Recruit

Recruit is a program for managing the faculty recruitment process at UC. The system allows applicants to apply for positions electronically, uploading and revising application materials as needed. The status of the application may be checked as frequently as necessary and questions for the hiring department or for general technical support may be emailed directly from the system.

1. Locate the desired position in the list of open recruitments on Recruit's apply page at /apply.
2. Click the recruitment to which you wish to apply.
3. Read the application submission dates, the position's description, and the requirements. When you're ready, click the button, Apply now
4. Provide your email address.
5. If you've previously verified your email address, you can provide your email and password to log in to your portfolio.
   • The application information from your last application will be reused for this one. Verify that it's still up to date by clicking through the Next buttons.
6. If you've never verified your email address, you'll be asked to do so now. This ensures that the hiring committee can contact you.
   • Click Send verification email
   • Check your email for a message named "[UC Recruit] Please verify your email address"
   • Click the link inside to return to Recruit
   • Choose a password
   • Provide application information. If you've previously applied at UC this may be reused from your last application. Verify that it's still up to date by clicking through the Next buttons.
7. Review the information you have entered and click the button, Save my information.
8. Your application will be created and you will be brought to the My Responses page to continue your application.
9. Once you have uploaded all required documentation and information, click the Submit button to submit your application. Recruit will send you an "Application submitted" confirmation email.

The University of California reports on fair practices to ensure equal employment opportunities. Individual responses to the demographic survey are never visible to committee members. Complete the Demographic survey before submitting your application.

Complete the Demographic survey:

1. Click the Demographic survey tab.
2. Click the link, Complete demographic survey
3. Fill in the required information.
4. Click the button, Save changes. Responses are editable until the application is submitted
5. A confirmation will indicate your survey has been completed.

1. If you have logged out of your application, navigate to Recruit's apply page at /apply
2. Click the big orange "Log in to your portfolio" button to log in.
3. Provide your email address
4. Click "Next"
5. Provide your password
6. Click "Log in"
7. You will now be logged in to your Portfolio
8. Note: No additional changes can be made to your application after you click Submit

1. If you find yourself unable to log in, you can reset your password.
2. Click the link "Trouble logging in?"
3. Provide and confirm your email address
4. The following confirmation message will appear: "In a few moments you should receive an email containing a link to reset your password."
5. Wait a few moments then check your email for a message from Recruit. The subject line will be "[UC Recruit] Password Reset".
6. Follow the link in the email to return to Recruit
7. In the form provided, set a new password, then click "Confirm"
8. You will be logged in to your portfolio and your password will be updated

If you wish to withdraw your application from consideration, you may do so by navigating to the Support page of your application and selecting the link "withdraw your application". You will then be required to enter a reason for withdrawal before you can click "Yes, withdraw my application".

If you change your mind and wish to once again be considered for the position, return to the Support page and click "contact the hiring department". Answer Yes to "Is your question about a specific recruitment or ad?", choose Hiring department under "Who do you want to contact?", then enter your message.

Third-party dossier services, such as Interfolio, may interact with Recruit in a variety of ways. For more information, please contact your third-party provider's help desk.