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BU Applicant Tracking System (OpenHire)

OpenHire, the applicant tracking system used at Boston University, allows you to review resumés electronically, communicate directly with your HR representative, and effectively manage job applicants’ resumés.

Once a position is posted on the HR website, the hiring manager will automatically receive an e-mail from HR confirming that the position has been posted. This e-mail will go to the individual identified in the “Refer Applicants to:” section of the PS-1.

Here’s an example of an e-mail a hiring manager will receive:

This is to inform you that the PS-1 for the position [TITLE] has been received by Human Resources. The position will be posted on [DATE] in the Job Opportunities section of the Human Resources website under the tracking code [XXXX/XXXX].

Viewing Resumés

As soon as a resumé is ready for your review, an ETS, ERR, or designated recruiter, will send you an e-mail. Simply click on the “OpenHire” link in the e-mail to go directly to the login page. On this page, enter your username and password to enter the site.

• If you are a new user, you will receive a separate e-mail directly from “OpenHire Customer Support” with your username and password.
• If you already have an account with OpenHire, your username is the first part of your e-mail address. For example, if your e-mail address is jsmith@bu.edu, your username would be jsmith.

If you ever forget your password, simply click “Forgot your password?” at the bottom of the Customer Login area. You will automatically receive an e-mail with your password.

Once you are in the system, you can begin reviewing submitted resumés for your job posting.

At the Charles River Campus

• For Exempt positions (Grade 71, Grade 41 or Grade 51 and above), in consultation with your Employee Relations Representative (ERR) or Employment & Training Specialist (ETS), you will be responsible for managing the interview/screening process. If you have questions, please contact your ERR or ETS.
• For Non-exempt positions (Grade 21-26), the ETS will manage the hiring process. They will be in touch with you to discuss any issues.

If you have questions regarding OpenHire or the Boston University hiring process, please contact your ERR or ETS .

At the Medical Campus

• You will be responsible for managing the interview process for all positions. If you have questions or if you require HR assistance with the interviewing process, please contact your designated recruiter.

If you have questions regarding OpenHire or the overall hiring process, please contact your designated HR recruiter.