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The School of Information is UC Berkeley’s newest professional school. Located in the center of campus, the I School is a graduate research and education community committed to expanding access to information and to improving its usability, reliability, and credibility while preserving security and privacy.

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The School of Information offers four degrees:

The Master of Information Management and Systems (MIMS) program educates information professionals to provide leadership for an information-driven world.

The Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS) is an online degree preparing data science professionals to solve real-world problems. The 5th Year MIDS program is a streamlined path to a MIDS degree for Cal undergraduates.

The Master of Information and Cybersecurity (MICS) is an online degree preparing cybersecurity leaders for complex cybersecurity challenges.

Our Ph.D. in Information Science is a research program for next-generation scholars of the information age.

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The School of Information's courses bridge the disciplines of information and computer science, design, social sciences, management, law, and policy. We welcome interest in our graduate-level Information classes from current UC Berkeley graduate and undergraduate students and community members.  More information about signing up for classes.

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• Technology for Developing Regions
• User Experience Research

Research by faculty members and doctoral students keeps the I School on the vanguard of contemporary information needs and solutions.

The I School is also home to several active centers and labs, including the Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity (CLTC) , the Center for Technology, Society & Policy , and the BioSENSE Lab .

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I School graduate students and alumni have expertise in data science, user experience design & research, product management, engineering, information policy, cybersecurity, and more — learn more about hiring I School students and alumni .

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Career Search Resources

Job search websites.

• ZipRecruiter
• Simply Hired

Flexible and Remote Jobs

• Database of Companies Hiring Remote Workers, by Remotive
• We Work Remotely
• Virtual Vocations
• Working Nomads
• SkipTheDrive
• Outer Join : job board for remote jobs in data science, analytics, and engineering.

Contract / Freelance / Short-Term Jobs

• Toptal : a freelancing platform that connects businesses with software engineers, designers, and business consultants.
• PwC Talent Exchange : a marketplace for short-term contract opportunities at PwC.

Internships

• Intern Supply
• Path Forward : mid-career internship programs for people restarting their careers after time spent focused on caregiving
• SharpestMinds : internships that lead to full-time jobs in machine learning
• TalentBoard : The new system for early career tech hiring

Diversity Related

• Diversity Employer Zone : one of the largest diversity-focused online job boards
• WorkplaceDiversity.com : an online platform for sourcing diverse talent
• Include : For LGBTQ, BIPOC, and other underrepresented communities.
• Techqueria Job Board : For Latinx professionals in tech.
• Cyversity Career Center : For women and underrepresented groups in cybersecurity.
• Women in Cybersecurity : Job board for Women in Cybersecurity organization.
• WiMLDS Job Board : Job board for Women in Machine Learning and Data Science (open to women and gender minorities)
• Blacks in Technology Job Board : Job board for Black technologists
• Untapped : diversity-focused tech recruiting platform
• The House Fund Job Board : jobs at Berkeley-based startups funded by the House Fund
• Lerer Hippeau Ventures Talent Tracker

Data Science & Engineering

• Data Science Central: Analytic Talent
• Data Visualization Jobs Google Group
• Open Data Science
• ’Rithm Nations AI Ethics Job Board
• Experify: Data Science, AI Analytics, Machine Learning, Big Data

Social Impact / Public Service / Education

• Code for America Government Jobs Board
• Edsurge educational technology job board
• Internet Law & Policy Jobs (from the Foundry)
• Responsible Tech Job Board
• University, internship, & early-career climate tech jobs

Cybersecurity

• CyberSN : Cybersecurity job search site
• CyberJobs (from the US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency)
• CyberSecurityJobs.com
• Women in Security and Privacy (WISP): Security & Privacy Job Board
• Tech Jobs for Good

Product Related Jobs

• ProductHired

Identity-Based Professional Networking Communities

Latinas in Tech The largest network of Latina women working across the technology sector

Raíces Cyber The Hispanic, Latino, Latina, and LatinX International Association in Cybersecurity

Blacks in Technology Global networking platform for Black people in the tech industry.

Black Women In Product An intentional community to support Black women in product-related careers.

Techqueria The largest global community of Latinx professionals in tech.

TransTech An incubator for LGBTQ Talent with a focus on economically empowering the T, transgender people, in our community.

Women in Data Science Initiative (WiDS) Supporting women in data science.

Cyversity Supporting women and underrepresented minorities in the cybersecurity industry.

Women in Cybersecurity A global community of women, allies and advocates in cybersecurity.

Women in Machine Learning and Data Science Supporting and promoting women and gender minorities practicing, studying, or interested in machine learning and data science.

Data Angels A Slack community and newsletter with support, education, and opportunity for women interested in data.

Wonder Women Tech Highlighting, celebrating, and educating women and the underrepresented in STEM.

Out in Tech The world’s largest non-profit community of LGBTQ+ tech leaders.

LGBTQ in Technology A Slack workspace for LGBTQ people in technology to chat and support each other.

Queer Design Club Celebrating queer identity and design worldwide.

Lesbians Who Tech & Allies A community of LGBTQ women, non-binary, and trans individuals in and around tech.

