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BROWSE ADVICE ON:

 
USING USAJOBS  
FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT  
APPLYING FOR A FEDERAL JOB  

SPECIAL INFO FOR:

 
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES  
VETERANS  
STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES  
SENIOR EXECUTIVES  
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Federal Employment Information Fact Sheets: The Federal Job Search

STRAIGHT TALK ON . . . The Federal Job Search - A “Three - Step Process”

USAJOBS®, the government's official job web site provides access to more than 30,000 job listings daily as well as applications, forms, and employment fact sheets. Job postings are updated hourly and are available to job seekers in a variety of formats to ensure accessibility for those with differing physical and technological capabilities. You can search for jobs by location, job category, and agency and you can complete and submit your application directly to the agency online.

Come Work for America. We have made the process simple! Your job search for Federal career opportunities is a "Three – Step Process". With USAJOBS, you can:

Step 1 - Create Your Account

YOU DO NOT NEED TO CREATE A "My ACCOUNT" TO SEARCH FOR JOBS, BUT YOU MUST CREATE AN ACCOUNT TO APPLY FOR JOBS ONLINE. Set up your "My Account" to:

  • Build or upload your résumé and post it online
  • Receive customized job alerts
  • Apply for Federal Government jobs
  • Save or Email a Friend Job Opportunity Announcements

Step 2 - Search for Jobs

From the www.usajobs.gov web page, enter your desired job information and submit to search the database of thousands of opportunities. Use your resume to apply online instantly.

Step 3 - Manage Your Career

Get all the information and advice you need on obtaining a job in the Government. You can also get application status for positions that you have applied for through your USAJOBS® account.

It's That Easy! Apply for a Federal position and make a difference in the lives of the American Public.

AS OF: 04/02/2010

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