Question 1

SEARCH OUR JOBS

Accepted Answer

Search Ecolab Careers&#xa0;by Keyword, Job Category and/or Location. We recommend looking for roles that align with your experience and ensuring you meet the minimum qualifications, which are required for consideration. Once you have found a job opportunity, click Apply.

Question 2

JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK

Accepted Answer

The first step in our application process is to join our Talent Network by entering your email address and some brief information about yourself. Once you join our Talent Network, we’ll be able to send you job alerts and the latest Ecolab news.

Question 3

COMPLETE JOB APPLICATION

Accepted Answer

You can attach a CV or resume to upload your experience or input it directly. After your information is added, review it carefully to ensure accuracy. If you do not upload or input your experience, we may not have enough information to evaluate your qualifications.&#xa0; Once your review is complete, you’ll be prompted to complete any applicable standard or job-specific questions. Please read the questions carefully and provide accurate responses.&#xa0; Finally, review your application before submitting. If you would like to make changes, click Back to return to a prior section on the application. When you’re satisfied with your application, click Submit. You will receive a confirmation screen directing you to create your Candidate Account. This is the tool you can track the status of your application from.&#xa0;You will also receive an email confirming your application.&#xa0;

Question 4

CREATE A CANDIDATE ACCOUNT

Accepted Answer

The next step is to create a Candidate Account. We will confirm the receipt of your application and contact you using this email address. You can also sign back into this account to apply for future opportunities and review status updates on your application(s). If you have applied since December 2017, you will sign into the same account you previously used.&#xa0; Please note: The Candidate Account is different than our Talent Community, so even if you joined our Talent Community prior to applying, you will need to sign in or create separate credentials to apply.

Question 5

RECRUITER REVIEW

Accepted Answer

After we receive your application, we will review your experience and skills. If your experience&#xa0;aligns with our current needs, you will be contacted by phone or email to schedule an interview. We will also keep your information in our system for consideration as future job opportunities arise per local records retention requirements.

Question 6

TRACK YOUR STATUS

Accepted Answer

You can track the status of your application(s) at any time by clicking the Returning Applicants link on the website. Sign into your account, click the cloud icon in the upper right corner, then click View Profile. Your application(s) and the status of each will be listed under My Submitted Applications.

Upon submitting your application, your status will be Application Received. Once reviewed by our recruiting team, if you are still in consideration for the role, your status will be In Consideration. If you are no longer being considered for a specific job, your status will be No Longer in Consideration. Note that this status is specific to each job for which you have applied. If you are no longer in consideration for a specific role, you can still apply for other jobs for which you are qualified.

Forgot your password?

If you forget your password, click Forgot Password. Enter your email address and submit. You will receive an email with instructions to reset your password.

Question 7

RECRUITER PHONE INTERVIEW

Accepted Answer

If you are among the most competitive applicants for the job, you will be contacted by phone or email to schedule an initial phone interview with a recruiter. During the interview, the recruiter will ask questions to better understand your experience and qualifications. You will also have an opportunity to learn more about the role and working at Ecolab. We recommend you review the job description and information about Ecolab&#xa0;and prepare any questions you may have before your interview.

Question 8

ADDITIONAL INTERVIEWS

Accepted Answer

​​​​​​​Once phone interviews are complete, the most qualified candidates may be invited to participate in additional interviews. Our interview teams commonly include the hiring manager, human resources, and other managers, peers, or direct reports of the open position. If contacted for in-person interviews, you will receive additional information regarding the location and duration of the interview.

Question 9

ASSESSMENT

Accepted Answer

​​​​​​​The selection process for many of our available job opportunities includes an assessment. Depending on the job, the assessment may take place before, during, or after the interview process and may be administered online or in-person. If the position requires an assessment, you will be notified and provided instructions during the recruitment process.

Question 10

VERBAL OFFER

Accepted Answer

If you are identified as the final candidate, the recruiter or hiring manager will contact you to congratulate you and extend a verbal offer. During this discussion, you will receive more information on compensation, applicable benefits, and the next steps in the process. You will also have an opportunity to ask any remaining questions you have.&#xa0;

Question 11

WRITTEN OFFER

Accepted Answer

Once you have verbally accepted an offer with Ecolab, our recruiting team will prepare applicable written offer documents. This could include an offer letter and/or contract as well as locally required agreements and disclosures. You will receive an email with instructions to sign into your Candidate Account to&#xa0;review these documents, acknowledge or electronically sign them, and complete any additional required steps. If you are unable to sign electronically, please contact the recruiter for assistance

Question 12

REQUIRED CONTINGENCIES

Accepted Answer

Depending on location, most of our job opportunities require successful completion of contingencies before you are cleared to begin working at Ecolab. Required contingencies vary by location and position but could include a drug and alcohol screen, criminal background check, driving record check, education verification, employment verification, reference check, etc. Depending on local business and legal requirements, these contingencies may take place before or after the job offer.

