WaveWorks: Update Your Talent Profile

This guide is essential for anyone looking to enhance their talent profile in WaveWorks, providing a step-by-step approach to effectively showcase their skills, education, and career aspirations. It highlights the importance of a well-crafted career statement and offers tips for submitting information for manager approval. By following this guide, users can ensure their profiles are comprehensive and appealing to recruiters, ultimately aiding in career advancement opportunities.

Talent Development
99 steps
21 minutes

Navigate to [WaveWorks](https://waveworks.tulane.edu)

Click "Career and Performance"

Click "Skills and Qualifications"

Note: New hires will have their Talent Profile automatically populated with information from their application materials. Employees hired before go-live will have no information pre-populated and will have to add information they wish to display.

The "Import LinkedIn Data" will be functional in April 2026. You will be able to import information from your LinkedIn profile into your talent profile here.

Note: you cannot edit two sections at the same time. If you are unable to edit one section, you likely have not saved your work in another.

Career Statement

A career statement can act as a short biography. How did you get where you are, what do you do, and, maybe, where do you want to go?

Click this + button to add a career statement.

Click in the text box to enter your career statement.

Click "Save" when finished

Education

Note: your education will be sent for approval to your manager.

Click the plus button to add education.

Click in the "Degree" field to start typing or use the dropdown to select a degree

Select the correct degree

\[Optional\] Click the "Major" field to type in a field of study.

Click the "School" field to use the dropdown or start typing an institution.

Click select the institution from the dropdown.

If you cannot find your institution in the dropdown list, type other.

Click "Other US Institution" or the multilanguage option for institutions outside of the US.

Type in the name of your institution in the "School Name" *You can leave this blank if you were able to find your school in the dropdown list.*

\[Optional\] Click to add a start date.

\[Optional\] Click to add an end date.

Click the "Education Level" field to select the level of education you've received with this degree.

Select the appropriate option.

Click the "Country" field and scroll from the drop down or start typing.

Select the correct country.

\[Optional\] If you selected the United States, click the "State" field and scroll from the drop down or start typing.

Select the correct state.

Click the "City" field to type in the city the school was based in.

\[Optional\] Click the "Year Acquired" field to type in the year you received your degree.

\[Optional\] Click the "Highest Education Level" field.

Select yes or no whether this was the highest degree you received or not.

\[Optional\] Drag and drop an attachment. Or, click the field to open a file finder window to select an attachment.

\[Optional\] Additionally or alternatively, you can add a URL.

Click "Save" when finished

You can see your education is now pending submission. Your education will not appear on your talent profile until it has been submitted to and approved by your manager.

Click the plus button to add additional degrees before submitting for approval.

Once finished, you can submit the addition to your manager for approval.

\[Optional\] Click the "Comments" field to include a comment to your manager with the approval request.

Click "Submit" when finished.

You'll see that now your submission is pending approval. You can continue editing your talent profile while waiting for manager approval.

Previous Employment

Click here.

Click the "Employer Name" field to add an employer. *Note: this is the only required field when adding previous employment.*

\[Optional\] Click the "Job Title" field to add your previous title.

\[Optional\] Click to add a start date.

\[Optional\] Click to add an end date.

\[Optional\] Click to add "Achievements"

\[Optional\] Click to add your Reason for Leaving.

Click "Save" when finished.

Click the plus button to add as many previous employment details as you'd like.

Your previous employment will automatically be sorted by most recent.

Licenses & Certifications

Note: licenses and certifications will be sent for approval to your manager.

Click "Add Licenses and Certifications"

Click the "License or Certificate" field and scroll from the drop down or start typing.

Select the correct license or certification. *The name of the license or certification is the only required field.*

Click the "Expiration Date" field or calendar icon to select an expiration date, if applicable.

Click the "Issued By" field and type in the issuing body of your license/certification.

Click the "Actual Completion Date" field or calendar icon to select a completion date, if applicable.

Drag and drop a certificate or other attachment. Or, click the field to open a file finder window to select an attachment.

Once uploaded, the attachment will display at the bottom of the section.

Additionally or alternatively, you can add a URL.

Click "Save" when finished.

Once finished, you can submit the addition to your manager for approval.

\[Optional\] Click the "Comments" field to include a comment to your manager with the approval request.