Resumes & Cover Letters

Resume basics.

Start here! This comprehensive guide has valuable tips about resume layout and content, including required elements, personalized elements, sample action verbs, and how to give a great first impression — use these basics, as well as your personal brand, to create a successful resume which lands you the interview.

Data Scientist Resume Samples (from Enhancv)

How to Write the Perfect Data Scientist Resume , from EliteDataScience (October 20, 2017)

How to Write A Cover Letter , from Glassdoor Guide

Do I need a Cover Letter? , Rebecca Andersen (January 22, 2019)

Resume tips from the Muse

How to Write an International Resume (Resume.io, March 29, 2021)

Write a Resumé that Travels Across Countries and Cultures , Harvard Business Review Blog Network (May 3, 2012)

Resume Templates

These templates can be used as guides and examples for resume formatting. Keep in mind, there are many ways to format a resume, and these are only a few examples! As you use these guides, be careful that you pay attention to the built-in formatting (e.g., spacing) so that you keep the look of your resume consistent.

• Basic resume template 1
• Basic resume template 2
• Basic resume template 3
• Basic resume template 4
• Tech executive resume template 1
• Tech executive resume template 2
• Experienced executive resume template

Networking & LinkedIn

Linkedin basics.

Start here! LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network and one of the most important ways to connect. This comprehensive guide has valuable tips for maximizing your profile & engaging with the LinkedIn community.

Networking Basics : Networking is a collection of skills and activities centered around cultivating meaningful, lasting relationships. How can you develop effective networking skills to make the most of your opportunities?

Berkeley Career Network : In collaboration with the Cal Alumni Association, Berkeley Career Network is a career mentorship and networking service for all UC Berkeley students and alumni. Join the Berkeley Career Network and you'll be connected with successful Cal alumni who are actively seeking the opportunity to support current students in their career endeavors through active conversation forums, 1:1 connections, informational interviews, and thought leadership.

Career Fair Tips : Recruiters come prepared to discuss job and/or internship opportunities and provide information about their organizations. How can you prepare for the Career Fair and make the connection, as a first step toward a successful interview?

How to Stand Out at Career Fairs , Rebecca Andersen (October 8, 2019)

A Simple Formula for Answering "Tell Me About Yourself" from the Muse

5 Tips for Non-Awkward Informational Interviews , from the Muse

How to Ace Your Informational Interview , by Eva Mollett (August 14, 2018)

How to Email Busy People (tips for introductory emails), from Sparring Mind

Connecting on LinkedIn: The 5-Point Email , by the Berkeley Career Center

Interviewing

General interview tips.

• Interviewing Best Practices
• An Introvert's Guide to Job Interviews (Infographic from Entrepreneur, January 2017)
• Your Ultimate Guide to Answering the Most Common Interview Questions (The Muse)
• Interviews.school : Complete interview preparation guide
• 125 Common Interview Questions and Answers (With Tips) , from Indeed, (July 23, 2021)
• Interview Prep Checklist (PDF)
• “Tell Me About Yourself” Checklist (PDF)
• 8 Video Interviewing Tips that You need to Know, Rebecca Andersen (April 1, 2020)
• Want to Nail an Interview? Use Mirroring , Forbes (May 22, 2013)
• Big Interview (video interviewing practice tool)
• 11 Tips for Video Interview Success
• 7 Tips for a Successful Video Interview
• Interview Warmup : A quick way to prepare for your next interview. Practice key questions, get insight about your answers, and get more comfortable interviewing.

Design Interviews

• Onsite UX Interviews: What They Don't Teach You in Design School (April, 2013)
• A Concise Guide to Onsite Design Challenges (February 5, 2018)
• 11 Common UX Design Interview Questions You’ll be Asked, by Emily Stevens , Career Foundry (July 15, 2021)
• Top 5 UX Research Questions to Prepare For, By Emerson Schroeter , Career Foundry (November 4, 2019)
• Get any UX job with a stellar Portfolio Presentation by reading this , Tiffany Eaton (Interaction Designer at Google), UX Planet (May 24, 2017)

Technical Interviews

• How to Prep for Your Technical Interview: Advice From a Hiring Manager (The Muse)
• Coding Interview Tips (Interview Cake)
• LeetCode : A platform to enhance your skills and prepare for technical interviews 
• Cybersecurity Interview Questions You Must Know (video)
• InterviewBit : Practice for tech interviews with sample problems from Google, Facebook, and more.
• Cyber Security Interview Questions And Answers | Cyber Security Interview Preparation | Simplilearn
• Decoding the Technical Interview, Video Series & Slide Deck, Anita Borg Institute

Product Manager Interviews

• 90 Product Manager Interview Questions , by Lewis Lin (Author of The Product Manager Interview)
• The Circles Interview Method , by Lewis Lin (Author of The Product Manager Interview)
• The Google Pm Interview, by IGotAnOffer (March 3, 2020)
• How to Prepare for Product Manager Job Interviews, by PMExercises 

Online Presence

10 Tips for the Perfect LinkedIn Profile , from Undercover Recruiter

The 31 Best LinkedIn Profile Tips for Job Seekers , from The Muse

Negotiation & Salaries

Negotiating Worksheet : Successful negotiation starts with effective planning. The goal is to create a win-win for everyone, as it is (hopefully) the start of a long, successful relationship. Use this worskeet to prepare for a successful negotiation.