Question 13

CONFIRM START DATE

Accepted Answer

After successfully completing all required contingencies, our recruiting team will contact you to confirm your start date, and your manager will communicate additional details including the location and start time. If you are currently employed or have other obligations, be sure to communicate your availability to the recruiter and hiring manager throughout the process.&#xa0;

Question 14

COMPLETE ONBOARDING ACTIVITIES

Accepted Answer

Depending on your location, you will have an opportunity to complete onboarding activities in our HR system, Workday, either prior to or on your first day. These onboarding activities include reviewing your legal name and personal information, providing emergency contact information, confirming your government IDs, adding a photo to our system, etc. Human resources, your recruiter, or your manager will let you know if there are any additional onboarding tasks that need to be completed for your location. Your manager will provide you with your new employee Workday login credentials prior to or on your first day.

Question 15

WELCOME TO ECOLAB!

Accepted Answer

Your manager and human resources will develop and communicate your onboarding plan, which will introduce you to your work environment, initiate meetings with coworkers and customers, and familiarize you with key responsibilities of your new role. The length of your onboarding period will depend on your location and position. Welcome to Ecolab—we are excited to have you join our team!&#xa0;

Question 16

How do I apply for current job opportunities?&#xa0;​​​​​​​

Accepted Answer

Search Ecolab Careers by Keyword, Job Category and/or Location. Once you have found a job opportunity, click Apply.

Next, you will create an account with our online application system. We will confirm the receipt of your application and contact you using this email address. You can also sign back into this account to apply for future job opportunities and review status updates on your application(s).

You will then be able to submit your application for posted job opportunities.

For more information, please read through our recruitment process.

Question 17

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​What should I do if I forget my login information to my Candidate Account?&#xa0;

Accepted Answer

If you forget your password, click Forgot Password. Enter the email address associated with your Candidate Account and submit. You will receive an email with instructions to reset your password.&#xa0;

Question 18

What do I do if there are no positions listed that I want to apply for?&#xa0;

Accepted Answer

If you do not find a job posting that you are interested in applying for today, you can join our Talent Community to receive emails about jobs in your area of interest. You can also create job alerts while searching for jobs using the "Create Job Alert" section on our search results page.&#xa0;

Question 19

I am having issues applying with LinkedIn. What should I do?&#xa0;

Accepted Answer

If you receive an error message when attempting to Apply with LinkedIn or while entering your LinkedIn URL during the application process, please ensure there are no spaces entered before or after the URL. If the issue persists, please contact&#xa0;Recruiting Support.&#xa0;

Question 20

Can I apply for multiple positions with one application?&#xa0;

Accepted Answer

We encourage you to apply for any jobs of interest for which you are qualified. When you apply with Ecolab, our system will save your information and give you the option to auto-populate future applications with this data. You should always check any auto-populated details and attach a current version of your CV or resume to ensure accuracy before re-submitting. Please note that each job may include unique questions as part of the application process.&#xa0;

Question 21

How can I add a cover letter to my application?&#xa0;

Accepted Answer

If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please upload the file in the Resume/CV section of the My Experience page of the application. This section allows multiple attachments and you can include your Resume/CV and Cover Letter here if desired.

Question 22

What happens to my application after I apply?&#xa0;

Accepted Answer

After we receive your application, we will review your experience and skills. If your background aligns with our current needs, you will be contacted by phone or email to schedule an interview. We will also keep your information in our system for consideration as future job opportunities arise per local records retention requirements.&#xa0;

Question 23

How can I check the status or follow-up on my application?&#xa0;

Accepted Answer

Sign into your Candidate Account, click the cloud icon in the upper right corner, then click View Profile. Your application(s) and the status of each will be listed under My Submitted Applications.

For more information, please refer to the Recruiter Review section above.

