How-To: Apply for a Job at UC Berkeley

When interested in applying for a job at UC Berkeley, applications are submitted through our online system. Follow these steps to ensure an easy and efficient job hunting process. NOTE: This step-by-step guide is intended to guide new external applicants.

Step 1.

Navigate onto UC Berkeley’s Explore Careers Website. There are two categories of applicants, Internal and External, select the option applicable to you to begin. 

Step 2.

You will be redirected to this screen where you will be able to search and review jobs without creating an account yet. Once you have found a job you would like to apply for, you will register to make an account.

On this site you will be able to see all available jobs. Click on Filter by, on the top left corner, to filter the jobs list by location, department, FTE, etc. or use the Keywords search. Clicking on a job listing will provide more information on the responsibilities, qualifications, salary, and other description related topics tied to your desired position. NOTE: You will not be able to favorite jobs without an account. An example is shown below. 

Step 3. 

Once you have a job that you are interested in applying for or to favorite your top jobs during your search, you will need to make an account. Navigate to the top right of this screen Sign In I New User. Click on New User to create an account. Once your profile is created you will be able to apply for multiple jobs using the same information.

Enter your Account Information, including User Name (this will become your login), a Password, your Name & Contact Information (email and phone are required, address is optional). 

Click Register at the bottom of the page to finalize your profile account. 

Step 4. 

Use your account information to log in. Click on your desired position to navigate the Job Description. To apply, click Apply at the bottom of the page to begin. If you are not interested, click the Return to Previous page link at the bottom of the page. 

Step 5. 

Read and agree to the Application Terms and Agreements. Click Next to continue. 

Step 6. 

Once agreeing to the terms and agreements you will be asked to provide your work experience. You can upload a Resume by clicking Attach Resume. Only Word, PDF, and Text forms are accepted. Alternatively you can use the Copy & Paste Resume to copy the text of your resume. If required for the position click Attach Cover Letter to submit your cover letter. Click Next to continue. 

When you return to apply for other jobs, a 3rd option with Use Existing Resume will show, eliminating the need to upload every time.

Step 7. 

Upon clicking next you will be asked to indicate where you heard about the job. Select your option from the drop down menu. Click Next to continue. 

Step 8. 

Adding references during the application process is optional. Applicants who have been selected for an interview may be asked for these references at a later point. If specifically required for the position you are applying for select Add Reference to add your references. 

Step 9. 

The following steps will ask you to answer some self-identifying questions ranging from UC affiliation, disability, veteran status, diversity, and gender identity. Some questions offer a Decline to State option if you are not comfortable with answering a specific question. In addition, upon answering yes some questions may prompt a request for additional information. 

The first section of these questions will ask for your UC Affiliation (if any). Answer the following 5 questions and click Next when you are done. NOTE: that although questions have multiple options only one answer is accepted. 

Step 10. 

Indicate if you have a disability or select “I don’t wish to answer.” This information is not shared with Hiring Managers or Recruiters. Click Next to continue. 

Step 11. 

Indicate if you have veteran status. A definition is provided with several classifications. If you believe you belong to one of these classifications indicate the option below. If you are not a veteran click “I am not a veteran.” Click Next to continue. 

Step 12.

Providing information on diversity is voluntary. This information is not used to consider employment and isn’t shared with anyone involved in the recruitment process. This information is only used for general statistics used to report equity of recruitments. Data will not identify a specific individual. 

Step 13. 

The last set of these identification questions will touch on gender and sexual orientation. If you are not comfortable with responding, select “Decline to State.” 

Step 14.

Upon completing these questions you will be able to review the information. This will be your last chance to update your application, once submitted you will not be able to make changes. To make changes click on the Edit icon to the right of each section. 

Since you have already created an account you also have the option to save your application selecting Save as Draft and return to it at a later time. Once you are happy with your application, click Submit Application to apply. 

Step 15. 

After submitting you will see this confirmation and receive an email as well. Now you’re all set, good luck with job hunting!