External Applicants:

Step 1:

Go to https://jobs.illinois.edu/

Step 2:

Scroll down and click the box for Staff, Faculty or Temporary career opportunities. (If you are a current employee, you must sign in using your employee email and username. See instructions below for Internal Applicants.)

Step 3:

Click “Sign In” in the top right of the screen.

Step 4:

If you have a Cornerstone account already, log in here to access the job board and start applying to opportunities. Otherwise, click the Create a new Profile link and fill out the form. Once complete, you may log in and start searching career opportunities.

Step 5:

Once you log in, select the position you are interested in applying for. Select the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of the screen to start the application process. Follow the instructions that are given on each page to complete the application. 

Step 6:

Once you have completed an application, you can view your application status by selecting My Jobs.  

Under My Jobs you will need to change the Application Status to All to see the positions you have applied for.

At the top of this screen, you can also select the Check Exam Status to see your exam history and active registers you are on.

Internal Applicants:

Step 1:

Go to https://jobs.illinois.edu/

Step 2:

If you are a current employee, click the Current Employees box, or Click Here to log in and search for jobs. (If you are a current employee, you must sign in using your employee email and username.)

Step 3:

Once you log in, select the position you are interested in applying for. Select the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of the screen to start the application process. Follow the instructions that are given on each page to complete the application.

Step 4:

Once you have completed an application, you can view your application status by selecting My Jobs.

Under My Jobs you will need to change the Application Status to All to see the positions you have applied for. 

At the top of this screen, you can also select the Check Exam Status to see your exam history and active registers you are on.

How to Fill out the Application

Step 1:

Enter you Contact Information and Contact Details

Step 2:

Upload your resume. To upload your resume, select Upload Resume/CV. This will bring you to your File Explorer or Finder where you will search for the document you want to upload. Select the document and then select open. You will now see the document listed under Resume.

When adding documents, the acceptable formats are .doc, .docx, .pdf, and .txt.

Step 3:

Once you have uploaded your resume, the application will pull information from your resume and insert it into the Employment History field and the Education field. Check these fields for accuracy and add any additional information that needs to be filled in.

Step 4:

If you have any Licenses and Certifications to add, click on the link and fill in your information.

Step 5:

To upload documents to the following fields, see the instructions for uploading your resume above:

Step 6:

Once you have everything filled out and your documents upload, select Next. 

Step 7:

Read the Disclaimer and check the box next to I agree

Step 8:

Submit application 

Last Updated: April 23, 2024