Job Seekers
How to Make a Good First Impression
A successful job search incorporates many different stages. You may be starting your search and need some guidance on how to create a cover letter and resume that will get the hiring manager’s attention or maybe you have landed that interview you have been waiting for and would like some helpful tips on how to make a stellar impression.
These resources will help you create a plan of action and assist you while you look for different opportunities. HR‐Talent Acquisition has created resources that will help you in various stages of your job search. These resources include a guide on how to apply for opportunities at the University of Chicago, best practices for writing a cover letter, resume and how to prepare for an interview. Also included are helpful tips on how to follow up after an interview and how to start networking.
FAQs for Applicants
To support strategic hiring efforts and ensure the best talent is identified, we utilize comprehensive search plans in the talent acquisition process. This may result in jobs being posted and open for consideration for up to a six month timeframe.
We encourage you to preview your online profile, cover letter, resume and additional application documents before confirming your submission. Unfortunately, job application documentation cannot be updated once submitted.
Please note that withdrawing your application from a position will disqualify you from applying to that same position again. In cases where incorrect documents are attached with an application, rather than withdrawing applications, we advise job seekers to provide the correct version at the time of interview.
The hiring department does not encourage direct contact at the initial phase of the talent acquisition process. Following a thorough review of the applicant pool, the hiring department or HR-Talent Acquisition will connect with potential applicants on next steps in the process.
The majority of our custodial services are outsourced to ABM. You may apply in person between 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, at the ABM Administrative Office, located at 180 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1420, Chicago, IL.
If you are interested in a food service position, you can view open positions on the UChicago Dining website.