Progent is looking for a a detail-oriented individual to help manage resumes sent to Progent by job applicants. The Resume Screener will work from a home office and take resumes submitted via email and import the applications into a specialized resume management program. The Resume Screener will consolidate all documents submitted by job applicants, verify that all required data is properly transferred into Progent's database, make sure that professional certifications are current, and pre-qualify job applicants by giving each one a preliminary ranking.

Advantages of Joining Progent
Progent is an innovative network consulting and IT outsourcing firm based in San Jose, CA, in the center of Silicon Valley. Unique models for client acquisition, support delivery, virtual office environment, and employee benefits have allowed Progent to be one of the fastest growing and most respected Microsoft Gold Partners in the United States. Our extensive support information base and team style of problem solving has allowed Progent to retain a talented staff and a loyal international customer base.


Position
Job Application Screener

Job Code
A014Johannesburg

Work
Site
At home, virtual office infrastructure, Johannesburg, South Africa

Primary Activities
The Resume Screener is a work-from-home position that requires about 20 hours every week. The Job Application Screener's basic task is to perform an initial filter on every resume submitted to Progent, which includes submissions for engineering, operational, sales, and marketing jobs. The Resume Screener checks that all job submissions and related files are correctly entered into Progent's specialized application tracking system, that all necessary data has been submitted, and that any declared industry accreditations, credentials} are current. The Resume Screener will give an initial ranking to every job applicant in order to streamline the recruitment procedures for Progent's human resources team.

Relationships
Reports to:
Head of of HR Team

Interacts Extensively with:
Human Resources personnel responsible for maintaining Progent's resume database


Job Duties
Responsibilities include:
  • Consolidate all job application information emailed to Progent. Every job seeker may submit multiple messages and attached files, and the submitted files can have any format.
  • Check that all necessary data has been included by each job applicant.
  • Transfer all job application data into Progent's specialized hiring system and verify that all data is successfully imported and properly assigned.
  • Verify that any claimed industry accreditations are registered and have not expired.
  • Score applications by established criteria in categories such as work history, professional presentation of introduction and resume, certifications earned, and general job skills.
  • Interact with Progent's human resources team to enhance the effectiveness of Progent's hiring database.

Work Background/
Skills
Minimum Job Experience
Five years of background in human resources and two years of experience working with resumes

Characteristics of the Candidate

  • Demonstrable command of written and spoken English
  • Careful attention to detail
  • Ability to operate in a collaborative environment
  • Self driven, creative, and able to work effectively and autonomously with minimal management direction
  • Skill to assess the professional attitude of job candidate
  • Ability to operate efficiently in a home-office environment
  • Driven to succeed in a rapid-paced and dynamic industry

Home Office Requirements

  • Must own a PC or notebook powered by either Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista
  • Must have high-speed and reliable Internet connection

If you want to apply for this job, please send your resume to job-a014@progent.com. Be sure to include the job code, such as A014Johannesburg, for the position that you are seeking.

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