Negotiating Your Tech Offer , Rebecca Andersen (May 14, 2019)

13 Tips to Negotiate Your Salary and Job Offer (March 9, 2021)

Ten Rules for Negotiating a Job Offer (July 11, 2016)

Cybersecurity Salaries and Compensation : Negotiate the Best Deal (November 4, 2020)

The Exact Words to Use When Negotiating Salary , US News & World Report (February 21, 2013)

7 Negotiation Tips Given To Harvard Business School Students , Business Insider (August 19, 2013)

How to Negotiate Your Next Salary , Harvard Business Review Blog Network (April 6, 2012)

A Step-by-Step Guide to Negotiating for the Pay You Deserve , MoneyGeek (2016)

“Salary strategies everyone in tech already knows — but you don’t” , from Candor

Evaluating Tech Compensation

• Tech Compensation: Beyond the Offer Letter , The Skip (2021)
• What to ask about equity when you get a job offer (free startup equity calculator) , from Carta
• How do Stock Options and RSUs Differ? (February 4, 2014)
• How to Value your Equity Offer , Carta (October 7, 2019)

Salary Data

• Comparably : Compare employers, brands, and salaries.
• Salary Project : a platform for peers to anonymously share and compare salary data.
• Levels.fyi : compare and contrast self-reported salary levels across different organizations.
• Indeed Salaries
• Compensation Advice (Blind)
• Burtch Works Study: Salaries of Data Scientists and Predictive Analytics Professionals

Entrepreneurship Resources

BEGIN: Berkeley Gateway to Innovation : Overview of entrepreneurship resources available to Berkeley students.

Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Mentoring Sessions : Chat with Bay Area entrepreneurs, VCs, and attorneys in 20-minute sessions; open to all students and alumni. Sign up for email announcements to be notified of availability.

Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Ecosystem : Overview of entrepreneurship resources sponsored by Berkeley Haas, most of which are open to all Berkeley students.

Berkeley Innovators: Resources for Berkeley alumni to navigate the innovator ecosystem at UC Berkeley.

Berkeley Law Entrepreneur Resources : Database of resources created by a research fellow at Startup@BerkeleyLaw.

FORM+FUND : Berkeley Law’s workshop series for Berkeley-affiliated entrepreneurs. Attendance is by registration only and applications are necessary. See more details and sign up for the mailing list on the FORM+FUND website.

Startup Law Initiative : The startup Law Initiative provides free legal training to entrepreneurs. Check this website for workshops and details.

Startup@Berkeley : Website with curated resources for connecting with the UC Berkeley entrepreneurship landscape.

Berkeley Startup Cluster : Website providing an overview of entrepreneurship resources for Berkeley based startups.

BearX : Connect with students, alumni, faculty, and staff to advance your career, find mentors, join startups, attend exclusive events, find templates and a list of resources, and more.

Looking for Love in All The Wrong Places: How to Find a Co-founder : Steve Blank explains how entrepreneurs can use a tool called the Business Model Canvas to find the ideal co-founder for their startup. (from First Round Review )

Startup School by Y Combinator : Includes a library of resources and a set of modules for new founders. This site also has a co-founder matching site and open forum for entrepreneurs.

30 Tips for New Startup Employees : Actionable tips for new startup employees by First Round.

Accelerators, Incubators, & Funding

Batchery : A Berkeley-founded virtual community of veteran investors, advisors, & mentors that works with series seed and A stage entrepreneurs. Startups can apply to fall and spring cohorts, check website for program schedule .

Berkeley Angel Network : UC Berkeley alumni faculty and former faculty angel investors who are particularly interested in investing in UC Berkeley startups. Check the website for the application process and guidelines to apply.

Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator : Ecosystem of entrepreneurship resources relating to blockchain.

Berkeley Crowdfunding : Students, staff, faculty, and researchers can list their projects here to raise money to fund their ideas.

BIG, from Digital Undivided :  12-week hybrid program for Latina and Black women entrepreneurs to test their idea and launch to market.

CalFounders : Professional network of Berkeley alumni who support entrepreneurship at Berkeley. The group holds monthly meetings which are open format and confidential, providing mentorship and support for founders.

Citris Foundry : A Incubator serving multiple UC campuses and offering guidance, education, and a home-base to de-risk entrepreneurship for early-stage founders, especially supporting those who have been historically marginalized.

Contrary Capital : A decentralized, university-focused venture capital fund backing university students and their ideas, providing both mentorship and capital.

Dorm Room Fund : A student-run venture firm backed by First Round Capital that invest in student-run companies.

Free Ventures : UC Berkeley pre-seed startup semester-long program for students, with spring and fall cohorts.

Launch Accelerator : University of California three-month accelerator designed to transform early-stage startups into fundable companies.

Skydeck : Application-based incubator and accelerator for Berkeley students, alumni, and faculty.

