Application/Resume Questions

How can I check my status?

From the homepage, click on Application Status, then enter your Username and Password. You will then see the status of the application(s) you have submitted. If your status is "Currently Being Reviewed," you can click on those words to see a more detailed description of the status.

What does "Union Pacific is Reviewing Your Application" mean?

When your status is "Union Pacific is Reviewing Your Application," it means that your application has been successfully submitted and is now in consideration with other people who have applied for the same position. Depending on how many applications we receive and/or the scheduling of hiring sessions, applications could remain at this status for 90 to 180 days, so please be patient and check back often.

My status immediately changed to "Thank You." What does this mean?

If your status is "Thank You," this means that you are not currently eligible for employment at Union Pacific, based on the information you have provided. Several situations can disqualify you from working at Union Pacific:

• You are not 18 years old.
• You have a disqualifying conviction.
• You have applied for a Train Crew position, but have been convicted of drunken driving in the last three years.
• You have not met a requirement specific to the job or location.

Can I change or update my application after it has been submitted?

Once an online application is submitted, the only information that can be changed or updated is your contact information (name, address, phone number).  If you need to change your contact information, please click here and enter your user name and password.  If you are invited to a hiring session, you will be given an opportunity to make other updates to your application before your interview.