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Employment Services

Candidate Gateway TutorialInternal Applicants

Candidate Gateway TutorialInternal Applicants

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Candidate GatewayCandidate GatewayCandidate GatewayCandidate Gateway

This presentation will take approximately 10-15 minutes• To go to the next slide, please click the • To return to the previous page, please click the

Let’s get started!

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ObjectivesObjectivesObjectivesObjectives

After this presentation, you should be able to:• Log in to your internal profile in Candidate Gateway• Find and view UC Berkeley job postings• Upload a resume and cover letter to your application• Apply for an open position at UC Berkeley

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Before you BeginBefore you BeginBefore you BeginBefore you Begin

Items to gather before you begin• Your complete job history, educational background

information, and reference contact information• An electronic copy of your resume and cover letter – only if

you’re planning to copy and paste or upload the information Things to remember

• Verify that your contact information is correct• The system only allows you to upload one document, if you

want to include a resume and cover letter, they need to be combined into ONE document

• You must complete the Referral Source section of the application for it to be submitted

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Starting at UC Berkeley Jobs PageStarting at UC Berkeley Jobs PageStarting at UC Berkeley Jobs PageStarting at UC Berkeley Jobs Page

Go to http://jobs.berkeley.eduThe UC Berkeley Jobs Main Page appears

Click the Current UCB Employees Link. You will then be taken to the Blu website

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BluBluBluBlu

On the Blu homepage, click the Login to Blu button

Sign in to Blu using your CalNet ID and Passphrase, then hit Authenticate

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Careers HomeCareers HomeCareers HomeCareers Home

Once you are logged in, click on Careers Home in the Self Service section of the homepageOnce you click this link, you will be taken to the Careers Home Page

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Careers HomeCareers HomeCareers HomeCareers Home

To search for jobs based on key words or job number, click here

To review your profile, click here

To review newly posted jobs, scroll down here

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Reviewing Your ProfileReviewing Your ProfileReviewing Your ProfileReviewing Your Profile

Review your Profile carefully to ensure all information is currentIf any information is incorrect, you will not be able to make changes hereTo update your information, you will have to log out of this site and make the changes through the Self Service section of Blu

John

Smith

2150 Shattuck Avenue

Berkeley California

94704

Alameda

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Your ProfileYour ProfileYour ProfileYour Profile

The only section of your Profile that you will be able to update is your Criminal Conviction HistoryRead the entire section very carefully and answer appropriatelyOnce this page has been completed, click Save to save your information

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Finding a PositionFinding a PositionFinding a PositionFinding a Position

If you know the position you are looking for, type the title or the job number into the Keywords sectionIf not, you can scroll through the list of jobs by clicking Next and PreviousClick the job title to view the job description

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Applying for a PositionApplying for a PositionApplying for a PositionApplying for a Position

Once you’ve reviewed the job description, you can apply for the job by clicking Apply Now

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Submitting your InformationSubmitting your InformationSubmitting your InformationSubmitting your Information

The system will then provide you with 3 or 4 options Select one of the choices and provide the appropriate information as prompted

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Submitting your Information:Submitting your Information:Uploading your resumeUploading your resume

Submitting your Information:Submitting your Information:Uploading your resumeUploading your resume

To upload a resume and cover letter, click the corresponding box, then click Continue

Find the document you want to attach, click Upload

Notes: You can only attach ONE document to your application. If you want to include a resume and cover letter, they need to be combined into ONE document. The easiest way for departments to see the attachment is if it is in a MS Word document. However, MS Word 2007 is NOT compatible. Please save your document in MS Word 2003 or below.Please keep your document's title shorter than 60 characters; if you get a "parsing" error, it means the title of your attachment is too long.

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Submitting you Information:Submitting you Information:Pasting your resumePasting your resume

Submitting you Information:Submitting you Information:Pasting your resumePasting your resume

To paste or type your resume/cover letter, click the corresponding option, then click Continue

Give your resume a titleType in all the relevant information that you wish to includeClick Continue when you’re done

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Submitting your Information:Submitting your Information:Applying without a resumeApplying without a resume

Submitting your Information:Submitting your Information:Applying without a resumeApplying without a resume

If you would like to apply without a resume, choose the corresponding box, then click Continue

On the following page, scroll down and complete the Work Experience and Education History sections

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Submitting your Information: Submitting your Information: Applying without a resumeApplying without a resume

Submitting your Information: Submitting your Information: Applying without a resumeApplying without a resume

To add your work experience, click the corresponding linkComplete as much information as possible To add more positions click Save& Add MoreWhen you are finished adding your work history click Save & Return

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Submitting your Information: Submitting your Information: Applying without a resumeApplying without a resume

Submitting your Information: Submitting your Information: Applying without a resumeApplying without a resume

To add your education history, click the corresponding linkComplete as much information as possible To add more information click Save& Add MoreWhen you are finished adding you education information click Save & Return

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Completing your ApplicationCompleting your ApplicationCompleting your ApplicationCompleting your Application

Once you’ve submitted your application, you are taken to a page that will remind you of the job(s) you are applying for and give you a chance to revise your application at this point

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Completing your ApplicationCompleting your ApplicationCompleting your ApplicationCompleting your Application

Scroll down on this page to complete your applicationAdd any references you think are necessary by clicking Add ReferenceComplete as much information as possible To add more information click Save& Add MoreWhen you are finished adding you education information click Save & Return

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Completing your ApplicationCompleting your ApplicationCompleting your ApplicationCompleting your Application

After you list your references, you must scroll down to the Referral Information section Answer the question "How did you find out about the job?" This is a required field and you will not be able to submit your application if this had not been answered.

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Submitting your ApplicationSubmitting your ApplicationSubmitting your ApplicationSubmitting your Application

Review your submission carefully before proceeding You will not be able to edit your application after submitting it and you can only apply once to a job opening When you are satisfied with your application, click the SUBMIT buttonNOTE: clicking SAVE will not submit your application. It saves your information as a draft

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Once You’ve AppliedOnce You’ve AppliedOnce You’ve AppliedOnce You’ve Applied

Once you hit the last Submit button, you will see a confirmation message stating "You have successfully submitted your job application”Below that message is your application history (shown from oldest to most recent)You may need to use the arrow keys to scroll or change the display option to see the job

You will also receive an email confirmation of your application

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hrmshelp@berkeley.edu or call 510/642-4621