Question 24

I have applied several times but haven’t heard back. Why?&#xa0;

Accepted Answer

As we receive many applications, only the candidates whose skills and experience best match our current needs will be contacted for an interview. You can track the status of your application(s) at any time from your Candidate Account, and your information will remain in our system as future job opportunities arise.&#xa0;

Question 25

How long does the recruiting process typically take?&#xa0;

Accepted Answer

​​​​​​​It varies by job. If you are selected for an interview, you can ask our recruiting team about the process and timeline for the specific job(s) to which you have applied.&#xa0;

Question 26

How do I update the contact information on my application?&#xa0;

Accepted Answer

Most updates to contact information can be made at any time from your Candidate Account by selecting Update Contact Information under My Information. If you have been contacted by a recruiter about a specific job opening, you can notify him/her of any changes to your email address or experience.&#xa0;

Question 27

Does Ecolab pay for relocation?&#xa0;

Accepted Answer

Relocation assistance varies by job. If selected for an interview, you will be able to talk with the recruiting team about the possibility of assistance for the specific job(s) for which you have applied.&#xa0;

Question 28

I’m having technical difficulties applying. Who should I contact?&#xa0;

Accepted Answer

If you have technical difficulties submitting your application, please ensure you are using the most up to date operating system and browser version on your computer or mobile device. If your device is up to date and the problem persists, please contact Recruiting Support.&#xa0;

Question 29

I previously applied for an open position. Where do I find my application on the new website?

Accepted Answer

All previously submitted applications can still be found&#xa0;in your Candidate Account.&#xa0; Once you log in, click the cloud icon in the upper right corner, then click View Profile. Your application(s) and the status of each will be listed under My Submitted Applications.&#xa0; ​​​​​​​ For more information, please refer to the Recruiter Review section above.&#xa0;

Question 30

I previously received Ecolab job alerts. Will I still get these emails?

Accepted Answer

With our new website, we are launching a new Ecolab Talent Community. If you previously received job alerts from us, please be sure to join the new&#xa0;Talent Community to receive emails about jobs in your area of interest. You can also create job alerts while searching for jobs using the "Create Job Alert" section on our search results page.&#xa0;

Question 31

I'm having issues logging in to the new site with my username and password. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

With our new website, we launched a new Ecolab Talent Community and will be sunsetting our old Talent Network soon. If you want to stay in touch with us and receive job alerts, we invite you to join our new&#xa0;Talent Community&#xa0;by creating&#xa0;a new username and password. Please note that the Ecolab Talent Community is separate from our application system, so if you are trying to login to view previous applications, you can find these in your Candidate Account.

Your impact starts here.

Our Process

We know how much time and energy you put into your job search. We are committed to delivering a purposeful, efficient recruitment process that allows you to personally experience our culture and see why Ecolab is a great place to work.

Learn more below about what to expect from our recruitment process.

The first step in our process is to apply online and create an account to tell us about you and your interests

SEARCH OUR JOBS

JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK

COMPLETE JOB APPLICATION

CREATE A CANDIDATE ACCOUNT

RECRUITER REVIEW

TRACK YOUR STATUS

Interview & Assessment

If your experience aligns with our current needs, you will be contacted by phone or email to schedule an interview and assessment if applicable.

RECRUITER PHONE INTERVIEW

ADDITIONAL INTERVIEWS

ASSESSMENT

If you are selected as the final candidate, we will extend a verbal offer and send your offer/contract documents to your candidate account for review.

VERBAL OFFER

WRITTEN OFFER

REQUIRED CONTINGENCIES

Begin Onboarding

After successfully completing all required contingencies, your recruiter and manager will work with you to ensure you know what to expect on your first day.

CONFIRM START DATE

COMPLETE ONBOARDING ACTIVITIES

WELCOME TO ECOLAB!

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Your impact starts here.

​​​​​​​Our Process

We know how much time and energy you put into your job search. We are committed to delivering a purposeful, efficient recruitment process that allows you to personally experience our culture and see why Ecolab is a great place to work.

Learn more below about what to expect from our recruitment process.

The first step in our process is to apply online and create an account to tell us about you and your interests

SEARCH OUR JOBS

JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK

COMPLETE JOB APPLICATION

CREATE A CANDIDATE ACCOUNT

RECRUITER REVIEW

TRACK YOUR STATUS

Interview & Assessment

If your experience aligns with our current needs, you will be contacted by phone or email to schedule an interview and assessment if applicable.

RECRUITER PHONE INTERVIEW

ADDITIONAL INTERVIEWS

ASSESSMENT

If you are selected as the final candidate, we will extend a verbal offer and send your offer/contract documents to your candidate account for review.

VERBAL OFFER

WRITTEN OFFER

REQUIRED CONTINGENCIES

Begin Onboarding

After successfully completing all required contingencies, your recruiter and manager will work with you to ensure you know what to expect on your first day.

CONFIRM START DATE

COMPLETE ONBOARDING ACTIVITIES

WELCOME TO ECOLAB!

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Process