Student Entrepreneurship Program (STEP) : A 10 week startup incubator program that connects UC Berkeley community members with complementary skills and helps bring their ideas into the world. (Open to students & alumni)

The House Fund : A pre-seed and early-stage venture capital fund and accelerator for Berkeley startups. Sign up here for alerts and newsletter .

Annual Competitions

Big Ideas: Innovation ecosystem with an annual fall contest that provides training, networks, recognition and funding to interdisciplinary teams of students who have transformative solutions to real-world problems.

CalHacks : Largest collegiate hackathon bringing teams together to pitch innovative project ideas. Cal Hacks Fellowships are also available to further support projects with mentorship, interactions with industry professionals, equity-free funding, and more.

Data Science Careers

Advice on Building Data Science Portfolio Projects , Jason Goodman (December 3, 2016)

How to build a Data Science Portfolio , Michael Galarnyk, Towards Data Science (July 8, 2018)

Advice for New and Junior Data Scientists , Robert Chang (Data Scientist at Airbnb) (October 8, 2017)

Kaggle Competitions

Data Sources for Personal Projects

• Google's Dataset Search
• More Cool Public Datasets (Mode)
• Awesome Public Datasets (github)
• 10 Great Sites with Free Data Sets (Open Data Science)
• 33 Brilliant and Free Data Sources Anyone Can Use (Forbes)
• Statista For Berkeley
• Data & Statistics Guide from the Berkeley Library

User Experience Careers

Top UX Communities & Groups

UX Design Portfolio: Best Practices , They Make Design (March 14, 2019)

The UX Portfolio: Telling Your Story , Usability Counts (January 17, 2013)

How to Build a UX Portfolio , Tom Scott, UX Collective (April 10, 2019)

Tips for UX Research Portfolios , H Locke, UX Planet (June 2, 2020)

Build a simple, compelling Design Portfolio in Days, not Weeks , Patrick Chan, Salesforce UX (June 25, 2020)

How to Create a Powerful Case Study for your UX Portfolio, Dave Travis (October 29, 2018)

Cybersecurity Careers

National Cybersecurity Student Association

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies : an online resource for cybersecurity training, from the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies Cyber Career Pathways Tool: tool presenting an interactive way to explore work roles within the Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework).

Cybersecurity Workforce Training Guide (from the US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency; August 2021)

Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) : a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals

CyberSeek : data about supply and demand in the cybersecurity job market.

Starting an InfoSec Career – The Megamix – Chapters 1-3 : from tisiphone.net (October 12, 2015)

How to Build a Cybersecurity Career : by Daniel Miessler (updated June 23, 2019)

35 Cybersecurity Job Categories (from CyberSN)

The State of Cybersecurity Hiring , Burning Glass Technologies (June, 2019)

Blog Post compilation of where to start for cybersecurity careers , Ean Meyer (March, 2020)

CyberSN Blog , Popular Blog from a cybersecurity recruiting company 

Product Management Careers

Product Management: Core Skills & Interview Questions Two handouts for product management careers, prepared by Justin Hu, vice president of product management at Dotloop.

What is a Product Manager (at a Tech Company)? by Rebecca Andersen (January 2017)

Let's talk about Product Management Josh Elman, Medium (October 2015) (See also: Looking back on ten years of How to Hire a Product Manager )

How to Hire a Product Manager Ken Norton (2005)

List of Essential books for Product Managers Ken Norton (2016)

Open Product Management , by Producthired

Getting a Gig: A Guide, PM Edition , Mohammed Shabbar Manek (November 25, 2017)

Product School Slack Community

Women in Product Community

For International Students

Berkeley International Office : information, advising, immigration services, advocacy, and programming for Berkeley international students

International student services from the UC Berkeley Career Center : including advising, workshops, services, and more

International Employee Friendly Employers : from the UC Berkeley Career Center

H-1B Salary Database : This database may indicate employers who have previously sponsored employees for H-1B visas

H-1B Data Hub

For Veterans

Vets inTech – Connecting Veterans to Tech Jobs : Supports transitioning military, veterans and spouses by connecting them to the national technology ecosystem.

Service to School : Free college and grad school application counseling to U.S. military veterans and service members.

Hiring Our Heroes : Connecting the military community with meaningful employment opportunities.

CareerOneStop : Veteran and military transition center sponsored by the U.S, Department of Labor and partner of the American Job Center Network.

Service Transitions: a team of career coaches and workshop facilitators providing individual coaching and group training for people with a military background.

50strong : supporting employers & military-affiliated jobseekers.

FourBlock : a natio-wide community of veterans and employers supporting the veteran transition process.

Sentinels of Freedom : assisting severely wounded, post-9/11 veterans in their efforts to become productive and self-sufficient members of their communities as they transition back into civilian life.

Student Veterans of America : a nationwide student organization with service, research, programs, and advocacy for veterans in higher education. 

SkillBridge : The DOD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service.

Cracking The Code : an online course to assist veterans, reservists, and guardsmen in securing civilian employment

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Write a Cover Letter That Lands Interviews

Here are some tips to help you craft a great cover letter and land that interview.

