Accessing Your Account
1. Go to http://www.uiccareers.com
2. Fill in your information under “All Current Members Login Here”
3. Your username is your UIC email address including the @uic.edu
4. Your password may be one of several things:
a. flames, experience, or your UIN
b. If neither of the passwords above work, enter your username and click “forgot password”
5. If you are still unable to log-in please visit Career Services and ask for assistance
6. Once you log-in, please complete your profile AND change your password immediately
7. Remember to change your password IMMEDIATELY to ensure your personal information remains confidential
Editing your personal information
1. Once logged into the system, click on the “My Profile” icon at the top of the screen
2. Here you can edit any information you would like. Once finished, click on the “Update Profile” button
Uploading your resume
1. Create and save your resume in an acceptable format (MS Word, Adobe PDF, RTF)
2. Log-in at http://www.uiccareers.com
3. Click on the “Resumes and Documents” button at the top of the page
4. Click on the “Upload Resume” link
5. Enter the name of your resume. Make the name descriptive such as Resume-for-Bank-Jobs
6. Click on the browse button and find the file you wish to upload. Once the file is selected, it will appear in the box
7. When finished, click on the “Complete” button
8. If you DO NOT want potential employers to be able to search for your resume, uncheck the box in front of “Allow Employers to search my default resume”. That way only those employer you send your resume to will be able to view your resume
Do not forget to check the “Document library” under the Resumes & Documents section to view useful information.
Searching/Applying for Jobs
1. Once logged into the system, you will see several links on the left side under “Job Search”
2. Click on the name of the level of positions you are seeking. (You may also skip the detailed search by clicking on the “View All” link beneath the job level.)
3. Select job locations where you wish to work and the types of positions that interest you. To choose multiple job types or locations, hold "ctrl" while selecting job types or locations. When finished, click on the “Search Jobs” button.
4. To apply to a specific position, read the contact information below the description, and choose the application method that best suits your needs. Various contact information will be shown which can include mailing address, phone number, fax number, email address, and Apply Online. To use your uploaded resume and cover letter, click on the “Apply Online” link. “Apply Online” is the fastest method for applying and should be used whenever possible.
5. When applying online, you can select any single approved resume that you have uploaded, and any single cover letter that has been uploaded which will be sent directly to the recruiter. Cover letters do not have to be sent. After you have made your selection, click on the “Send” button.
Using the Job Agent
A job agent is a saved job search that is constantly run in the system. Each time a job that matches your selected criteria is posted to the site, it is automatically emailed to you. To setup your job agent, please do the following:
1. Once logged into the system, click on “Job Agent” at the top of the page
2. Select job levels, functions, job locations, and/or keywords.
3. Click “Save Changes.”
4. If you would like to deactivate your job agent, click on the “Clear Job Agent Requirements” button and then save the changes.
Applying for Interviews
1. Once logged into the system, click on “Interview & Appts” at the top of the page
2. Change “show all” to “interview”
3. Click on the name of the event
4. Review the event description, then click on the job title for details about the position.
5. If you are interested after reading the job description, click “Submit Resume for Interview”
6. Select the item(s) you want to submit, then click submit
7. Your will receive a confirmation message on the next page and a confirmation email.
8. Click on “Click here to return to event details” and make a note of the sign-up dates so that if selected you can sign-up at the appropriate time
Make sure you pay attention to dates. Candidates who are marked as “preselect” get the first opportunity to select an interview time, however you may only have a few days to make your selection!