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10/11/2019
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know to take part
To make it easier for candidates to find the answers to any queries they may have about ourappliacation and selection process, we have grouped the most frequently asked questions into groups below:
- On which internet browsers does the applicants area on Career Page work?
- I don't remember my user name (or the system does not recognize it).
- I don't remember my password.
- If I registered before May 2013, what should I do?
- What can I do if I change my email account?
- I haven't received, or I cannot find the activation email to complete my resume / profile, what should I do?
- I haven’t received, or I cannot find, the email confirming my application for a job vacancy, what should I do?
- What does "I do not wish to release my profile" mean?
- Do I need to upload a resume document?
1. On which internet browsers does the applicants area on Career Page work?
We have verified that all screens on applicant area work on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Chrome. If you're having trouble accessing our applicant area, please let us know by sending an email to careers@avangrid.com.
2. I don't remember my user name (or the system does not recognize it).
Your user name is the same as the e-mail address with which you registered.
3. I don't remember my password.
You can retrieve your password by clicking on the ‘Forgot your password’ link on the Careers Opportunities page. The System will ask you to enter your e-mail address to retrieve your password.
4. If I was registered before May 2013, what should I do?
If you registered before May 2013, you must register as a new user. Our system has been updated and will no longer recognize users registered prior to May 2013.
5. What can I do if I change my email account?
Your user name is your email address and appears in the personal details of your resume. If you plan on changing your email address, we recommend you to: 1) first update the email address on your resume in the system and 2) secondly to update the email address in your candidate profile.
6. I haven't received, or I cannot see, the activation email to fill in my resume, what should I do?
Please check your spam folder, and if you cannot find it, please contact us at careers@avangrid.com.
7. I haven't received, or I cannot see, the email confirming my application for a job vacancy?
Please check your email inbox and your spam folder to confirm the application has been received. If you did not receive the email, you will need to apply again. If you continue to have difficulties with the application, please contact us at careers@avangrid.com.
8. What does "I do not wish to release my profile" mean?
From time-to-time, our recruiters will source registered users in our recruitment system for open positions. If you choose to not release your profile, your profile will then only be visible for those vacancies of which you directly apply; our recruiters would not be able to pull up your CV / profile for a position you have not applied.
9. Do I need to upload a resume document?
It is highly recommended to upload a copy of your resume (*.pdf format preferred) as well as complete the details of your profile and career background on your application.
- How does AVANGRID conduct its applicant pre-selection processes?
- What are the next steps after the evaluation of candidates?
- Which Iberdrola companies advertise their vacancies through the Candidate Area?
1. How does AVANGRID conduct its applicant pre-selection processes?
Once an application is submitted for a vacancy, the resume is evaluated for qualifications and experience based on the posted job vacancy requirements.
2. What are the next steps after the evaluation of candidates?
After the recruitment team evaluates the applicant pool, the most qualified candidates are reviewed with the hiring manager to determine who is selected for an interview.
3. Which Iberdrola companies advertise their vacancies through the Candidate area?
The Career Page is utilized across the Iberdrola Group, therefore this affects all companies internationally.
When applying for a vacancy, our recruiters will review the submitted applicants. At times, your profile may not fit the profile required or there are other applicants who are more specifically suited for the job.
Please note that we recieve a very high volume of applications and messages, and are not always able to correspond with every applicant throughout the process. However at the very least you will recieve an email notification once the vacancy has been closed. If that is the case, we encourage you to browse other vacancies that you may be a better bit for.
- How can I determine whether my details were entered correctly?
- I have participated in an interview and I am unaware of the status of my application?.
- How will I know if my application has been selected for participation in a selection process?
1. How can I determine whether my details were entered correctly?
When you enter your resume, the system goes through different sections that enable you to complete your personal details, training, and so on. Once you have completed each of the selections, you can view your resume as it will be registered in the applicant database. Please do not use the Autofill option on your internet browser..
2. I have participated in an interview and I am unaware of the status of my application?
If you have interviewed for a position, the assigned recruiter or manager will follow up with you to provide the decision and/or feedback. If you do not hear from us within two weeks after interviewing, please reach out to the recruiter or hiring manager that you previously corresponded with.
3. How will I know if my application has been selected for participation in a selection process?
The selected applicants receive a telephone call, email, or text message from one of our recruiters. Please note that we receive a very high volume of applications and messages, and are not always able to correspond with every applicant throughout the process. However, at the very least you will receive an email notification once the vacancy has been closed. If that is the case, we encourage you to browse other vacancies that you may be a better fit for.
About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) aspires to be the leading sustainable energy company in the United States. Headquartered in Orange, CT with approximately $44 billion in assets and operations in 24 U.S. states, Avangrid has two primary lines of business: networks and renewables. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. Through its renewables business, Avangrid owns and operates a portfolio of renewable energy generation facilities across the United States. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens. In 2024, Avangrid ranked first among utilities and 12 overall. The company supports the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals and was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2024 for the sixth consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit www.avangrid.com.
About Iberdrola: Iberdrola is one of the world's biggest energy companies and a leader in renewables, spearheading the energy transition to a low carbon economy. The group supplies energy to almost 100 million people in dozens of countries. With a focus on renewable energy, smart networks and smart solutions for customers, Iberdrola’s main markets include Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil, Mexico and Australia. The company is also present in growth markets such as Japan, Taiwan, Ireland, Sweden and Poland, among others.
With a workforce of nearly 40,000 and assets in excess of €141.7 billion, across the world, Iberdrola helps to support 400,000 jobs across its supply chain, with annual procurement of €12.2 billion. A benchmark in the fight against climate change, Iberdrola has invested more than €130 billion over the past two decades to help build a sustainable energy model, based on sound environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles.
