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This is your one-stop online resource for applying to career opportunities at RBC Financial Group. You will find directions on how to register your profile, find positions and create and submit your resume.
Contents
Finding a Position
Your Profile
Applying for a Position
Technical Help
Additional Support
Finding a Position
Searching for a position listing
You can search for available positions at RBC Financial Group by selecting search criteria in the following fields:
- Position Type
- Profession
- Position Location
- Position Posting Date
- Position ID / Keywords
then clicking the Run Search button. All fields are optional.
Want to search multiple criteria in a list? Use one of the following methods:
- Using your mouse, press and hold the Ctrl key (for PC users) or the Command key while clicking with the left mouse button.
- Using your keyboard, tab into the list and press Shift + F8 to activate multi-select mode. Use the up and down arrow keys to move through the list, and use the spacebar to make your selections.
Search tips
When you submit a search, the search engine looks for exact matches to the fields you have selected. For example, if you selected “ON – Toronto Downtown” in the Location field, and selected “Project Manager” in the Job Category field, then the search will return exact matches for all Project Manager positions in Toronto - Downtown. Please Note: The location fields "Across Canada" and "Throughout Ontario" apply to positions with several openings across Canada or various locations throughout Ontario. They will not bring up all Canadian positions or Ontario positions.
Position Type
Select the most appropriate work arrangement i.e. part-time, full-time.
Profession
Select the desired category or categories of positions that best matches your interests.
Position Location
Select the desired geographic region or regions in which you would like to work.
Position Posting Date
Select whether you would like to search jobs posted in the past 24 hours, in the past week, in the past 2 weeks, or in the past month.
Position ID/Keywords
Enter the Position ID code or codes of specific positions. Enter any keywords to search on. Keywords can be related to any words contained in the text of the full job description. If you would like to search using more than one keyword, use commas to separate the keywords.
Note: Many similar types of positions are available throughout different RBC Groups. We suggest most candidates select "ALL".
Viewing your position search results
After selecting your search criteria, click on the Run Search button for the Search Results page, which provides a list of jobs matching the criteria you assigned.
Your Profile
Registering your Profile
To make the most of all the Career site tools you must register your profile with Careers Online.
Creating your Profile
You can either click on the register your profile now link on the homepage, or click on the Register Here link located in the Login/Register function at the bottom of the homepage.
Once you have clicked on one of the two appropriate links you are required to fill out the fields provided in the Login/Register page.
Note: You will need to remember your username and password for your next visit to the site.
After completing the fields click on the Register icon at the bottom of the page.
Next time you enter you may Login by clicking on Registered User.
Saving your Resumes
The Resume function allows you to save and manage previously drafted resumes, as well as create, save, edit and submit new ones. You can store up to 5 different resumes in your profile.
To Create a New Resume(s)
My Resumes
Click on the My Resumes icon at the top of the home page or refer to My Resumes at the bottom of the page.
Note: My Resumes at the bottom of the home page allows you to edit your profile by clicking on the Edit Profile button.
Click on the Create New icon. You have now entered the Resume Builder.
There are 5 links to help you build your resume
- Resume Title
- Work Experience
- Education
- Skills and Certifications
- References
Resume Title
You are required to assign a Resume Title, which will help you in identifying your saved resume in the Select a Saved Resume.
Next, enter a resume Objective. When you have completed this section, Click the Start/Next button to proceed to the Work Experience section.
In the Work Experience section, enter details of your employment history in the fields below. At the bottom of the page, click the Add More Icon below to add another entry or click Save & Next to proceed to the Education section.
In the Education section, enter details of your education in the fields below. At the bottom of the page, click the Add More Icon below to add another entry or click Save & Next to proceed to the Skills and Certifications section.
In the Skills and Certifications section, enter details of your skills and/or certifications in the fields below. At the bottom of each section, click the Add More Icon below to add another entry or click Save & Next to proceed to the References section.
In the References section, enter your references in the fields below. At the bottom of each section, click the Add More Icon below to add another entry or click the Finish button to finish the resume creation process.
You have now successfully created a resume that you will be able to access from the Select a Saved Resume drop down box in the My Resumes page.
There are 4 other icons located to the left of the Select a Saved Resume in addition to the Create New icon. Upon selecting your Saved Resume, you can either view, make another copy, edit or delete a Saved Resume
Note: If you want to copy and paste a resume, you must use the Submit Resume Function on the home page. This is easily done by clicking on the Submit Resume icon and following the instructions. For further instructions, see Submitting Resume, further down this page.
Creating your Career Alert
My Career Alert
The My Career Alert section allows you to create and manage position searches to assist you in locating your ideal position. Once created you will receive an automated email when positions that match your search become available. You may create up to 5 different search agents.
To begin, click on the Create New icon.
You are required to assign a Search Agent Name, an Agent E-mail address, and identify how frequently you would like to receive your e-mail notifications for your job searches, daily or weekly.
Your Search Agent Name will help you in identifying your specific search in the Select a Saved Search Agent drop down box.
Select search criteria from the following fields:
- Position Type
- Profession
- Position Location
- Position Posting Date
- Position ID / Keywords
Which, can be saved and will be specific to your current search.
Now click on the Save icon at the bottom of the page to complete this function.
You will now find your saved search in the Saved Search Agent drop down box. You may also run, edit or delete your saved search.
Applying for a Position
Viewing the position details
To view a detailed description of the positions you selected, Click on the corresponding Position ID # below to view the Position Detail for a particular position. If the position detailed below interests you, you may submit a resume for this position or add it to your job cart and continue to search.
