Career Center FAQ

Q.“I’m a first time applicant. How do I get a log-in and password to apply for a position?” Q.“I’m a first time applicant. How do I get a log-in and password to apply for a position?”

A.Click the registration link on the Current Openings page and provide a new Username and Password. You may wish to make a note of these login credentials in the event you wish to log in again to apply for another position or make changes to your application and/or contact data. Once you have successfully registered, you may continue on to complete your application for the desired position.

Q.“I would like to apply for a position that I saw advertised elsewhere, but I do not see it displayed on the Current Openings page.” Q.“I would like to apply for a position that I saw advertised elsewhere, but I do not see it displayed on the Current Openings page.”

A.The Current Openings page displays up to 30 jobs per page. It may be necessary to click the “Next” link to display the next 30 jobs or you may click the “View All” link to view all current openings. If you are still not finding the position you are searching for, you may contact our Helpdesk. The position may already be closed; in which case, we encourage you to continue visiting our site for future job opportunities.

Q.“Can I apply online without a resume?” Q.“Can I apply online without a resume?”

A.Yes. While we are capable of uploading resumes in the application process, there are also several areas of our application process where an applicant can simply key in resume data, such as previous employment and education history, skills and achievements. After creating a user account (or logging in, for returning users), simply select “Apply without using a resume” to begin entering your information.

Q.“I am searching on your careers website for a job that was advertised in my local newspaper, but when I filter on jobs in my location, I do not see the position. What am I doing wrong?” Q.“I am searching on your careers website for a job that was advertised in my local newspaper, but when I filter on jobs in my location, I do not see the position. What am I doing wrong?”

A.Oftentimes, positions with a location other than our regional plants have a posting location of Milwaukee, WI or Brookfield, WI (the location of our corporate headquarters). Try clearing your search and clicking on the Job Title column heading to put the jobs in alphabetical order by title and look for the advertised position this way.

Q.“I do not see an opening on your careers website that fits my qualifications. Can I email my resume to you to keep on file in case another position opens that is more suitable to my qualifications?” Q.“I do not see an opening on your careers website that fits my qualifications. Can I email my resume to you to keep on file in case another position opens that is more suitable to my qualifications?”

A.No. It is the policy of Briggs and Stratton to not accept unsolicited resumes. Each application and resume we receive must be submitted through our online recruiting process. This process ensures that your application and/or resume will immediately be connected to the correct job opening ID and seen by the appropriate recruiter and hiring manager for the position. If you are having difficulty with the online application process, please contact our Helpdesk at (414) 259-5451

Q.“I recently applied for a position online. I was wondering if that position has been filled?” Q.“I recently applied for a position online. I was wondering if that position has been filled?”

A.If you are selected as one of the candidates to be interviewed, you will be contacted by one of our recruiters shortly. We encourage you to continue visiting our website as new job opportunities are posted daily.

Q.“I have applied on your website in the past but I forgot the User Name/or Password that I registered with.” Q.“I have applied on your website in the past but I forgot the User Name/or Password that I registered with.”

A.From the careers page, click the Login Help link. From this page, you can have your Password emailed to you by entering your User Name. If you have forgotten your User Name and Password, they can both be emailed to you by providing us the email address under which you registered.

Q.“I am currently an employee with Briggs & Stratton and would like to apply for a different career opening. Which of my username(s) and password(s) do I use?” Q.“I am currently an employee with Briggs & Stratton and would like to apply for a different career opening. Which of my username(s) and password(s) do I use?”

A.The Careers website is for external applicant only. Current employees of Briggs & Stratton should apply through the e-HR PeoplePower system. Please contact HR for further information.