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Back to top The information below answers our most frequently asked questions about the job application process and PeopleAdmin, our application platform.   Want to receive job notifications? The Careers at Carolina notification feature lets subscribers know when specific employment opportunities of interest become available at UNC-Chapel Hill. Once subscribed, you will begin receiving email notifications when positions you’ve indicated an interest in are posted on the Careers at Carolina website. Expand All How do I subscribe to receive notifications from Careers at Carolina? How do I unsubscribe to stop receiving notifications from Careers at Carolina? Interested in working at Carolina? Applying for a job with UNC-Chapel Hill is an online process through our Careers at Carolina platform. To apply for a job, you must have a Careers at Carolina account. An account is free to set up, and once created, you can use it indefinitely. To search open positions, go to our Careers at Carolina Search Postings page where you can select the types of positions you are interested in. To apply for a position, click the Apply to this Job button at the top of the webpage of the job description you are interested in and you will be guided through the application process. If if you are not logged in to your Careers account, you will be directed to log in, and if you do not yet have an account, you will be prompted to create one. As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide relevant applicant information, which could include: Education background. Professional experience. Application materials like a résumé. Supplemental questions. The application process is not complete until you have certified and submitted your application; this step is built into the application process and requires you to click the Submit this Application button once you have certified the application with your initials. You will receive a confirmation email after your application is successfully submitted. Please note: The Office of Human Resources is not able to provide specific updates or information regarding position or application status. If you have a disability and would like assistance with a job application, please email the University Compliance Office at uco@unc.edu. Expand All Creating a Careers at Carolina account How do I create or access my Careers at Carolina account? How do I reset my Careers at Carolina password? How long does my Careers at Carolina applicant profile remain in the system? Expand All Submitting my application Can I save my application and finish it later? Can I edit my application after it has been submitted? Can I submit a resume with my application? What is the maximum allowable document size for an attachment? What does it mean if I am given the option: 'Which application would you like to fill out?’ What happens after I submit my application? How can I reactivate my application? How long is a position open to receive applications? Do I complete a new application for each position I apply for? Expand All Checking my application status How can I check the status of my application? What does my application status mean? How long will a position I have applied for remain on the Your Applications display? How long does my online applicant profile remain in the system? Expand All Applying for a job at Carolina Can I submit a general application without applying for a specific position? Can I submit a State of North Carolina application? If I have a criminal conviction on my record, can I still apply to the University? Experiencing technical difficulties? Please email the Office of Human Resources at employment@unc.edu if you have questions about: Technical difficulties with an application. If a job posting is still available. Login in issues with / accessing Careers at Carolina. Suggestions or comments about the applicant system. Specific inquiries about the status of a position (include job posting number with the email message). Please note: We cannot assist you in troubleshooting individual computer problems. If you experience problems after attempting to access our system from more than one computer at different locations, it’s possible you may be experiencing a problem specific to your computer or Internet connection. You should try and access our system from a computer at another location (such as a public library, work, or a friend or family member’s home) to eliminate the possibility of problems with your own computer or Internet access. Current UNC-Chapel Hill employees can also use on-campus computer labs for access, and visitors to UNC libraries can also access some computers.   for faculty positions & applications For questions related to faculty job searches, applications and application materials including reference letters, please email facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.   Additional questions? Please email employment@unc.edu with any additional questions.