Proofread, Proofread, Proofread

Do more than just run spellcheck. Read through your cover letter several times. Ask a trusted friend or colleague to do the same. If the cover letter needs to demonstrate your effectiveness as a professional communicator, make sure that it is free of spelling and grammar errors.

Don’t Play Coy

Be very clear in the opening paragraph—if not in the first sentence—about why you are applying. Identify the open position and, if applicable, the person who recommended that you apply. It is helpful for an employer to understand that someone they know and/or work with has suggested you apply for the vacancy.

Expand, Don’t Repeat

Do not repeat or list information from your résumé, such as specific educational or previous employment details. Use the cover letter to expand on a project that you’ve worked on, or to link skills you’ve acquired with those listed in the job description or posting. You want to show how the work you have done helps a future employer meet a current challenge.

Make It Personal

Whenever possible, identify a specific person to whom you can address your letter, such as the department director or the human resources professional handling the application process. Mirror the company’s tone by reading its website, its LinkedIn profile and other information. Show that you understand the company’s culture and how you can complement and add to the team.

It’s Not About You

How frequently do you count the word “I”? You are writing to show the employer how you can help them and why you want to work with them.

Close As Clearly As You Opened

Rather than say, “I look forward to hearing from you,” conclude with a more proactive statement. Close with a clear statement about when you will follow up with the employer, typically one week if you are applying to a posted vacancy or up to two weeks if you are proposing yourself for a position that was not explicitly posted.

Don’t Get Carried Away

Your cover letter should not be longer than a page. Period.

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Frequently Asked Questions - Employment

This page is a list of all frequently asked questions for the Employment section. The questions are grouped into different categories. Please click on the appropriate topic to view questions and answers for that section.

What's the process for reviewing if a job vacancy may be posted via an internal-only recruitment?

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) are foundational to Berkeley's commitment to equity, inclusion and equal access on our campus.   An internal recruitment may be approved in cases where the anticipated pool of campus, divisional, or departmental applicants is equally or more diverse than the general workforce for the protected groups in question. 

The process to review if a job vacancy may be posted via an internal-only recruitment starts with the hiring manager providing the Berkeley job titles for the anticipated internal pool of qualified applicants. The Staff EEO Compliance unit in People & Culture reviews the campus  affirmative action goals  established for the vacant job and conducts an analysis to determine if the potential internal applicants are sufficiently diverse in areas where affirmative action goals exist.  If the internal representation is greater than that of the general workforce, the vacancy is approved. More often than not, the internal applicant pool is not sufficient for internal recruitment to be supported, in which case, a full recruitment is required. 

To request a vacancy be reviewed to determine if an internal-only recruitment can be conducted, please complete the  Request - Internal Only Recruitment Form

How do I add an additional appointment located at a different campus?

Follow the procedures for Multi-Location Appointments for Staff .

How will the Delegated Authorities know what positions are posted?

HR will send a monthly list to them of all posted requisitions.

How do I request advertising?

Indicate the external media venues and chart string you would like to use in the additional comments section and job posting destination section of the TAM job opening. Your recruiter will work with you on coordinating the advertisement efforts.

What should I do if an SPC applies for my position?

Follow the SPC management process .

How do I recruit using an Executive Search firm?

Contact your  Talent Acquisition Advisor or Director of Talent Acquisition for information regarding use of Executive Search firms.

When will I have access to my applications?

• For all Career, partial-year career, and contract appointments: Day 15 of posting (Exception: SPC applicants are available within the first 14 days)
• Immediately for MSP and limited-900 hour postings.

How do I determine my Affirmative Action recruitment goals for a job?

To determine Affirmative Action recruitment goals, see the list of Control Unit Affirmative Action goals .

Affirmative Action goals also display within the TAM system.

How do I get a temporary waiver?

How do i hire a temporary worker.

There are several options for filling temporary needs, including hiring individuals on contract or limited appointments. You may recruit for these positions using the Talent Acquisition (TAM) system, or direct hire for limited appointments. To hire individuals on contract you must use an Employee Relations approved contract template. See information regarding temporary hires .

You may also, in some circumstances, hire through a UC approved temporary staffing agency. View more details regarding temporary agencies .

Job Applicant

How do i apply to jobs at uc berkeley.

Thank you for your interest in staff positions at UC Berkeley. We ask all applicants to submit applications for specific positions on jobs.berkeley.edu.

You may apply to and be considered for more than one open position, if you are interested and possess the required qualifications.

Once you apply, you should receive a notification via email confirming your application. The hiring team may only consider your application once it is in our system via jobs.berkeley.edu. The hiring team will review applications and select top qualified candidates for a screening and/or interview process.

If you are selected to advance, you will be notified. Once a hiring decision is reached, you will be notified. Due to the volume we receive, we may not be able to provide live and/or individual updates to candidates. We thank you for your patience during the application and recruitment process.

Do you have a guide on the application process?

I recently acquired relevant job experience that i want to place in my resume, how can i update it, it’s been some time since i’ve heard anything about my application, how can i follow up or get an update.

