Last updated on May 20, How to Register with the HireAnIslander Database

HireAnIslander Database In order to use the majority of the services offered by the TAMU-CC Career Services department, registration with the HireAnIslander Job Database is required. This guide is intended to show students how to access the database and how to start looking for a job today!

The HireAnIslander Database Log-In Portal is located on the Career Services webpage, under Jobs 4 Islanders on the LEFT HAND side of the screen. As a student, be sure to click STUDENT LOGIN.

Clicking on the STUDENT LOGIN brings you to the portal for the HireAnIslander database. As a new user, you’ll need to register so click on the CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! link located at the bottom of the page.

Don’t know your STUDENT ID/BANNER ID? If you are a new student, click on the FIND YOUR BANNER/STUDENT ID link to set it up.

On the STUDENT REGISTRATION page, be sure to complete all fields designated with an asterisk (*). In order for your profile to be activated, all required fields MUST be filled in. FIRST and LAST NAME STUDENT ID# (NOTE: This is not your SSN number) A unique PASSWORD to be used for this account. Your CURRENT PHONE NUMBER Your UNIVERSITY (ends with islander.tamucc.edu) Your approval of the Confidentiality Statement. “Add to Resume Books” allows your information to be submitted to interested employers. REQUIRED FIELDS

CURRENT SEMESTER CLASSIFICATION APPLICANT TYPE PROJECTED GRADUATION MONTH PROJECT GRADUATION YEAR OVERALL G.P.A. MAJOR/S CITIZENSHIP ETHNICITY GENDER VETERAN STATUS

This is where you check off various qualities that you can bring to a job (such as Languages, Computer experience, etc.)

All of the ADDITIONAL INFORMATION is optional but a complete profile has a better chance of attracting a potential employer.

After completing the first page of registration, you are brought to a confirmation page. Ensure ALL of the required information is completed and that all other information is accurate. If there is an inaccuracy, hit EDIT to fix it. After you have are finished, hit CONTINUE at the top of the page.

In order for your profile to be activated, you MUST upload a resume. If you need help writing a resume, feel free to come by Career Services (UC 304) to pick up an example copy or make an appointment with a counselor. When you have a resume, click UPLOAD FILE to upload it to the database.

To select your resume from your computer, first hit the BROWSE button to the right of the Upload field. Using the LOOK IN field at the top of the box, locate the folder that houses your RESUME. When you find it, click it once to highlight it and then hit OPEN.

Be sure to NAME your Resume in the field marked DOCUMENT NAME. It can be something as simple as “[YOUR NAME]’s Resume”. When you’re finished, hit UPLOAD.

After uploading your resume, you’ll be brought to the FINAL SUBMIT page. Hit the SUBMIT PROFILE button if you’re ready to submit your information to the HireAnIslander database.

You’re Almost Done! After hitting the final SUBMIT button, you’re brought back to the HireAnIslander Database main page. Notice the highlighted portion that reads “ATTENTION”. This is informing you that your profile is currently under review. After you are sure you’ve uploaded all of the necessary information (including the resume), call Career Services and ask to have your account activated.

Career Services In order to activate your profile, you can visit our offices, located in the University Center on the third floor, or you can give us a call at (361) Profile activation is REQUIRED to be able to search and apply for any jobs listed on the database.

CONGRATULATIONS! You are well on your way to finding a GREAT job with TAMU-CC Career Services!