Jobs@Agilent | Questions

Q:	Are all Agilent employment opportunities listed on this site?
A:	Yes, all current opportunities worldwide at Agilent can be found on this site. We strongly encourage you to search and apply on-line for positions that interest you. Positions that have been filled are removed immediately from this site.

Q:	How do I find Agilent job opportunities in a specific Country/ Province/State?
A:	Opportunities at all Agilent sites worldwide are listed on this site. You can search jobs by Country and by Province/State to find opportunities in locations you are interested in. Also, check out the Events section for job fairs or other activities in your neighborhood where you can meet face to face with Agilent representatives.

Q:	I did a search but didn't see the right job for me. Should I submit a resume/CV anyway?
A:	Yes. By submitting your information online, your resume/CV is made available to our hiring managers and recruiters worldwide. In the future you can login at any time to modify or update your resume/CV or use the same information every time you apply to an Agilent position. New jobs are posted continually so if you don’t find a job opening right now, come back soon and look again. Or use our Job Agent to receive e-mail notifications of new Agilent opportunities that match your skills and interests.

Q:	How can I subscribe to be notified of future Agilent job openings?
A:	Use our Job Agent to elect to receive e-mail notifications of current and future Agilent openings that match your skills and interests. You can cancel your subscription at any time by logging into the Job Agent and changing your settings.

Q:	What does it mean if I see an Agilent position posted on a third-party jobs site (i.e. Monster.com) but cannot find it on this site?
A:	All open Agilent positions are listed here. When positions are filled, they are immediately removed from the Agilent site. If you see a position on a third-party job board that is not posted here, it is most likely because the position has been filled and the third-party job board has not yet updated their listings.

Q:	I received an e-mail notification for an Agilent job opening but can't find it on this site. Why?
A:	The quickest way to find a specific job opening is to enter the job number in the "Keyword or Job Number Search" box. If this does not find the position, the position may already been filled. For this reason, we encourage you to respond to e-mail job notifications as soon as possible after receiving them.
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Applying for a job at Agilent

Q:	What is the best way to apply for a job at Agilent?
A:	We strongly recommend that you take advantage of the many benefits of applying on-line for positions that interest you. Benefits include: Your information will be immediately available to the recruiter and hiring manager of the position, and will be accessible by all Agilent recruiters worldwide; You will be able to login and use your information every time you apply for a position with Agilent, and you can easily update it by logging in with your e-mail address and personal password; You may also use our Job Agent and elect to receive e-mail notifications of new Agilent opportunities that match your skills and interests!

Q:	How do I apply for multiple jobs?
A:	You need to apply to each job individually. You can reuse the personal information you already entered for prior applications by logging in with your e-mail address and personal password. For each application you may be asked to answer some specific job-related questions.

Q:	May I e-mail or fax my resume/CV to Agilent?
A:	Sending us your resume through airmail, e-mail, or fax is discouraged. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of the many benefits of applying on-line. If you don't have access to a computer and would like to send your resume/CV via airmail, the address to use is: Agilent Technologies C/O SOS 6267 Southfront Road Livermore, CA 94551

Q:	What if I don't have an e-mail address?
A:	]If you do not have a personal e-mail address, you can sign up for a free web-based e-mail account that is right for you. (Note that it is not an Agilent-sponsored website.)

Q:	What if I forget my personal password?
A:	If you forget your password, go to the Login page, enter your e-mail address under "I am a returning user" and click on "Forgot Password?" A temporary password will be e-mailed to you real-time allowing you to reset your password.

Q:	What should I do if I discover a mistake in my on-line information after I've submitted it to Agilent?
A:	If you have applied for a specific position, we recommend finding that job listing and reapplying. If you have just submitted your resume you should access your information using your e-mail address and personal password and make the needed corrections.

Q:	Some of my personal information has changed. How can I update my profile?
A:	Login by using your e-mail address and personal password, and make the necessary corrections. If you would like to change information you submitted while applying for a specific position, we recommend finding that job listing and reapplying. If the position is no longer posted, just resubmit your information.

Q:	I have a new e-mail address. How can I update my profile?
A:	Login using your old e-mail address and personal password. Once inside your profile, simply update the e-mail address listed and submit the changes. The next time you login you can use your new e-mail address.

Q:	Will my personal information remain confidential?
A:	Agilent respects your data privacy. Your candidate information will be added to our international database located in the United States and Canada and will be accessible by Agilent hiring managers and recruiters worldwide. It may be that the resume database, or parts of it, is held by third parties and/or in other geographies. Any third-party is merely holding the information on our behalf and under conditions of confidentiality. If there has been no activity on your information in the legally required amount of time it will be removed from our database.
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The hiring process

Q:	I applied to an Agilent job opening – what happens next?
A:	When you apply online to a specific job, you will receive an acknowledgment via email, and your information immediately becomes available to the Agilent recruiter and hiring manger responsible for the position. Our hiring managers and recruiters review applicants to match them with hiring needs. Candidates to be interviewed are contacted directly by the hiring manager or recruiter. In the event that a more qualified candidate is selected for the position, you will receive an e-mail message from Agilent encouraging you to apply for other positions.

Q:	What happens to my personal information once I submit it?
A:	Once you submit your resume/CV or apply for an Agilent job, your information becomes available to Agilent recruiters and hiring managers worldwide. Your resume/CV and personal information will remain in our database for the legally required amount of time or until you delete your record, whichever comes first. View Agilent’s privacy policy.
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I'm a student

Q:	What types of internships or full-time positions are available for my degree/major?
A:	As a global company, Agilent offers a variety of opportunities for internships and new graduates. To view typical opportunities and benefits visit our Students page. To search and apply for current internship or full time job openings, go to Search Jobs. If you do not immediately find an appropriate opening, you can sign up for our Job Agent to receive e-mailnotifications of new Agilent openings.

Q:	I gave my resume to an Agilent recruiter on campus. Do I still need to submit my information online?
A:	Yes. By submitting your resume/CV online, your information becomes available to Agilent recruiters and hiring managers worldwide. You can also update your information anytime. In addition, you can sign up for our Job Agent and elect to receive e-mail notifications of new Agilent openings that match your personal profile.

Q:	Agilent does not recruit at my school/university/college. Can I still get a job at Agilent?
A:	Yes! Our hiring is not limited to the schools we visit in person. Please view our job listings and apply for job and internship opportunities. We also attend recruiting events and conferences around the world where you can meet Agilent representatives in person.
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Contacting Agilent

Q:	I'm interested in working at Agilent. Can I speak with or e-mail the appropriate hiring manager or country HR Department?
A:	Unfortunately we cannot respond to each applicant individually. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of the benefits of applying on-line for positions that interest you. By applying online, you will receive an e-mail communication if there is a change in the status of your application, or in the status of the position. To meet face to face with Agilent representatives, check the Events section for job fairs and other activities in your area.

Q:	I have specific questions not answered in this FAQ page, or would like to provide feedback to the Agilent webmaster. How do I contact Agilent?
A:	Send us a message by clicking on the links below -- we’d be happy to help! Please note: We will not process resumes/CVs submitted through the webmaster. If you would like to submit your resume/CV, please go to Submit Resume/CV instead. If you have applied online and would like to know the status of your application, please expect to receive e-mail communication if there is a change in the status of your application, or in the status of the position. Follow-ups to the webmaster cannot be responded to. Site Feedback
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