Student Orientation for Student Orientation for SymplicitySymplicity

Office of Career Planning

Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University

216-687-6871 (phone)216-687-6871 (phone) 216-687-6881 (fax)216-687-6881 (fax) career@law.csuohio.ecareer@law.csuohio.edudu

Go to https://law-csuohio-csm.symplicity.com/students/ to log on to Symplicity. Students use Cleveland-Marshall Law Interactive ID and Password; Recent alumni (those who have graduated within the past 18 months) should contact

us at career@law.csuohio.edu for alumni password.

After log in, click on the “Profile” tab at the top of the screen. Some fields have been filled in for you.

Under the first three tabs, the following appear: “Personal Information,” “Academic Information,” and “Privacy”.

Complete information requested at each of these three tabs.

At the end of each tab, you’ll need to click “Save Changes” after you’ve entered your information.

Document UploadDocument Upload

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The following are types of documents that you will be able to upload into The following are types of documents that you will be able to upload into Symplicity, as the following slides explain:Symplicity, as the following slides explain:

ResumeResume Cover LettersCover Letters List of ReferencesList of References Writing SamplesWriting Samples

Important notes about document uploading:

You may upload many different documents in the system, allowing for individual cover letters, multiple writing samples, etc.

When you upload documents into Symplicity, the system will convert your document from Word or WordPerfect into a .pdf format. You must review the .pdf before submitting your document to ensure that the formatting has converted properly!

To begin uploading, click on “Documents” at the top of the screen, next to the To begin uploading, click on “Documents” at the top of the screen, next to the “Profile” tab.“Profile” tab.

From the main documents screen, click on “Add New.”From the main documents screen, click on “Add New.”

Check the circle next to type of document that you want to upload, e.g. Check the circle next to type of document that you want to upload, e.g. “Resume”.“Resume”.

Give your resume an appropriate name in the Label section. Make it a name Give your resume an appropriate name in the Label section. Make it a name that you will easily recognize later and that sounds appropriate for employers.that you will easily recognize later and that sounds appropriate for employers.

Using the “Browse” button locate the Word or WordPerfect version of your resume. After selecting the file, click “Submit”.

A screen will appear requesting you to wait for your file conversion to .pdf. A screen will appear requesting you to wait for your file conversion to .pdf. Wait for the upload and conversion to finish Wait for the upload and conversion to finish completelycompletely before continuing. before continuing.

Eventually the screen will refresh, and the word “ready” (1) will appear, along Eventually the screen will refresh, and the word “ready” (1) will appear, along with the Adobe pdf icon (2). If the screen doesn’t refresh, delete the file and with the Adobe pdf icon (2). If the screen doesn’t refresh, delete the file and

resubmit.resubmit.

After the conversion, you will see the name of your resume show up in the After the conversion, you will see the name of your resume show up in the main documents screen (1). Under the “View” column, there will be two main documents screen (1). Under the “View” column, there will be two icons, a white letter icon (2) which is the saved version of your Word or icons, a white letter icon (2) which is the saved version of your Word or

WordPerfect file, and an Adobe .pdf icon (3) which is the .pdf version of your WordPerfect file, and an Adobe .pdf icon (3) which is the .pdf version of your file. Before continuing, ALWAYS click on the .pdf icon to make sure that the file. Before continuing, ALWAYS click on the .pdf icon to make sure that the

conversion has worked properly.conversion has worked properly.

The .pdf version is what employers will see when you submit for job listings. If The .pdf version is what employers will see when you submit for job listings. If the file doesn’t convert properly (margins are incorrect or extra pages) delete the file doesn’t convert properly (margins are incorrect or extra pages) delete

the file from Symplicity, reformat in the original document, and resubmit.the file from Symplicity, reformat in the original document, and resubmit.

Repeat the process for uploading by clicking Add New. Select the correct item type Repeat the process for uploading by clicking Add New. Select the correct item type before uploading new files: “Other Documents”, “Cover Letters”, or “Reference Lists”.before uploading new files: “Other Documents”, “Cover Letters”, or “Reference Lists”.

As stated, ALWAYS review the .pdf version of every file that you submit. As stated, ALWAYS review the .pdf version of every file that you submit. Check that all margins are correct, especially see that the file has not flowed Check that all margins are correct, especially see that the file has not flowed over into additional pages (one-page resumes should not become two-page over into additional pages (one-page resumes should not become two-page

documents). documents). Print out your work!Print out your work!

