Federal Hiring

How to create a job application on USAJOBS:

Follow these steps to submit a job application at USAJOBS.gov.

1. Sign into USAJOBS.gov.
2. Make sure the required sections of your profile are complete and all other profile information is up to date. During the application process some of this information is sent to the hiring agency.
3. Find the job announcement you want to apply to – you can search for jobs by keyword or location or use your Saved Searches.
4. Review the job announcement, including the How to Apply and Required Documents
5. Click Apply. The USAJOBS application process will guide you through five steps:
   1. Select resume
   2. Select documents
   3. Review package
   4. Include personal Info
   5. Continue application with agency
6. During the final step, you'll be asked to certify that your application is true, complete, and made in good faith. If you answer YES, check the box and click Continue to agency site. Select Previous if you'd like to go back to review or edit your information.

Once you select Continue to agency site, you’ll be sent to the agency to finish your application.

How to edit an application.

How to continue an application.

How to save an application.

How does the application process work.