Get started with USAJOBS

Create a login.gov account

USAJOBS is now using login.gov for our sign-in process. Login.gov is a service that offers secure and private online access to government programs, such as federal benefits, services and applications. Once you create a login.gov account, you can sign into USAJOBS and create a profile.

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Create a USAJOBS profile

Your profile includes all the information you need to apply to a federal job: your name, address, and other important information that is submitted for each job application. It's important to create a profile because we can use this information to improve your job search results and help you fill in parts of a job application. With a profile, you can also upload resumes, save jobs and save job searches.

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Create or upload a resume

You can upload a resume to your profile or build a resume using our resume builder. You can have up to five resumes in your profile.

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What to include in a resume

When applying for a federal job, it's important to clearly describe how your skills and work experiences align with the selection criteria defined by the job announcement. You should tailor your resume to the job announcement to which you are applying.

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Search for jobs

Take advantage of the USAJOBS search tool—the more details you provide, the more effective your results will be.

Filter your job search

You can search for jobs by keyword, occupation or job category, agency, location, salary range and pay grade.

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Save searches and receive notifications

You can set up automated job searches based on your search criteria. USAJOBS will email you daily, weekly, or monthly when new jobs that meet your needs are entered into the database.

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Review the job announcement

Once you find a job you're interested in, read the entire job announcement and pay close attention to:

• This job is open to and Who may apply sections to see if you're eligible for the job.
• Qualifications section to learn what skills and experience you need for the job.
• How to Apply section to learn about agency-specific instructions, required documents, and contact information.
• What jobs am I eligible to apply for? (opens in a new window)
• What documents do I need to provide when I apply? (opens in a new window)

Prepare your job application

We will guide you through a five-step process to prepare your application, including attaching a resume and other required documents.

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Submit your application to the agency

Once your application is ready, you'll be transferred to the hiring agency's application system. At that point, you move into the hiring agency's application process.

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Check your USAJOBS account for status updates

You can check the status of your application in the application section of USAJOBS.

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