In PeopleSoft, you will often see a magnifying glass icon next to text fields. This is a feature of PeopleSoft that allows you to search instead of entering the text. In some cases, it also serves as a selection tool of pre-approved items for fields.
The text box in the picture above prompts you to enter an employee’s TCU ID#. If you know the ID#, type it in and click the Search button. However, if you are unsure, click on the magnifying glass to see additional search options. A pop-up window lists employee ID#’s and names that can be selected. To narrow your search results even more, click on Search Criteria. Enter text into one of the Search Criteria fields for ID, Name, or Last Name and click the Search button. From the results list, locate the person and click on the row to select them.
All the job records for that employee will be listed.