The majority of positions on campus require a two-week posting period before applications can be reviewed. In most cases, the review process may take several weeks, if not months. After the department begins reviewing applications, they will contact applicants of interest directly for an initial screening and/or an interview. You may be contacted via email and/or phone. Please make sure to check your spam folder as in some cases e-mails can be filtered by your service provider.

You will receive an update regarding your candidacy via the email on your application and/or registered profile in our system. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are generally not able to provide live updates to candidates for searches.

How can I find out who is the hiring manager or lead recruiter on this posting?

For a variety of reasons, including privacy protection, we are not able to provide that information.  If you would like to address your cover letter, you can address it to “Dear Hiring Manager” or “Dear Hiring Committee.”

I am having trouble with the online process, is there an alternative method to apply?

The University requires that applications are submitted through our online system.

I can't remember my user id and/or password, can you reset it?

You may enter your username and get a new password sent to you via email and/or you may enter your email address and your username will be sent to you via email. Please make a note of the email address you used to register your username and password. We (UC Berkeley HR) do not have access to your login information, nor any ability to reset it manually. Only users can reset their own passwords.

I keep getting an error message when I try logging in to apply.

Depending on the error message you receive, there are a number of possible solutions to this problem. Below are suggestions for troubleshooting:

Check the spam folder for possible correspondences from our system and/or team.

Please note that passwords expire once a year and require a reset.

Try using the password reset to reset your password.

If you have multiple accounts at the different University of California (UC) campus job websites, and the message continues to tell you your password is expired, it may be for a different UC campus site. 

Ensure you are not logged into any other University of California (UC) campus job websites at the same time. 

Use your browser’s “incognito” or “private” window to mask credentials that were previously used.

Clear your browser’s cache. 

Check for caps lock.   

Turn off any autofill on your browser (or make sure that you do not have old passwords stored that need to be deleted).

Try using a different browser. 

If you are an internal applicant, ensure you are logging into the UCPath Portal, navigate to Recruiting Workcenter & then click UCB Careers.

If you checked spam and if you’ve tried to register but received the notification that the email address already exists (not the username), then we may need to review and update your email in the profile or inactivate your profile so you can re-register. Please  Contact HR  via this webpage.

If you are still experiencing trouble,  Contact HR  via this webpage, and please make note of any error messages you get and/or grab screenshots for assistance with troubleshooting.

How long is the review process, after the first review posting is listed?

In most cases, the review process may take several weeks, if not months. After the department begins reviewing applications, they will contact applicants of interest directly for screening and/or interviews. You will be notified of your candidacy; however it may take some time.

If a job is still posted after the First Review Date can I still apply?

The “First Review” date does not necessarily mean that the job posting will stop accepting applications on that date. The hiring team may begin to review applications on or after the “First Review” date. If the position is still published then you may still apply through the system. We can not guarantee when the hiring team may begin or stop reviewing applications, after the “First Review” date.

I applied for the job through a third party system, do I need to apply through jobs.berkeley.edu?

UC Berkeley requires application activity to be received and tracked in our HR system. For this reason, all persons seeking employment as staff must apply via our website at Berkeley Jobs .

I applied for a UC Berkeley job opening on another website but I can’t seem to find it on here. Do I need apply for it again on here?

We can not accept applications through other websites. You have not successfully applied to the position unless you applied through Berkeley Jobs If a position is not available on jobs.berkeley.edu then it may no longer be available and/or published.

How do I know that I have successfully submitted my application?

After you have submitted your application you should receive an email notification acknowledging receipt of your application. If you do not receive this email, your application may not have been successfully submitted. Please make sure you have entered your email correctly, made a note of the email you used, and please also check the spam folder. The application should also appear on your list of applications in the system.

What is required to apply?

It may depend on the position. To apply, you will need to go through the system on jobs.berkeley.edu and upload or copy/paste a resume. For some positions, the hiring team may require a cover letter and/or a diversity statement. This will be noted in the application process and the job posting.

If I want to upload files to support my application, can I do so?

The application system will ask you to enter or upload a resume. You can also use the “Copy/Paste” option to type your Work Experience in a text box if you do not have a formal resume. In some cases, the application process may require other materials.

What file types are allowed in the application system?

If you are uploading files as part of your application, the system will let you know which file types it can accept. Generally, doc, pdf, txt, or rtf may be accepted.

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Are positions at uc berkeley covered by unions and what are the fees associated with being part of a union.

Some positions on the UC Berkeley campus are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Employees in positions that are covered may be required to pay an Agency Fee to their exclusive representative union. Agency fees vary from union to union. For more information about this, please visit the Labor Relations website.

What are the definitions of the different types of jobs?

• Career Appointments are considered “regular” employment. They are defined as 50% or more of full-time for 1 year or longer.
• Contract Appointments are considered “temporary” assignments. They have a definite time period, i.e. 6-month or 1-year contract. Terms and conditions are specified in a written employment contract.
• Limited Appointments are considered “temporary” assignments. Individuals in this appointment are expected to be on pay status for less than 1,000 hours in a 12-month period.
• Partial Year Career Appointments are considered “regular” employment. Individuals in this appointment have regularly scheduled periods not to exceed 3 months per year, i.e. furlough.

What benefits does the University offer?