If you would like to add an item to your Job Cart, click on the corresponding checkbox next to the Position ID # and click the Add to Job Cart icon below.
To e-mail a position description to someone, click the e-Mail This Job button at the bottom of the page, fill in the fields and click on the Send Email button.
If you do not see a position of interest, but would like to submit your resume, click the Submit Resume button above. Instructions on Submitting your resume are found further down this page.
Working with your job cart
My Job Cart
Click on the My Job Cart icon to view all the jobs you have placed in your Job Cart by way of a Position Search or having Run a Search with one of your Career Alert(s).
To View the Details for jobs in your cart, click on the corresponding Position ID #.
To Remove jobs from your Job Cart, click on the corresponding box and click on the Remove from Job Cart button.
To apply for positions in your Job Cart, click on the corresponding box and click on the Submit Resume button.
Submitting your resume
Resumes can be submitted either by clicking on the Submit Resume icon or via application to a specific set of jobs through the Job Cart function. In each case, resumes submitted to specific jobs are attached to the corresponding posting and will be reviewed by RBC Recruitment Services.
Submit Resume using Submit Resume icon
Step 1 – Submit Resume page
Enter all of the information in the fields provided. Fields that must be completed are indicated with an asterisk (*). Click the Next button at the bottom of the page.
Step 2 - Submitting resume – Submission Method
Submit your resume using one of the following methods. If you are registered and logged in, you can select a (1) Saved Resume. Otherwise choose either (2) Resume Builder to help you walk through creation of a resume, or use the textbox to (3) Cut & Paste your resume.
(1). Selecting Saved Resume
Select a saved resume from the, Select Saved Resume box and click the arrow button. You must be registered and logged in, in order to use this option.
Next is the, Voluntary Employment Equity Survey. Providing the information requested on this form is voluntary. The information that you provide or choose not to provide will have no effect on hiring decisions. Click on the arrows for the 3 corresponding drop down boxes and select your information.
Click the Next button to continue.
Here are the jobs you selected to apply for.
Verify that the jobs you selected are assigned a checkmark. To eliminate one of the marked jobs, click the checked box and the check mark will be removed.
Click the Next button to continue.
Next is the Resume Preview page. You have the opportunity to review information that you have entered. If you would like to change any of your information or answers, click the Back button. If everything is ok, click on the Submit Now button. The final screen indicates that you have successfully submitted your resume.
(2). Resume Builder
To build your resume, click on the Build your Resume arrow button and you will enter the Resume Builder page. Review the instructions above for Creating a New Resume.
(3). Cut & Paste Resume
To prevent technical problems in reviewing your resume, we recommend that you cut and paste from a text only file into the resume and introduction letter fields in the online application.
Converting a Microsoft Word document to a text only file:
- Open your resume in Microsoft Word, remove any bullets and substitute them with another character (e.g. the "dash" symbol).
- Click File in the menu bar.
- Select Save As.
- In the "Save as type" field, select Text only (*.txt).
- Save the text document to a location where you can easily find it.
- Close Word.
- Using Notepad or WordPad, open the new text document and verify that there are no "special characters" where you would normally have bullets.
- Correct the format of your resume by adding spaces to align fields.
- Select Edit and then Select All to select all of the text in your resume.
- Select Edit and then Copy to copy the selected text.
Paste the text into the resume field or other sections of the online application.
Submitting Resume through your Job Cart
My Job Cart
To submit your resume to jobs in your Job Cart, click on the corresponding box(s) and click on the Submit Resume button at the bottom of the page. The next page contains your personal information, which you have the opportunity to edit.
Click the Next button at the bottom of the page.
Next is the Submission Method page. Refer to instructions above for a method of submitting your resume.
Technical Help
If you are using Internet Explorer
Tested browsers
Enabling cookies
Why are cookies necessary?
The jobs for which you are applying via the job cart are saved in a cookie that is checked by our Web page when you submit your application. If your browser does not allow cookies to be saved, then your application may not reach the jobs for which you want to apply.
Internet Explorer 6.0 and cookies
By default, Internet Explorer 6.0 imposes restrictions on third party cookies that may not allow the job cart to function correctly. If you are running Internet Explorer 6.0, enable cookies by taking these steps:
- From the menu bar, go to Tools.
- Select Internet Options.
- Click the Privacy tab.
- Move the settings slider to Accept All Cookies.
- Click OK.
- Click Here to finalize the new settings.
Internet Explorer 5.01 SP1 and 5.5 SP2 and cookies
If you are using Internet Explorer 5.01 and cookies have been disabled, enable them using these steps. You can use similar steps to enable cookies in Internet Explorer 5.5.
- From the menu bar, go to Tools.
- Select Internet Options.
- Click the Security tab.
- Click the Internet icon (globe).
- Click the Custom Level button.
- Scroll down to Cookies.
- Ensure that Allow per-session cookies (not-stored) is set to Enable.
If you are using Netscape
Netscape 4.75 and cookies
If you are using Netscape 4.75 and cookies have been disabled, enable them using these steps.
- From the menu bar, go to Edit.
- Select Preferences.
- Click on Advanced.
- Under Cookies, select one of the "Accept" cookies options.
If you are using a Macintosh Computer, AOL, CompuServe, or other browser
This page has not been tested with browsers other than Internet Explorer and Netscape, nor has the page been tested on a MacIntosh computer. Problems may occur if you submit your resume using a computer/environment that has not been tested. We recommend that you apply using a compatible computer and one of the tested browsers.
Additional Support
Contact Information
If you experience problems submitting your online application, please send email to hrsctesu@rbc.com
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