Current Universities of Wisconsin employees will apply for all UW jobs (regardless of campus) using their employee Workday account. Current employees should NOT create an external candidate account to apply for a UW job.
Applying for a job
| Step 1 |
From the Workday home page, click on the Menu.
Click on 'Jobs Hub' under the 'Organization' tab.
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| Step 2 |
The most recently posted jobs will appear first. Using the right or left arrow icons, you can scroll through recently added jobs.
Alternatively, you can click the magnifying glass icon to browse all open positions.
The list of jobs can be refined using filters.
To view the full job posting, click the Job Posting Title from the search results. |
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Once you have identified a position of interest, click 'Apply' to start the application process.
If your email or phone number is listed as 'public' in your Worker Profile, it will display under 'Contact Information' at the top of the page. If you need to change your contact information, you can do so in your Worker Profile.
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Upload your application materials as specified in the 'How to Apply' section of the job posting. It is important to refer to this section to ensure you are uploading the requested documents. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the job.
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If applicable, answer the required questions and indicate if you wish to request confidentiality of your identity. If you do not indicate your preference to remain confidential, the university may be required to disclose your identity and/or application materials in the event of an open records request.
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Before submitting your application, review the information entered. When ready, click the 'Submit' button. You will receive confirmation of a successful application via email and a pop-up message. You will also receive a notification message that can be accessed from the bell icon. |
Viewing your applications
Applicant Account Overview
Upon successful submission of an application, you are redirected to your applicant account. Here, you can see your active and inactive job applications, the application status, and jobs similar to those you have applied for.
Withdrawing an application
| Step 1: Action Menu |
If you are no longer interested in pursuing the position, click the three-dot menu under the 'Actions' column of the 'My Applications' section.
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| Step 2: Withdraw |
Click the 'Withdraw Application' option from the menu.
A pop-up message will appear. When ready, click the 'Withdraw' button. If you wish to remain under consideration for the job, click Cancel.
Once successfully withdrawn, your application will be moved to the 'Inactive' tab of the 'My Applications' section.
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