription is PRIVATE. ADVANCE promises to do nothing with your personal information except use it to verify your subscription record and personalize your use of our Web sites. |
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1. How do I search through CE and Event Listings?
You can search our continuing education and event calendar by clicking the ‘Event Search’ link under the ‘Job Seekers’ tab. You will need to be logged in to receive search results. To start your search, select your specialty. You can use the calendar on the left to browse listings, or the search options on the right to generate custom results. You can also save your event search and select to receive results via e-mail as part of your ADVANCE Messenger. |
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