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Complete or Update Your Profile
- Log into your UValumniJOBS account
- Select View/Edit Profile Data under the Profile tab on the navigation bar
- Select the desired view: Personal Info, Academic Info, Career Preferences, Continued Academics or Administration
- Click the Edit link at the top of the section you wish to edit
- Update your profile information
- Click Saveat the bottom of the page
Complete the career preferences section to help potential employers and Alumni Career Services understand your interest areas and best-fit opportunities.
Upload Documents
- Log into your UValumniJOBS account
- Select Upload a Document under the Documents tab on the navigation bar
- Choose the document type on the Upload a Document page and click Next
- Click Browse to select your document
- Select the document you want to upload and click Open
- Click Upload
Once you upload a resume you can apply directly to employment opportunities.
Publishing a Resume to a Resume Book
Alumni Career Services has created Resume Books for Employers specifically interested in recruiting UVa alumni:
- Log into your UValumniJOBS account
- Select Publish a Resume under the Documents tab on the navigation bar
- View the Resume Books in the Published Resume Books section.
- Choose the resume you wish to publish from the dropdown list in the Published Resume column dropdown in the associated Resume Book entry. Click Update
- If you would like to include your resume in the Experience Network Resume book (which includes candidates from all Experience Schools and Alumni Organizations):
- Click on the Update Your Resume link and follow the directions provided by Experience
Publishing your resume alerts Alumni Career Services and employers that you are actively searching and employers may contact you about their opportunities
Searching for Jobs & Post-Graduate Internships
- Log into your UValumniJOBS account
- Select Job/Internship Search under the Jobs & Internships tab on the navigation bar
- For quick, easy job searches, use the 1-click Searches on the Job Search page
- Keyword, job function and/or location is another method. Experiment with different criteria to see what works best for you.
- After selecting your job search criteria, click Search
- Narrow or Refine your search results
- Click on the Job Titles to view the details of the jobs
- Use LinkedIn to research the organization and locate networking contacts
One click searches such as ‘newest jobs’ will keep you informed of all opportunities
Creating and Using Search Agents
- Log into your UValumniJOBS account
- Select Job/Internship Search under the Jobs & Internships tab on the navigation bar
- After selecting your job search criteria, click Search
- Under More Search Options in the top left hand corner, select to Save Your Search
- Name the search in the Saved Search Name field Choose whether to receive email notifications of job matches
- Select the job source from the Show Me Jobs… section
- Click Save
Edit your search agent settings to refine your search parameters and improve your results
Applying for a Job
- Log into your UValumniJOBS account
- Search for Jobs (See Searching for Jobs section on front page)
- Select a Job Title from Search Results page to open the Job Details
- Locate How to Apply section at the bottom of the Job Details page
- Click Apply
- Select a Resume, Cover Letter or Other Document that meets the requirements
- Click Submit
- Note: Some employers may direct you to apply directly to their website, LinkedIn or provide other instructions.
Save jobs or internships in up to 50 folders to organize your search; click on Favorite in the job description to get started.