The Messages page allows you to view your messages. Messages about job applications, the application process, and questions asked or answered are available on this page. Unread messages are displayed by default. Your messages can be sorted at any time by clicking on a column's heading. You can also view and search your messages using the Search field. Your messages are also accessible from the Messages panel on your dashboard.
Your inbox displays all of your messages including sent responses and answered questions. Your inbox opens displaying all of your unread messages by default. Using your inbox is much like using an email program.
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| View | Read all posts within a message thread. View appears in red font for messages marked read. |
| Position Name | Displays the position that is the thread's topic. |
| Original Poster | Displays the original sender's name. |
| Message | Displays the message. |
| Date & Time Stamp | Displays the message's timestamp. |
| Responses | Displays the number of individual messages (posts) that comprise a message thread. |
Using your inbox
Use the drop-down record menu under Inbox to select the number of messages to display.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Unread | View all of your unread messages. |
| All | View read and unread messages. The View button on read messages are gray while unread messages have a green View button. |
| Muted | View muted messages. |
Click View to open the message thread.
The Message Thread page is displayed. The subject of the message, timestamp, sender name, and message is displayed.
On the left, you have the following options:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Return | Return to the Messages page. |
| Reply | Reply to the message. |
| Mute | Click X to mark the message and all threads as muted. Muted messages are messages that you no longer wish to receive notifications on. Rather than deleting a message, CareerPortal allows you to mute it. |
| Read | Click X to mark the message as read. Click ✔ to mark a message as unread. Read messages can be viewed under All on the Messages page. |