Apply FAQ

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)
Assessments by Job Family (pdf)
Assessment Toolkit (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 in our current system for three years. If you experience technical issues with the assessment, a technical support team is available to assist weekdays 7:00 am - 10:00 pm EST, and weekends 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST.

Tech Support Toll Free number: 877-449-8378 Option 3

Tech Support email address: tech_support@psionline.com

What is a disability?

A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; a record of such an impairment; or an individual regarded as having such an impairment.

What are some examples of reasonable accommodations that may be needed during the hiring process?

Reasonable accommodation can take many forms. Ones that may be needed during the hiring process include (but are not limited to):

• Providing written materials in accessible formats, such as large print, braille or audiotape
• Providing readers or sign-language interpreters
• Ensuring that recruitment, interviews, tests and other components of the application process are held in accessible locations
• Providing or modifying equipment or devices
• Adjusting or modifying application policies and procedures

How do I request a reasonable accommodation?

Please direct your inquiries to 5-MYHR or 713-745-6947 or email myHR@mdanderson.org. Our business hours are Mon-Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.

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.
• Avoid including a picture or any personal demographics, including height/weight, date of birth, or marital status, 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, so be sure to list all previous experience on your resume, even for positions other than what you are applying.

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 or sitting down for your interview.

• Be Early: Be mindful of traffic and parking delays or potential difficulties in connecting your device.
• Attire & Setting: Dress professionally whether in- person or online. If online, be mindful of what the interviewer will see in the room behind you.
• What to Prepare: Have extra copies of your resume for an in-person interview. Don't forget a pen and something to write on so you can take notes if needed.
• Professionalism: Be courteous, professional and make eye contact.
• Learn: Ask questions and learn about the company.
• Ask: Ask for the interviewer's business card or how to follow up in the future.

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.

We are MD Anderson no matter where we work. And each of us has an essential role. MD Anderson's employees will permanently reflect a mix of the following designations based on their job functions, with at least 30% of our total workforce being hybrid or remote:

• Onsite employees are anchored to our campuses due to the nature of their work. Their work primarily requires them to be physically on site three or more days per week.
• Onsite/Remote Hybrid employees can fulfill their job duties partially remotely but may require some time spent on our campuses - typically one to two days per week. Onsite/Remote employees are required to live within the State of Texas.
• Remote employees can fulfill their job duties without physically being on one of our campuses and 100% of their time is spent working off site. There are expectations that occasional visits to one of our campuses may occur. Remote employees are required to live within the State of Texas.

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