Depending on the job, there will be different eligibility for benefits. Please visit the University of California ‘UCnet’ website   to view information about health and welfare benefits.

I am a citizen of a country other than the United States. Am I eligible to work for UC Berkeley?

All offers of employment to new employees are contingent upon the presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee's identity and work authorization consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

When can I expect to hear back from the hiring department?

The majority of the positions on campus require a two week posting period before applications can be reviewed. In most cases the review process takes several weeks. After the department begins reviewing applications, they will contact applicants of interest directly for an interview process. Please refer to our Job Applicant FAQs for more information.

How will the department contact me?

Most applicants are initially contacted via telephone or e-mail. Make sure to have up-to-date contact information on your applicant profile as well as resume. Please check your spam box in your email just in case.

What happens when I submit my application?

After you have submitted your application you should receive an email notification acknowledging receipt of your application. If you do not receive this email, your application may not have been successfully submitted. The application should also appear on your list of applications within your Careers home page. Please refer to our Job Applicant FAQs for more information.

What does the term "required qualifications" mean?

Required qualifications are the basic knowledge, skills, education, and experience necessary for the position as defined in the specific job classification.

What is a search agent?

Use the advanced search option to search by various criteria such as (keywords or job codes). You can also save your search and set it up to notify you via email when new jobs matching your interests are posted. You can create up to five searches corresponding to various keywords, departments, or job codes that will generate emails. You can save more searches, but only five can be emailed to you with notifications. 

Why do I have to fill out an application?

Your employment application is considered a legal document and will be used as a tool to determine whether you qualify for a specific position. Please make sure to include employment history, educational background, skills, and licensures in your application and/or resume/cover letter.

Can I start the application process and come back later to complete it?

Yes. You may save your application and finalize it at a later date, provided the job is still posted. Your application will not be considered for the job posting until it is submitted.

Do you keep applications on file for future vacancies?

While your information will remain stored in the applicant system, you will not be considered for future vacancies unless you have formally applied to the position.

When should I fill out a new application?

You must fill out a new application for each position you would like to be considered for.

May I have the contact information of the hiring manager?

For a variety of reasons, including privacy protection, we are not able to provide that information. If you would like to address your cover letter, you can address it to “Dear Hiring Manager” or “Dear Hiring Committee.”

What if I forget my username or password?

There is a login help link. You may enter your username and get a new password sent to you via email or you may enter your email address and your username will be sent to you via email. Please make a note of the email address you used to register, your user name and password. Please refer to our Job Applicant FAQs for more information.

May I submit my resume directly to the hiring department?

Government regulations require that UC Berkeley track application activity. For this reason, all persons seeking employment as regular staff must apply via our website at http://jobs.berkeley.edu . Once you have applied for the job, your application is directly forwarded to the hiring department.

If I am attaching a resume, do I also have to complete the application?

Yes. Thank you for providing us with the most complete information about your employment background. You may use the same resume, and update or revise your information as needed on subsequent applications, thus speeding up the process.

I don't have a computer. May I mail my resume to you?

We are only able to consider applicants who apply online. Therefore, you must apply at http://jobs.berkeley.edu .

Do I need a resume?

No, just fully complete the application. If you do have a resume you can upload it or cut and paste it. If you do not have a formal resume, please type in or copy/paste your Work Experience information into the “Copy & Paste Resume” text box on the 2nd page of the application.

Where should I send my resume?

We do not accept resumes at Human Resources.  All applications, including past employment information, must be submitted through the Careers website at http://jobs.berkeley.edu .

How do I obtain a list of job openings at UC Berkeley?

To search for job openings at UC Berkeley, visit the Careers website at http://jobs.berkeley.edu .

How do I know if this job is still available?

If you are able to locate a job on the Careers website ( http://jobs.berkeley.edu ), then the position is still open and the system is still accepting applications for that specific job. Please note that the job posting duration is up to each hiring department and is variable. Due to the volume we receive, we are unable to confirm posting durations or end dates.

How do I find out the status of my application?

Until you receive information from the hiring department, you are “under consideration” for the position. Please refer to our Job Applicant FAQs for more information.

What are the hours that I can submit my application?

Applications can be submitted online any day of the week, at any time (24/7.)

How do I apply for a job at UC Berkeley?

You must apply online at http://jobs.berkeley.edu .  There you can create a profile and submit your resume and cover letter. Step-by-step job aids are available. Please refer to our Job Applicant FAQs for more information.

Position Control

What is the goal of position control for staff jobs.

The near-term goal is to ensure that campuswide staffing costs are reduced by $50M (approximately 500 positions).

What positions are excluded from position control?

The following types of positions are excluded.

Student appointments.

Contract and grant funded positions, unless they are moved to central funds for more than 6 months.

Academic titles: all faculty, as defined in APM 110-4(15) (e.g. ladder ranked faculty, adjuncts, Professors in Residence, all the Unit 18 titles such as lecturers, etc.).

Researchers, Project Scientists, and Specialists (except where hired on non-grant funds).

Positions funded by resources directly controlled by the faculty as identified by chart fields 1 and 2 (e.g. start-up package, retention, etc.).

