Frequently Asked Questions - Appointment Cases

Will I need to add a POI record in UCPath for every new appointment case I need to process in APBears?

Yes, every time you create a new appointment case in APBears, you will need to have a POI record in UCPath with an active end date greater than today’s date. This is true, even if the prospective candidate has an active or expired employment record. Important: In order to avoid creating duplicate identities in UCPath use the Person Organizational Summary to see if the person has or has had an employee ID at any UC location. If a person has a terminated or current record, you may still enter a POI relationship using the same employee ID as the terminated or current...

Will candidates be able to see their appointment cases in APBears?

No, candidates will not be able to see their appointment cases in APBears. They will not have access to APBears during the appointment process and they are not part of the review process for their appointment cases.

If I need to correct the effective date after a case has been submitted, do I need to delete the case?

No, please contact APO and we will manually correct the date. APO will be the only unit able to update effective dates of appointment cases once they are submitted or if a case is deferred following acceptance.

Can candidates see their appointment case in the archive after they are hired at UC Berkeley?

No, appointment cases will not be available for the candidates to see in the archive. Otherwise, the current rules for access to archived cases still apply. Note: the CV and publication list from initial appointments will appear in achievements section and will be viewable by candidates, should they be hired.