Click "Submit" when finshed.

You'll see that now your submission is pending approval. You can continue editing your talent profile while waiting for manager approval.

Languages

Click the plus button to add a language to your profile.

Click the language field to scroll the dropdown options or start typing a language. *The language field in this section is the only required field.*

Select a language.

\[Optional\] Click the dropdown to assign a reading comprehension rating for that language.

Select the appropriate option.

\[Optional\] Click the dropdown to assign a writing skill rating for that language.

Select the appropriate option.

\[Optional\] Click the dropdown to assign a speaking skill rating for that language.

Select the appropriate option.

Click "Save" when complete.

Work Preferences

Click the plus button to add work preferences.

Everything in this section is optional. When Tulane recruiters are looking at internal candidates, they may review your work preferences.

\[Optional\] Use the dropdowns to select travel & relocation willingness.

\[Optional\] Check the other options you're willing to consider.

\[Optional\] Click to add comments to elaborate on any selections or add more information.

Click "Save" when finished.

Memberships

Click the plus button to add professional memberships.

Click the "Affiliation or Professional Body" field to scroll using the dropdown, or start typing. *Only the name of the organization is required in this section.*

Click the appropriate organization.

\[Optional\] Click the "Membership Start Date" field or calendar icon to select a start date. Likewise with "Membership End Date."

Click "Save" when finished.

Skills

Click the plus button to add skills.

Click the "Skill" field to type in a skill.

\[Optional\] Click the "Date Achieved" field or calendar icon to select an achievement date for this skill.

Click "Save" when finished with this skill.

Click the plus button to continue adding individual skills.

Tulane Honors & Awards

Employees cannot add Tulane Honors & Awards. If you've won a staff award (i.e., the President's Excellence Award, Spirit of Tulane, etc.), Human Resources will add it to your profile. If you've won any faculty awards, the Provost's Office will add them to your profile.

Career Preferences

Click the plus button to add your career preferences. *All elements in this section are optional.*

Click to add your next desired career move readiness.

Select an option

Click the "Preferred Job Family" field.

Select an option.

Click here to add a preferred job summary. *What would you like to do? Why? What have you done to make you ready for it? Etc.*

Click "Save" when finished.

Attachments

Click the edit button to add attachments to your profile. Attachments could include your resume/CV, publications, presentations, etc.

Drag and drop a certificate or other attachment. Or, click the field to open a file finder window to select an attachment.

Once uploaded, the attachment will display at the bottom of the section.

Click "Save" when finished editing attachments.

WaveWorks: Update Your Talent Profile

Talent Development
99 steps
21 minutes

Navigate to [WaveWorks](https://waveworks.tulane.edu)

Click "Career and Performance"

Click "Skills and Qualifications"

The "Import LinkedIn Data" will be functional in April 2026. You will be able to import information from your LinkedIn profile into your talent profile here.

Note: you cannot edit two sections at the same time. If you are unable to edit one section, you likely have not saved your work in another.

Career Statement

A career statement can act as a short biography. How did you get where you are, what do you do, and, maybe, where do you want to go?

Click this + button to add a career statement.

Click in the text box to enter your career statement.

Click "Save" when finished

Education

Note: your education will be sent for approval to your manager.

Click the plus button to add education.

Click in the "Degree" field to start typing or use the dropdown to select a degree

Select the correct degree

\[Optional\] Click the "Major" field to type in a field of study.

Click the "School" field to use the dropdown or start typing an institution.

Click select the institution from the dropdown.

If you cannot find your institution in the dropdown list, type other.

Click "Other US Institution" or the multilanguage option for institutions outside of the US.

Type in the name of your institution in the "School Name" *You can leave this blank if you were able to find your school in the dropdown list.*

\[Optional\] Click to add a start date.

\[Optional\] Click to add an end date.

Click the "Education Level" field to select the level of education you've received with this degree.

Select the appropriate option.

Click the "Country" field and scroll from the drop down or start typing.

Select the correct country.

\[Optional\] If you selected the United States, click the "State" field and scroll from the drop down or start typing.

Select the correct state.

Click the "City" field to type in the city the school was based in.

\[Optional\] Click the "Year Acquired" field to type in the year you received your degree.

\[Optional\] Click the "Highest Education Level" field.

