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Job Seeker Module

May 2, 2026 4 min read 730 words

Job Seeker Module User Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for navigating and utilizing the Job Seeker Module on HVACJobsHQ. This module allows you to manage your professional profile, analyze market salary data, and track your applications within the HVAC industry.

Step 1: Configuring Your Profile

Your profile serves as your digital identity for potential employers. Accuracy here improves your visibility in the talent database.

  1. Navigate to the My Profile tab in the sidebar.
  2. Upload a Profile Photo: Click the avatar container to upload a professional headshot. This increases engagement from recruiters.
  3. Enter Personal Details: Complete the form fields for your name, contact information, and physical address.
  4. Professional Background: Provide a concise headline (e.g., "Licensed Journeyman HVAC Technician") and a detailed summary of your experience.
  5. Trade School Verification: Select your school from the dropdown menu. If your school is not listed, use the Request it here link to submit it for manual verification. You may also upload your graduation certificate to qualify for a "Verified Graduate" badge.
  6. Public Visibility: Use the Public Profile Visibility switch to determine if your basic profile (first name, location, and skills) appears on the public talent page.

Step 2: Setting Job Preferences

Defining your preferences ensures the platform provides relevant job recommendations and accurate salary insights.

  1. Select the Job Preferences tab.
  2. Preferred Job Titles: Begin typing a job title and select the most accurate match from the suggestions. You may add multiple titles. These are used to calculate salary comparisons.
  3. Compensation and Location: Enter your desired salary and select the frequency (hourly or annual). Specify your preferred work location and toggle the Willing to Relocate switch if you are open to moving for a new role.
  4. Click Save Changes to update your requirements.

Step 3: Managing Your Resume

The platform uses automated processing to identify your technical skills from your resume and add them to your profile.

  1. Navigate to the Resume tab.
  2. Upload: Drag and drop your file into the upload zone or click Choose File.
  3. Wait for Processing: The system will perform a four-step analysis: Uploading, Text Extraction, Skill Analysis, and Profile Updating. This typically takes 45 to 90 seconds. Do not close the browser during this time.
  4. Review Extracted Skills: Once complete, a list of identified skills will appear. These are automatically added to your profile to improve your "Match Score" for job listings.
  5. Manual Skill Management: If you need to add or remove skills, return to the My Profile tab and use the Your Skills section.

Step 4: Utilizing Salary Insights (Beta)

The Salary Insights module provides data-driven benchmarks for your specific role and location. Note: This feature requires a completed profile and at least one preferred job title to unlock.

  1. Select the Salary Insights tab.
  2. Market Position: Review the range bar to see how your desired salary compares to the 10th, 50th (Median), and 90th percentiles for your role and state.
  3. Title Comparison: View a bar chart comparing median salaries across the different job titles you added in your preferences.
  4. Certification Impact: Analyze which industry certifications (e.g., EPA 608, NATE) provide the highest salary premiums in your current market.
  5. Career Path: Review the typical progression for your role, including estimated timeframes and salary increases for moving from Entry Level to Lead or Management positions.
  6. Relocation Insights: If you are willing to relocate, review the list of states ranked by median salary for your specific role.

Step 5: Applying for Jobs and Messaging

Once your profile is configured, you can interact with job listings and employers.

  1. Recommended Jobs: Navigate to this tab to see roles that match your skill set. Adjust the Match Threshold slider to filter for higher or lower match percentages.
  2. Quick Apply: For many roles, you can click Quick Apply to submit your profile, resume, and an optional cover letter instantly.
  3. Bookmarks: Use the bookmark icon on any job listing to save it. These can be managed in the Bookmarked Jobs tab.
  4. Messaging: When an employer contacts you regarding an application, the Messages tab will display a red badge. Open the conversation to chat directly with the hiring manager.

Step 6: Configuring Communication Preferences

Manage how and when you receive updates from the platform.

  1. Navigate to the Communications tab.
  2. Recommended Jobs Emails: Toggle this setting to receive automated emails featuring new jobs that match your profile.
  3. Frequency: Select Daily, Weekly, or Monthly delivery for these updates.
  4. The system automatically saves these preferences as they are changed.