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Employer Guide to CougarLink

Access CougarLink now.

Click on the link for employers, and you are ready to get started.

Step 1: Creating an Account:

On the CougarLink page, click the link to register for a new account or register and post a local job.

Make sure you complete the registration form and submit it. Provide information for all required fields marked with a red asterisk.

You will receive a message confirming your registration stating,  "Your job posting and registration has been submitted." You will also receive a confirmation email when your registration and job posting are approved. Once your registraion is approved, you will receive an email confirmation, which will contain your login information. You will not see this message if you failed to provide information for a required field. New employer accounts are reviewed continuously throughout each business day.

Step 2: Logging in your account:

In your CougarLink email confirmation, you will find your username, which is your email address and a system-appointed password. Click on the link provided in the email for easy access to the CougarLink page.

Log in using the username and password provided. You can also log in by clicking on the for employers on the left navigation bar of the Career Centerhomepage: https://career.colstate.edu, and then click on post a job.

You are now looking at your CougarLink home page. Notice the Announcements on the left of the screen, the Quick Links in the center, and the Alerts below the links. Please see the overview section of these instructions for more information on these services.

Step 3: Changing your password:

Click on the Account menu then click on the Password/Preferences tab. Enter the new password in the space for the new password. Please choose a password that will be easy for you to remember. All passwords are encrypted and therefore not viewable in the system. Our office will not be able to tell you what your password is. If you forget your password click on the Forgot my password tab on the CougarLink page to have your password reset and emailed to you.

Click on the Change button on the bottom right of the screen.

Step 4: Submitting your Job Posting:

Click on the jobs tab, and click the Add New button.

Complete the Job posting form, make sure you complete and provide information for all of the required fields marked with a red asterisk. Click submit when you have finish and completed all required fields. You will receive an email confirmation stating that your job posting has been approved.

Step 5: System Overview - Just the Basics:

Home Page Highlights:

A. Announcements: Regularly check here for important announcements from career services.

B. Quick Links: You will find direct links to the pages you will probably be using the most.

C. Alerts: These are time-sensitive reminders critical to your success use of the system.

D. Calendar: View your scheduled activities including interviews, events, etc. by date.

E. Feedback: Your feedback is encouraged so we;; know how we can better serve you.

Your Menu Choices:

A. Account: Update your personal profile, change your password, and view your account activity summary.

B. Calendar: View your scheduled events, deadlines, appointments, etc. here.

C. Profile: You will only need to complete this information once. Please provide as much information about your company as possible. There is also a place for your logo.

D. Jobs: This is for NON On-Campus Recruiting Jobs.

E. Resume books: Access resumes for each student/alumni registered with CougarLink.

F. On-Campus Recruiting (OCR): Access all relevant OCR information here including schedules, jobs, applicant lists, etc.

G. Placements: Please let us know when you hire one of our students.

H. Events: Register for one of Columbus State University Career Center upcoming Special Events including Career Expo.

I. Professional Networking: Sign up today to mentor a current student. This is a great way for you to engage in your school and participate in the professional growth of current students! This option is available on your tool bar. It's just a click away!