Frequently Asked Questions

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I'm a new user. How do I set up my account?

Log into the career site by clicking here (Link to login page). Click the box titled "New User." This will result in the new user registration page, where you can enter a user name, password, and your email address. Click the grey box titled "Register" and continue through the registration process. For assistance, contact careers@wmcareers.net and include your contact information; the job title, job number, and location; details regarding the error that has occurred; and the name and version of the internet browser you are utilizing (ex: Internet Explorer 8.0)

I have an existing Taleo user name and ID. Can I use this log in for your site as well?

Please note because the Log in credential you created for another client is site specific; you will have to create a new profile to access Waste Managements Career Site. If you require additional assistance, please send an email to careers@wmcareers.net and include your contact information; the job title, job number, and location; details regarding the error that has occurred; and the name and version of the internet browser you are utilizing (ex: Internet Explorer 8.0)

What do I do if my username /password is not recognized?

If in the process of creating a new account you receive an error message alerting the username is already active in the system. If you are certain you, do not have an existing account you will need to create a new username. Your username should be unique which will eliminate the odds of you creating a username that is already in use. If the error persists, send an email to careers@wmcareers.net and include your contact information; the job title, job number, and location; details regarding the error that has occurred; and the name and version of the internet browser you are utilizing (ex: Internet Explorer 8.0). If you have an existing account and the system Is not recognizing your username/password you can either request a new one or email careers@wmcareers.net for assistance.

How do I submit my resume?

All applicants are asked to apply to positions of their interest online. We ask that you create a profile and apply directly to current openings by clicking here (insert hyperlink to "search all jobs"). All applicants are required to apply for current openings via this careers website. Unfortunately, we cannot accept paper resumes or digital copies via email.

How do I view all postings within a list?

The page is set to default at 10 postings per page to view the remaining postings you can do one of the following: change the number of postings viewed per page using the drop down under results per page OR click on the page number or next located at the bottom of your search results.

How do I check the status of a job application?

Once you have applied for a position, you will have the ability to track your status on the "My job page' tab of your profile. If selected, a recruiter will contact you via email and/or telephone to discuss the position further. You will receive notification via e-mail when a position is filled or cancelled.

How do I update my contact information or a resume I have uploaded?

To update your profile, please log into your career profile and click on the "My Job Page" tab, then click on "Access My Profile" located on the left side of the page under "Candidate Profile." From this tab, you will be able to update your contact information, resume, etc.

What do I do if a position is listed as "No Longer Available"?

Once the position is no longer listed on this careers page, it is no longer available. Occasionally, there is a delay in job posting removal when the job is posted on external job boards. Be sure to continue to apply by selecting from our list of current openings listed on this website.

I am a vendor and am interested in WM's recruiting department. Whom do I contact?

If you are interested in becoming a staffing vendor with Waste Management, please contact: Kenyatta Draper, Supplier Manager for Staff Management, at kdraper@staffmanagement.com.

I am unable to continue with the application I keep receiving the following error message: "Value does not match the pattern 999-999-9999"

This is an alert to reformat the telephone numbers indicated on your submission. For example, if your contact number/employer's contact number is (412) 456-9922 , please input as 412-456-9922. "No items were met for specified criteria"- This alert indicates you have failed to make a selection for one of the questions that requires a response from a drop down selection list .You can identify which question requires attention by the populated alert icon next to the question.

'Country/State/Province' area has not been correctly formatted. Please use the search button to get correct formatting.

If this error populates please use the search link provided for this section. Click the search link, another page will populate which allows you to enter text in the keywords box to search for the Country, State or province you desire. Enter the information, and click search. The results will display, click the radial button next to your choice and click select . This information will populate in the field for you on your application. In the event the search page is not populating, this is a browser incompatibility issue. Please send an email to careers@wmcareers.net and include your contact information; the job title, job number, and location; details regarding the error that has occurred; and the name and version of the internet browser you are utilizing (ex: Internet Explorer 8.0)

I continue to receive the message to disable pop-up blockers before attempting to access the assessment , but I have turned off my pop-up blockers.

Please note you are required to disable all pop-up blockers for example the pop-up blocker on your PC as well as any pop-up blockers located on the internet browser you are utilizing. Please reference the [user guides here] to assist in identifying how to disable pop-up blockers. If you are utilizing Google Chrome as your internet browser, you will need to lower your security settings in order to access the assessment. The assessment is not supported by Mac computers and you will not be able to proceed if using a Mac for this process. For best results, we suggest using Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher to access the assessment. If you require additional assistance, please send a detailed message to careers@wmcareers.net and include your contact information; the job title, job number, and location; details regarding the error that has occurred; and the name and version of the internet browser you are utilizing (ex: Internet Explorer 8.0)

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