How to Apply

You can search and apply for jobs on this site using keywords or with our map. Once you find a job, follow the application process and we will review your credentials.

If we ask you to visit with us on site, you may be required to complete pre-employment testing if applicable to the position for which you are applying (see information below).

If you are invited to interview, be prepared to answer both general questions about your background, as well as specific questions about projects you have worked on or situations you have encountered in your previous employment.

As part of the recruitment process, you may be asked to complete an assessment when applying to a position. The pre-employment testing process is designed to measure various skills and abilities that are important to performing clerical and technical jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions - Assessments (pdf)
Applicant Test Prep Guide (pdf)
Test Batteries by Job Family (pdf)

Please be sure to check your email if you decide to take the assessment at a later time. Your successful assessment results will be active for a year in our current system. If you experience technical issues with the assessment, a technical support team is available weekdays 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. EST.

Visit: http://service.shl.com/s2p-candidates/

Email: helpdeskUS@shl.com

Call: 1-800-899-7451, Option 1 for Technical Support

Visit our Human Resources Office at:

7007 Bertner Avenue, Suite: 1MC 2.3105

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Uploading your resume is highly recommended. Things to keep in mind when preparing your resume:

Be sure your contact information is current
Avoid non-standard fonts and bullets
Avoid columns
Place headings in all caps such as Education, Experience, Certifications, etc.

Our recruiters regularly search this database to locate qualified applicants for open jobs. Searches are done by keywords and phrases that describe the skills required for each job. It is important, therefore, that resumes include terms and familiar industry acronyms for all relevant skills and experience that could be of value in a position at MD Anderson.

Content tips to maximize “hits” in our resume tracking database:

Use enough key words to define your skills, experience, education, professional affiliations, etc.
Describe your experience with concrete words
Use more than one page if necessary to include all relevant job experience
Use jargon and acronyms specific to your industry. Make sure you list appropriate certifications and/or licenses
If you are not sure if the appropriate key words are part of the text, add a paragraph of key words to the bottom of your resume

Not only will you be considered for the specific role to which you have applied, but your talents and background may be considered for all current and future positions. If there’s a match, we will contact you directly.

Step One: Preparation

You finally landed an interview for your dream job - now what? It is important to prepare for your interview to ensure you stand out to a potential employer.

Research: Do your homework on the industry, company and position you applied for. Don’t forget to research salaries so you can set realistic expectations.
Rehearse: Practice common interview questions and styles (e.g. behavioral, phone, panel). Then practice a personal statement. Think of this as an introduction to who you are.
Plan: Write out questions to ask the interviewer.
Hint: Write down five success stories that highlight your skills, accomplishments and experience. This will help generate ideas to use as answers to potential interview questions.

Step Two: Interview

Today is the day! Make certain you have everything you need before arriving for your interview.

Arrive Early: Be mindful of traffic and parking delays.
Attire: Dress professionally.
What to Bring: Have extra copies of your resume on hand. Don’t forget a pen and something to write on.
Professionalism: Be courteous, professional and make eye contact.
Learn: Ask questions and learn about the company.
Ask: Ask for the interviewer’s business card.

Step Three: Follow-Up

Following up an interview with a thank-you note is a great way to leave a lasting impression.

Thank You: Write a thank-you note or email reminding the interviewer of your qualities.
Reach Out: If you are not sure when a decision will be made, connect with your recruiter 1 - 2 weeks after your interview.

Remember to do your homework, be professional and sell yourself.

MD Anderson Cancer Center is committed to encouraging good health and staying true to our mission to end cancer. We are a tobacco-free employer and require a pre-employment drug screen for tobacco compounds. If you are a current tobacco user and would like to quit, we encourage you to enroll in one of our Tobacco Treatment Program’s clinical trials that combine the use of medications and counseling to help you quit. To enroll, call 713-792-2265 or email quitnow@mdanderson.org.

For those education credentials obtained outside the United States and used to meet minimum education requirement for the position of consideration, an evaluation conducted by an accredited foreign education evaluation agency must be provided prior to extension of an offer. Any expense to obtain this will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Listing of accredited foreign education agencies is below. MD Anderson does not endorse any of the listed companies, rather they have been identified as providing sufficient and acceptable foreign education evaluation services.

Consultancy on International Education
P.O. Box 2792
Champaign, IL 61825-2792
Tel: 217.359.9602
Fax: 217.359.2082
cie@international-education.com
www.international-education.com

Educational Records Evaluation Service, Inc.
601 University Avenue, Suite 127
Sacramento, CA 95825
Tel: 916.921.0790
Fax: 916.921.0793
edu@eres.com
www.eres.com

Foundation for International Services, Inc.
505 5th Avenue South, Suite 101
Edmonds, WA 98020
Tel: 425.248.2255
Fax: 425.248.2262
info@fis-web.com
www.fis-web.com

Global Education Group, Inc.
2 East Congress Street, Suite 900
Tucson, AZ 85701
Tel: 520.202.7800
Fax: 520.877.7867
info@globaledu.com

Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. International Education Consultants
7101 S.W. 102 Avenue
Miami, FL 33173
Tel: 305.273.1616
Fax: 305.273.1338
Fax: 305.273.1984 (Translations)
info@jsilny.com
www.jsilny.com

SpanTran Educational Services, Inc.
2400 Augusta Drive, Suite 451
Houston, TX 77057
Tel: 713.266.8805
Fax: 713.789.6022
www.spantran.com

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