CUIP Application Process

APPLICATION WORKSHOP

• Need help applying to CUIP?
• Do you have questions about getting two letters of recommendation?
• Do you need a cover letter and resume, or do you need a cover letter/resume critique?

Come and ask the CUIP intern! 

Location: UC Santa Cruz Career Center 

Dates & Times: Monday's: 12:00pm-4:00pm

                          Wednesday's: 10:00am-1:00pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm

                           Friday's: 9:30am-11:30am

If you have any questions please contact the CUIP intern at cuip@ucsc.edu 

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**Please start early and give yourself plenty of time to apply**

The application consists of:

1. Required Orientation

2. Cover letter (s)

3. Resume

4. Two letters of recommendation- please review the regulations of Letters of recommendation 

• DEADLINE:  Thursday, February 15, 2018

Applicants are REQUIRED to complete the CUIP orientation to have access to the internship positions (Complete the orientation to qualify for these positions and to get rid of the "You do not qualify for this job" notification in SlugQuest).

Submitting your on-line application:

• To have access to the CUIP positions you must complete the REQUIRED CUIP ORIENTATION AND log into and complete your SlugQuest personal and academic profile 
• Upload your resume and cover letter(s) in the document section in SlugQuest. 
  • IF YOU DO NOT UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENTS FIRST YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO APPLY!
• Apply for no more than FOUR internships on-line 
• To apply sign into SlugQuest:
  • select Jobs & Internships tab
  • select SlugQuest Jobs & Internship button
  • under position, type select CUIP in the drop-down box
  • review and select your four internships

• Select apply while in the internship position, upload resume, cover letter, and if not already submitted attach the letters of recommendation (LOR) under the documents option you have already uploaded to SlugQuest or see other LOR option.

For assistance writing the cover letter and resume take advantage of the Career Center resources: 

• Schedule an express advising appointment through SluqQuest
  OR drop in for advising (1st come 1st serve)
• Review the on-line examples of cover letters and resumes
• For tips on how to ask for a letter of recommendation, letters must be signed by author
• Any additional help or questions please email cuip@ucsc.edu or call 831-459-3973.
• CUIP Program Coordinator office hours:             

                         Monday's: 12:00pm-4:00pm

                         Wednesday's: 10:00am-1:00pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm

                          Friday's: 9:30am-11:30am

What next?

Timeline:

• Student applications due - Thursday, February 15, 2018
• Applicant names will be confirmed for good academic and judicial standing
• Resumes and cover letters of qualified applicants will be forwarded to mentors for review
• Interviews begin Mid-March-April
• Fill out the Selection Survey in April 
  • Selection Survey for CUIP interns 
• Decisions made in May
• Internships begin Fall 2017