Select yes or no whether this was the highest degree you received or not.

\[Optional\] Drag and drop an attachment. Or, click the field to open a file finder window to select an attachment.

\[Optional\] Additionally or alternatively, you can add a URL.

Click "Save" when finished

You can see your education is now pending submission. Your education will not appear on your talent profile until it has been submitted to and approved by your manager.

Click the plus button to add additional degrees before submitting for approval.

Once finished, you can submit the addition to your manager for approval.

\[Optional\] Click the "Comments" field to include a comment to your manager with the approval request.

Click "Submit" when finished.

You'll see that now your submission is pending approval. You can continue editing your talent profile while waiting for manager approval.

Previous Employment

Click here.

Click the "Employer Name" field to add an employer. *Note: this is the only required field when adding previous employment.*

\[Optional\] Click the "Job Title" field to add your previous title.

\[Optional\] Click to add a start date.

\[Optional\] Click to add an end date.

\[Optional\] Click to add "Achievements"

\[Optional\] Click to add your Reason for Leaving.

Click "Save" when finished.

Click the plus button to add as many previous employment details as you'd like.

Your previous employment will automatically be sorted by most recent.

Licenses & Certifications

Note: licenses and certifications will be sent for approval to your manager.

Click "Add Licenses and Certifications"

Click the "License or Certificate" field and scroll from the drop down or start typing.

Select the correct license or certification. *The name of the license or certification is the only required field.*

Click the "Expiration Date" field or calendar icon to select an expiration date, if applicable.

Click the "Issued By" field and type in the issuing body of your license/certification.

Click the "Actual Completion Date" field or calendar icon to select a completion date, if applicable.

Drag and drop a certificate or other attachment. Or, click the field to open a file finder window to select an attachment.

Once uploaded, the attachment will display at the bottom of the section.

Additionally or alternatively, you can add a URL.

Click "Save" when finished.

Once finished, you can submit the addition to your manager for approval.

\[Optional\] Click the "Comments" field to include a comment to your manager with the approval request.

Click "Submit" when finshed.

You'll see that now your submission is pending approval. You can continue editing your talent profile while waiting for manager approval.

Languages

Click the plus button to add a language to your profile.

Click the language field to scroll the dropdown options or start typing a language. *The language field in this section is the only required field.*

Select a language.

\[Optional\] Click the dropdown to assign a reading comprehension rating for that language.

Select the appropriate option.

\[Optional\] Click the dropdown to assign a writing skill rating for that language.

Select the appropriate option.

\[Optional\] Click the dropdown to assign a speaking skill rating for that language.

Select the appropriate option.

Click "Save" when complete.

Work Preferences

Click the plus button to add work preferences.

Everything in this section is optional. When Tulane recruiters are looking at internal candidates, they may review your work preferences.

\[Optional\] Use the dropdowns to select travel & relocation willingness.

\[Optional\] Check the other options you're willing to consider.

\[Optional\] Click to add comments to elaborate on any selections or add more information.

Click "Save" when finished.

Memberships

Click the plus button to add professional memberships.

Click the "Affiliation or Professional Body" field to scroll using the dropdown, or start typing. *Only the name of the organization is required in this section.*

Click the appropriate organization.

\[Optional\] Click the "Membership Start Date" field or calendar icon to select a start date. Likewise with "Membership End Date."

Click "Save" when finished.

Skills

Click the plus button to add skills.

Click the "Skill" field to type in a skill.

\[Optional\] Click the "Date Achieved" field or calendar icon to select an achievement date for this skill.

Click "Save" when finished with this skill.

Click the plus button to continue adding individual skills.

Tulane Honors & Awards

Career Preferences

Click the plus button to add your career preferences. *All elements in this section are optional.*

Click to add your next desired career move readiness.

Select an option

Click the "Preferred Job Family" field.

Select an option.

Click here to add a preferred job summary. *What would you like to do? Why? What have you done to make you ready for it? Etc.*

Click "Save" when finished.

Attachments

Click the edit button to add attachments to your profile. Attachments could include your resume/CV, publications, presentations, etc.

Drag and drop a certificate or other attachment. Or, click the field to open a file finder window to select an attachment.

Once uploaded, the attachment will display at the bottom of the section.

Click "Save" when finished editing attachments.