Application process
Log in to your application profile and review the current status. If it states, “Under Review,” your application is still under consideration.
Refer to the specific job posting on the USC Careers website to determine if a resume or cover letter is required for the position.
Use the “upload” button in the same section where you attach your resume to add additional documents. Upload any relevant documents that may aid in considering your application in this section.
To receive assistance, please reach out to our HR Service Center and provide them with the requisition number on the job announcement.
You can find job descriptions for positions that you have applied to in your candidate account. If you are interested in learning more about other opportunities available at USC, visit the USC Careers website.
A recruiter will contact you directly, if after reviewing your application you are identified as a candidate for the position. If you have any questions, contact the HR Service Center.
Salary ranges are posted on each job announcement. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Please contact our HR Service Center and an associate will be available to assist you with obtaining reasonable accommodations during the application or hiring process.
Positions may close after the minimum posting period is reached or when the requisition has received enough applications. We encourage you to check back to the USC Careers website often and apply to positions as soon as they become available.
Due to the high volume of interest and applications that USC receives, we are unable to provide direct feedback to applicants. We thank you for your interest and encourage you to visit the USC Careers website to continue exploring opportunities.
Candidate applications are reviewed only by authorized personnel involved in the hiring process.
Application technical support
Yes, you can change your email address through your applicant home menu by clicking on the cloud icon, choosing “account settings,” and validating your new email address.
Contact our HR Service Center and provide them with your request, your name, and your email address.
Contact our HR Service Center and an associate can help to reactivate your application.
Contact our HR Service Center and an associate will be happy to assist you.
Recruitment process
Contact our HR Service Center and provide the requisition number which you can find at the bottom of the job announcement.
Yes, employment screens are conducted following a conditional offer of employment. Refer to USC’s background screening policy for details.
Other job opportunity-related questions
To explore work at USC on a temporary basis, please contact Trojan Talent Source (operated by Kelly Services) at 800-409-1066 or 15HD@kellyservices.com.
USC offers internships and volunteer opportunities. USC students can visit Handshake, and non-USC students should contact specific schools and/or units for information.
At USC, visa sponsorship is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If you are selected for an interview, notify the recruiter of your need for visa sponsorship. You can create a ticket with the HR Service Center.
For all other questions related to applying for a job at USC, please contact our HR Service Center at uschr@usc.edu or 213-821-8100 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT.