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Ready
to search and apply for jobs? Here are a few things you'll need
to know to get started and to understand how the UC Berkeley recruiting
process works.
Getting
Started
When you're ready to search for a job, click on Go
to Jobs. That will take you to our on-line recruitment system.
There you'll be able to check out our job listings, select jobs
that interest you, and apply for them by creating an online resume.
Pressed
for time? Don't see anything you want to apply for right now? That's
okay. You can set up your resume with us even if you don't want
to apply for anything right now. You'll have an account with us,
and you can come back any time you want to apply for a specific
job. To set up an account, you'll need an email address.
Types
of Jobs
UC Berkeley is a city within a city. We often have jobs available
in almost any category — any type of job you can imagine, from custodian
and police officer to research assistant and rocket scientist! And
we usually have full-time, part-time, permanent, temporary and contract
jobs available.
Searching
the Job Listings
We make it easy for you to look for a job that fits your needs.
You can search by any combination of the following categories:
- Occupational
category or categories that interest you (as many as you like
at once)
- Full-
or Part-Time
- Permanent
or Temporary
- By
Keyword
Creating
Your Resume. The first time you create your resume, you
will be asked to provide your email address and a password. This
information will become your account login. You will be able to
come back any time, log in, search and apply for more jobs, change
your resume, update your personal contact information, and track
the progress of your applications.
Help
When You Need It. Our system
is simple to use, with instructions on every page. Please click
here for detailed step-by-step
instructions.
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Important
Application Tips!
Attaching Your Resume. When you
apply for a job, our system will ask you if you prefer to attach
your resume, cut and paste the text of it into a resume text field,
or manually enter your job and education history in the appropriate
pages. If you select "attach resume," our system will
attach your resume to your online resume pages, and automatically
enter some of the information from it in the appropriate fields.
You'll need to check any information that appears automatically,
to be sure that it is correct.
CAUTION:
Many resume formats don't work well for attaching in
online systems. To be sure that your resume attaches successfully,
please do not use any special fonts, bold, underlines, bullets,
etc. For best results, please click here to see the suggested
resume format.
Tailoring
Your Resume. You can tailor your resume for specific
jobs, because you can create as many versions of your resume as
you like in our system. However, if you are going to create more
than one version, be sure to wait 24 hours to change the latest
version. The last resume you enter in a day will be the one the
system uses as your application for all the jobs you applied for
in that day.
What
do "Closing date" and "Review begins" mean?
Closing
date: When a job posting indicates
that there is a closing date, it means that the department has set
a final deadline for applications. Applications that come in after
that deadline are not processed. When you apply for a job with a
closing date, be sure to apply online by the deadline.
Review
begins (date): This is the date the department begins to review
applications. A job listed with a "review begins" date
does not have a final deadline for applications -- the recruitment
period remains open until the job is filled or withdrawn. You can
still apply for a job whose "review begins" date has passed.
However, because applications submitted after the "review begins"
date miss being part of the initial pool of applicants, consideration
for the position after that date is not guaranteed, and occurs on
a first-come, first-served basis. The department may make a hire
at any time after the first review date, whether from the initial
pool of applications or from those received subsequently.
It
makes sense to apply for all jobs, regardless of type, as early
as possible. However, as long as a recruitment period is officially
open you may apply online.
For drop-in access to a computer or help with an application contact the Employment Office at (510) 642-4621.
For technical assistance send an email to hrmshelp@berkeley.edu describing the problem you are experiencing.
TDD:
510-643-9421
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What
Happens Next
We will automatically send you an email when your application is
received. You will also get an email when we make a decision to
interview you, or any time you are not selected. You will be able
to log in to your account to find out about your application and
to track your progress.
In
general, here's what happens when you apply for a job at Berkeley.
Departments begin reviewing applications on the "First Review
Date" or on the date that the job closes. The close date is
listed in the job description. The departments decide which candidates
to interview, and then arrange for the interviews. Interviews can
range from a panel interview, after which a final decision is made,
to a series of interviews with fewer and fewer interviewers. The
exact interview process depends upon the department you apply to
and the type of job you're applying for.
Because
every department has its own timeline and process, it may take a
few weeks to find out whether you have been selected for interview.
In the meantime, if you are not selected for an interview we will
send you an email informing you of that decision. In addition, you
can check your progress by logging into your account.
Following
Up
We'll keep you updated — if something has happened regarding your
application, you'll hear by email and/or the new status will be
posted on your Application Status Page. If it has been longer than 4 weeks since you applied and you wish to
follow up on the status of a job, you may contact the Employment Office at (510) 642-4621 or email admail@berkeley.edu.
Internet
Browsers
The following browsers are compatible with the on-line recruitment system.
| Operating System |
Browser Recommendation |
| Mac OS X |
Safari 3.0.4 or higher
(Get Safari);
Firefox 3.0 (Get Firefox) |
| Windows 95/98 |
Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, excluding
Internet Explorer 6 |
| Windows NT 4, 2000, XP, or Vista |
Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0
(Get
Internet Explorer);
Firefox 3.0 (Get Firefox) |
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