Find a federal job: Step by Step Guide

USAJOBS Web site: www.usajobs.gov

1.

• Search jobs by entering a job title, keywords, and/or a location. Click on
• Use the Refine Your Results options.
• You can search by Grade, Job Categories, Agency, Salary etc.
• For Agency specific vacancies, select  Agency under 'Agency.'

2. Create a USAJOBS Account

• Access the USAJOBS Web site: www.usajobs.gov
• Click on the Create An Account link in the upper right.
• Fill out the requested information. When finished, click I agree. Create My Account.

3. Get the Latest Job Postings
The USAJOBS Saved Searches automatically searches for vacancies and notifies you by e-mail on a regular basis.

To set up a new Saved Search:

• Access www.usajobs.gov, click on Sign In and log into your account.
• Click on Saved Searches under ‘My Account’ and click on Create a new saved search.
• Specify your search criteria and how often you wish to receive e-mail notifications.
• Name your Saved Search and click on Save Search . You can create up to 10 job Saved Search.

4. Create Your Resume and Upload Documents in USAJOBS
You have two options to create your resume 1) Build your resume (Preferred Method) and 2) Upload your resume.

Build Your Resume

• Access www.usajobs.gov, click on Sign In and log into your account.
• Click on Resumes and select Build New Resume.
• Complete the 5 steps below to build your resume. Click on  question mark image for additional information.
  1. Experience 2. Education 3. Other 4. References 5. Preview and Finish

• To ADD an item such as Experience, complete the fields first, then click "Add experience"
• To make a CHANGE, click in the field, edit and select Save.
• To DELETE a resume click the Delete option under the resume name.

Upload Your Resume

• Click on Resumes and click on Upload New Resume
• Name your resume in the blank field provided.
• Click Browse and select the file you wish to use.
• Click "Upload."

Upload Supporting Documents

• Upload up to 6 documents with your resume, such as Cover Letter, DD-214, ST-15, ST-50, OF-306, transcripts or other types of documents.
• Under 'My Account,' select Saved Documents and enter a name for the attachment.
• Select the document type.
• Click "Upload"

5. Edit Your Application

• Access www.usajobs.gov, click on Sign In and log into your account.
• Click on Application Status. You may access your applications for the past 18 months.
• Under the Job Summary heading, click on the title of the application you wish to edit. Note: The vacancy must still be open in order to edit the application.
• Click "Update Application".
• To make edits, proceed to the section to edit and make changes. The new information will replace the original entry.

6. Check Job Status
USAJOBS tracks jobs for 18 months.

• Go to www.usajobs.gov, login (if necessary), and select Application Status.
• Your job application history will be displayed.
• Under the 'Application Status' column, click the more information link.