Profile page
The Profile page is the location where all of your selected information is kept. It is in the Profile page that you can document, add, and edit your work history. To learn more about the Profile page, please refer to Managing Your NLHC Profile Part I: Optimization.
Matches page
When you log in to your NLHC profile, you can access many different tools that will assist you in your job search. First, you can view your Matches page. On this page, you will see all of the posted jobs in the NLHC that you match to. Matching is based on the Skills and Certifications that you have selected in your profile. When employers post a job, they select the skills that they desire in a candidate for the position. Your profiled skills will then be compared, matched and ranked to each position. While viewing a particular job that appears in your match list, you can choose to Inquire, Forward Job, or Hide the job. These options are displayed along the right side of the page of the job you are viewing.
- Inquire: Inquiring about the job will send a message to the employer that you are interested in the position and will send a template message that invites the employer to view your profile.
- Forward Job: If you see a job in the matches list that looks like a good match for someone that you know, you can choose to forward the job. This will send an email to your desired recipient that shows a link that goes straight to the posted job.
- Hide Job: If you view a job in your Matches list that does not appeal to you, you can select Hide job. You can easily view any hidden jobs by clicking on the Hidden Jobs tab on the blue toolbar of the front page.
The messaging capabilities are a truly unique feature of the Navy League Hiring Center. Through the NLHC Message Center that is contained in your profile, employers are able to contact you. Also, you can inquire about the jobs that you match to by clicking Inquire while viewing the job on your Matches page. You will be alerted to your designated email address when you receive a message in your message center. However, to reply to the message, you must login to your profile. The message allows you to track which jobs you have applied to, which employers have responded and is also an easy way to keep track of employers’ contact information and instructions on the next steps of the application process.
Employers are able to search by most recent logins. The candidates that are considered the most “active” often receive more interest from employers because they appear more available. It is important that you log into your profile often to check messages, update your skills, experience, and contact information, and to be seen by employers. If you utilize the available tools in your profile, you will soon find an ideal career through the Navy League Hiring Center!
Your Personal URL is a unique feature provided by the NLHC which is like your own personal website link that you can send to prospective employers. You give them the link, and they can go directly to your career profile! The information that you have entered into your profile is electronically organized into a clear, concise resume. You can print, email or fax the NLHC-generated resume, or you can distribute your Personal URL for the employer to directly access.