To subscribe to Careers at Carolina notifications, visit the following webpage: unc.peopleadmin.com/interest_cards. In addition to selecting the job categories in which you have interest, You will be required to provide your name and email address,

Please note: Subscribing to receive notifications is not the same as setting up a Careers at Carolina account that enables you to apply for jobs with UNC-Chapel Hill; creating a Careers at Carolina account is a separate process.

You do not need a Careers at Carolina account to receive notifications; you can begin receiving Careers at Carolina notifications by simply providing your name and email address and selecting the job categories in which you have interest.

To unsubscribe to Careers at Carolina notifications:

• Log in to your Careers at Carolina account at unc.peopleadmin.com
• Select the Careers at Carolina Notifications option on the left menu.
• Select the Clear All link next to the Subscribe button.
• Select the the Unsubscribe button at the bottom of the page.

If you do not have an existing Careers at Carolina account:

• Go to unc.peopleadmin.com.
• Select the Careers at Carolina Notifications option on the left menu.
• Select your email address, first name and last name.
• Select the Unsubscribe button at the bottom of the page.

Please note: If you have a Careers at Carolina account, unsubscribing does not affect that account status in any way. You will still able to log in to the Careers site to search jobs, check your application status and remain active any current searches; unsubscribing just means you will stop receiving email notifications about newly posted jobs.

You can create or access your account two ways:

• Select the Apply for this Job button at the top right of the job description you are interested in.
• Select the Login/Create Account button on the left navigation panel on unc.peopleadmin.com.

Once on the login page, you can:

• Enter your Careers at Carolina username and password, if you have previously set up an account.
• Choose to log in through LinkedIn, if you already have a LinkedIn account.
• Create a Careers at Carolina account by clicking the Create an Account link just above the gray bar at the bottom of the screen.

To reset your Careers at Carolina password:

• Navigate to unc.peopleadmin.com.
• Select Forgot your username or password?
• Under the Forgot Password section, enter your Careers at Carolina username.
• Select Set New Password.
• You will receive an email with a link to reset your password. If you do not receive a link to reset your password, please email employment@unc.edu for assistance.

Your online applicant profile will remain in the system indefinitely.

Yes:

• Prev button will save any changes and take you to the previous page of the application.
• Next button will save any changes and take you to the next page of the application.
• Save Changes button will save changes and keep you on the same page of the application.

If you use the drop-down panel to skip to a specific section of the application (ie. Personal Information, Documents Needed to Apply, etc.), selecting Go saves any information on the page.

Additionally, the Check for Errors and Submit section of the application will give you an error message if any area of your application is incomplete before you click to submit.

If you realize pertinent information was left out of your application materials after submission, you may request your application be made available for you to update.

• Staff positions: Email request to employment@unc.edu.
• Faculty positions: Email request to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

If the position is still open to receive applications and it is deemed appropriate, your application may be updated and resubmitted. If the position closing date has passed, then updates to application materials may not be made in the system.

If a department is willing to accept a resume as part of the application materials, then you will have the opportunity to upload a résumé in the Documents needed to Apply section of the application.

The maximum allowable document size for an individual attachment is 9 MB.

This option only appears for temporary SHRA positions, and the options would be:

• SHRA Application: Contains specific sections that ask for Education, Experience, and Additional Information (whereas the SHRA Application (Short Form) does not).
• SHRA Application (Short Form) – Quick Apply: Recommended for applicants to attach a resume to provide education and experience details (since that information is not asked for on this form).

Both applications are given equal weight and consideration. Once you select an application type, you will not be able to change it for that position.

When an applicant meets the training and experience requirements for the position, the application is submitted to the hiring supervisor for further review. The hiring department reviews the applications and determines which applicants will be offered an interview.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email if their application is referred to the hiring department. Applicants for interview will be contacted directly. Be sure to check Trash and Spam folders for email notifications about the application and interview process.

If an applicant does not meet the training and experience requirements, the application will not be referred to the department and the applicant will receive an email.

If the position is still open to receive applications and it is deemed appropriate, your application may be reactivated upon request. If the position closing date has passed, then updates to application materials may not be made in the system. To inquire about reactivating an application, please email employment@unc.edu for assistance.

Each position’s closing date is shown on the job posting. Jobs cannot be viewed, and applications cannot be submitted after 11:59 p.m. EST/EDT on the closing date.

• Permanent Faculty and Permanent Instructional/Research/Executive (EHRA Non-Faculty) positions are open to receive applications for a minimum of 30 – 45 days, depending on appointment type.
• Permanent Staff (SHRA) positions are open to receive applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
• Temporary Positions are open to receive applications for a minimum of 3 calendar days.
• Positions that are Open Until Filled are subject to close without warning after the minimum posting timeframe has elapsed.

No. Once you have completed your online application, it is stored electronically. As you apply for various positions, you will have the option to update your online application, including uploaded materials like your résumé or cover letter that may have been saved from previous applications.

Any additional information that may be necessary for a specific position, such as supplemental questions, will be noted in the posting announcements, and you will be able to add new information or edit existing information.

You may review the status of your application by logging in to your profile in Careers at Carolina. Click the Your Applications link on the left to bring up a list of all the jobs you’ve applied to and their current status.

Please note: The Office of Human Resources is not able to provide specific updates or information regarding position or application status.

• In Progress: A status of “In Progress” means your application has been referred to the department for their review.
• Referred: The screening process is currently underway. If a review of your qualifications results in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.
• Not selected: The search committee has narrowed the search to those few applicants with the specific qualifications and experience needed for this position. Although your credentials do not specifically meet our current needs, we invite you to view our website (http://jobs.unc.edu) to learn about other employment opportunities at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Your application to a specific position will remain in the system until you archive it (by using the Archive link located below the job title) or until the postings have been purged from the system. Postings will be purged after 3 years.

Your online applicant profile will remain in the system indefinitely.

No. Applications may only be filled out for a specific position. Applicants must identify a specific position to apply for by selecting the Apply to this Job button.

No. The State of North Carolina application is not used by the University.

Yes. A criminal conviction does not in and of itself prevent you from being employed by the University. The nature of some convictions, however, may cause certain positions to be unavailable to you. The University will conduct a background check on all new employees (permanent, temporary, transfer and promotional) prior to that candidate’s first scheduled day of work.