Once your basic documents are uploaded, a listing of all documents will be Once your basic documents are uploaded, a listing of all documents will be visible. Now you are ready to apply online for job postings.visible. Now you are ready to apply online for job postings.

Accessing Job PostingsAccessing Job PostingsA)Cleveland-Marshall postingsA)Cleveland-Marshall postings

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Click on “Jobs” at the top of the screen. The drop-down menu includes job postings on USAJobs, Career Builder, and C-M postings (listed as CSM Jobs). Select “CSM

Jobs” to view postings from the Office of Career Planning.

You may search by area of practice, type of position, or class level from drop down menus. You may also search by job title, etc… by using keywords.

Click on the job title to view the posting.

The details of the listing will be shown. If the words “How to Apply” appear, you will apply outside of the Symplicity system by following the instructions.

Note the posting expiration date by scrolling to the bottom of the screen.Note the posting expiration date by scrolling to the bottom of the screen.

If the words “Application Status” appear, using the drop-down menus you may submit your materials through the system. If there are no drop-down boxes,

instructions will be posted on contacting the employer.

If you want to add a note to an employer, you may do so in the “Notes” section If you want to add a note to an employer, you may do so in the “Notes” section (1). When you are sure that all of your documents are ready for submission, (1). When you are sure that all of your documents are ready for submission,

click “Submit” (2).click “Submit” (2).

The screen refreshes following your submission. The files you submitted will The screen refreshes following your submission. The files you submitted will be noted (1). Use the be noted (1). Use the Symplicity “Back”Symplicity “Back” button (2) to return to the main job button (2) to return to the main job

listings screen.listings screen.

Click on the “Applications” tab to view postings for which you have applied. Click on the “Applications” tab to view postings for which you have applied. ‘Withdraw Application’ means your application may be withdrawn simply by ‘Withdraw Application’ means your application may be withdrawn simply by

clicking on the button prior to the expiration date of the posting. The employer clicking on the button prior to the expiration date of the posting. The employer has requested all the applications be stored in the system and sent at one has requested all the applications be stored in the system and sent at one

time. All other employers received the application materials via email time. All other employers received the application materials via email immediately upon your submission.immediately upon your submission.

B) Career BuilderB) Career Builder

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CareerbuilderCareerbuilder posts mainly nontraditional job openings. Use the drop-downs posts mainly nontraditional job openings. Use the drop-downs to view positions.to view positions.

C) USAJobsC) USAJobs

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USAJobsUSAJobs posts positions with Federal Government Agencies posts positions with Federal Government Agencies

On Campus InterviewsOn Campus Interviews(OCI)(OCI)

(Fall Interview Program, FIP)(Fall Interview Program, FIP)

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Employers participating in On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) are viewed by Employers participating in On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) are viewed by clicking on the “OCI” tab. A sidebar of important dates is on the right of the clicking on the “OCI” tab. A sidebar of important dates is on the right of the screen (1). Specifics of each OCI organization can be viewed by clicking on screen (1). Specifics of each OCI organization can be viewed by clicking on

“Review” (2) Schedule details and application requirements (class year, “Review” (2) Schedule details and application requirements (class year, requested materials, hiring criteria) are all detailed.requested materials, hiring criteria) are all detailed.

To submit an OCI Application (bid), click “Apply” (1). Your default resume will To submit an OCI Application (bid), click “Apply” (1). Your default resume will be submitted for office use. To update the attached resume, select a new be submitted for office use. To update the attached resume, select a new resume under “Application Details”. Click on ‘Apply’ (2). Be sure to review resume under “Application Details”. Click on ‘Apply’ (2). Be sure to review

“Additional Requests” (3) for each employer.“Additional Requests” (3) for each employer.

EtceteraEtcetera

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View upcoming workshops, career fairs, receptions and information sessions View upcoming workshops, career fairs, receptions and information sessions by selecting the “Events” tab. You will be able to RSVP and send reminder by selecting the “Events” tab. You will be able to RSVP and send reminder

emails to yourself.emails to yourself.

The Employer Database enables you to search employers in the OCP The Employer Database enables you to search employers in the OCP database.database.

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The office of Career Planning (OCP) staff believes The office of Career Planning (OCP) staff believes this new program will provide even more this new program will provide even more information to you about employers and information to you about employers and positions.positions.

Stay in touch for more information on Symplicity.Stay in touch for more information on Symplicity.If you have questions, please email them to: If you have questions, please email them to:

career@law.csuohio.educareer@law.csuohio.edu..

““OCP…helping you identify, plan, OCP…helping you identify, plan, and achieve your career goals.” and achieve your career goals.”

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