Chairs, Academic Directors, and Deans.

Specialists and Advisors in Cooperative Extension.

Academic Coordinators (currently reviewed by the Academic Personnel Office).

Librarians (currently reviewed by the unit head).

GSIs and GSRs.

Extension instructors.

• Readers and Tutors  or other routine seasonal large scale hires.

Is approval required for posting or reposting a limited appointment position?

Recruitments for all limited appointment positions do require approval.

Do positions that are funded by endowments and other philanthropy require an approval?

Endowments and other philanthropically funded positions need to go through position control. The review is to determine whether the full costs are covered by the funding source, or if it is creating “hidden” costs that impact general funds; and “cost of ownership” in the long term.

What is the process for submitting a request for approval to hire?

Re quests for approval to hire should be sent to the Chancellor, EVCP, Vice Chancellor, Dean, CFO, or University Librarian, as appropriate, with compelling justification via the list of  designated communicators . They will evaluate the justification and decide which requests to approve, and notify the hiring manager of their final decision.

How do I notify BRS HR/APS if a request for approval to hire has been approved?

If the request to fill the position has been approved, the requisition along with the approval email from the  designated communicators   should be submitted to Berkeley Regional Services (BRS) via an HR ServiceNow ticket .

What is the process for posting staff positions supported either by contract and grant funds or by any funds controlled by faculty (both types of positions are excluded from position control)?

The faculty should continue to follow whatever process they are currently using to submit requests to recruit for these positions which may vary by school or college. In some cases they go through the Research Administrator, others go through the HR Partner.  There is no need to change the process or to go through the designated communicator.

BRS, the Research Administrators and HR Partners will work together to get information to the recruiters  via ServiceNow  that identifies these positions so they can be posted.

How long will it take to get the approval to fill a position?

All parties recognize the importance of meeting business needs in a timely manner, especially those that are urgent. The length of time to approve will vary depending on a variety of factors such as volume of requests and levels of review.

What is the difference between contract and grant funded positions and employment contract positions?

“Positions funded by contracts and grants” refers to the funding source, not the type of appointment, and those positions that are fully grant or contract funded are not subject to position control unless the position is moved off of those funds and onto a different funding source for more than 6 months.

Employment contract positions are temporary appointments with an end date and require position control approval. Contract extensions also need to be submitted for approval.

Who should HR Partners send their contract appointment renewals to for review?

HR Partners should send contract appointment renewals back to the division if they have not been approved through the designated communicator for that specific division.

What is the process for approval for posting Contract and Grant funded positions which are moved to central funds for more than 6 months?

Requests to hire Contract and Grant funded positions which are moved to central funds for more than 6 months should be submitted after approval has been provided through the designated communicator following the unit’s review procedures.

What is the review process for positions partially funded by Contracts and Grants and partially funded centrally?

These positions fall under position control and must be reviewed following the unit’s approval process.

What is the process for posting student positions?

Since student positions are excluded from position control, no approval is needed for these positions. They may be submitted for posting following your regular process.

Does recruitment for temporary back-fill positions to support employees on a leave of absence require approval?

Recruitment for these positions do require approval.

Is approval required for reposting a position following a failed search?

Recruitment for these positions do not require approval.

May signing bonuses be provided for approved positions?

Before the possibility of a sign-on bonus allowance may be discussed with candidates or recruiters, the use must be pre-approved by both the Chancellor and the Presidents executive office.

Only five payroll titles (Head Coach 5, Associate Head Coach/Coord 4, Assistant Coach 3, Assistant Coach 2, and Assistant Coach 1) can be provided with a signing/hiring bonus.

Relocation bonuses are no longer allowed (beyond the reimbursement for reasonable moving expenses and house hunting trips).

Miscellaneous

How do we fill out time sheets if someone works for multiple departments.

Employee timesheets are able to capture multiple departments. Please approve employee work hours completed in your department. Departments should work with Payroll to determine the best method to use.

How will we track temporary help?

Each employee assigned to work in your department will need to record their time and pay on a temporary timesheet, which you can obtain from the Payroll Office. This timesheet must have the correct approval signature before submitting it to the Payroll Office.

Who is in charge of working with these agencies?

HR Employment Services.

How do we contact these agencies?

HR Employment Services will contact the agencies.

Can we use temporary agencies to hire staff?

HR Employment Services will have contracts in place with selected temporary agencies. If you have a special request that a contracted agency cannot fulfill, please contact HR Employment Services to help you secure a contract with a specialized agency.

What are the titles of contractors we are allowed to hire?

Departments can hire individuals offering “common or professional services,” i.e., Building and Maintenance Contractors, Janitorial Services, Security Guards, Doctors, Evaluators, System Analyst, etc. Please review the Procurement Services’ website for a complete list and hiring process.

How will we advertise that we are hiring?

HR Employment Services will advertise all open positions. You may request advertisement on the Deployment Triplicate form used to notify HR Employment Services of your vacancy.

Can we hire contractors? What types?

Yes, please refer to the Procurement Services’ website to review contractor-hiring procedures. Procurement Services will have a complete list of eligible titles.

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