Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you should complete all sections of the profile, making sure that the work history section lists the required information including your various job duties for each position you have held in the past.

No, using your applicant profile you are required to submit an application for each individual job that you are interested in.

You should update your profile each time you apply for additional positions with any relevant updates to your career, skill sets, certifications, etc.

When you login to your profile, click on the “Application Status” tab at the top of your screen. On this page, the application status for each job that you have applied for is listed and updated as we make our hiring decisions.

The time varies for each position within UCLA Health, based on a multitude of factors including each department’s own unique priorities and timelines. You can check the status of your applications by logging into your profile and clicking on “Application Status,” as mentioned previously. Please be patient, as much consideration goes into each applicant’s potential fit for the related department.

Yes, you would apply using an internal applicant profile. Campus employees, even though considered UCLA employees, are required to go through UCLA Health’s onboarding process to become a part of our system, which will include a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen. We also require campus employees to fill out a convictions form. In general, campus employees are handled on a case-by-case basis, so please contact our office at 866-895-6690 or 310-794-0506 for more information.

Each applicant applying for a position within UCLA Health is permitted to apply for five positions at one time. If you currently have five active applications, then the system will not allow you to apply for any additional positions. If you would like to withdraw a current application, you may do so through the “Application Status” section, or you may contact the Recruitment office for assistance.

If you are an experienced RN, you do not need your California RN license to apply. You would need your license to begin working. If you are a new graduate, you will need your California license to begin work, but not to apply.

If your status has been changed to alternate applicant selected, this means that we have pursued another applicant whose qualifications more closely match the requirements of the position.

Yes, you need to answer every question listed on the application. Your application is only considered complete when all questions have been answered.

Usually when someone applies to a position, it takes time for the system to identify that an applicant has completed an online assessment, and while the system is updating, the application status will read “Assessment Interview Pending.” The online assessment should be completed only once, though you may need to complete another assessment, depending on the classification of the position.

Unfortunately, there’s no link that can be accessed through your online profile. However, Talent Plus will email you a link within 24 hours to complete your assessment.

New Grad programs are commonly offered once in the Winter and once in Spring. Please check our events calendar during the months of September and February for updated information.

If a cover letter is not required for the position for which you are applying, you may save your resume and cover letter as one document and then upload it to the system.

If a job posting has been removed from the website, it means that we have received a sufficient number of applicants for the position and are no longer accepting applications.

When a position has been put on hold, it means that the department is no longer actively recruiting for this position.