Job search can be it stressful journey. And if you are considering a career in the federal govt then USAJobs.gov is the platform you should be on. This portal lists a vast array of job listings available across various federal agencies. Operated by the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM), it provides job seekers a streamlined way to find and apply for the positions available within the federal govt. Apart from the job listings, you can search for jobs as per your preference and check for the status of your applications.
Working for the govt has its own perks – not only for you but also for your family. That’s why this official employment site of the federal govt has attracted 16 million job seekers. Although the process to create a USAJobs.gov profile has changed a bit but here’s a step-by-step instructions on how to create your profile and apply for the jobs.
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What’s usajobs.gov and why you should register
USAJobs.gov is the official job portal by the United States Government for anyone looking for a career in the federal Govt. The website lists all the available jobs across various federal agencies.
Whether you’re a recent graduate, a veteran, or an existing federal employee seeking advancement, USAJobs.gov offers access to thousands of opportunities across numerous fields and disciplines.
Benefits of Registering on USAJobs.gov
- You can access the most comprehensive and official source of federal job openings.
- You can make your job search based on custom factors such as location, agency, job series, or specific keywords.
- You can store up to five federal resumes and other necessary application documents directly on the platform
- You can set up job alerts to receive email notifications about new job openings that meet your specified criteria
- You can find tips on writing federal resumes, preparing for interviews, and understanding the federal hiring process.
Now here’s a step-by-step guide to create your account:
Step 1: Visit login.gov to create your account
Enter your best email to create your account
Next, you’ll see this screen asking you to confirm your email address:
Step 2: Go to your email inbox to confirm your email
Once you click this link in the email you will be asked to create a strong password:
Step 3: Select your first method of authentication
Choose your primary authentication method: you may probably want to use text or voice message:
Here I’ve used Google Authenticator app to confirm my account
Once you confirm your authentication method you’ll be taken to this success message.
Now you can go on to add a second method as a backup.
Step 4: visit usajobs.gov to create your profile
Next, visit usajobs.gov and either create a new profile with the same email you just used at login.gov or link your existing profile. Click on the “sign in” button you see at the top (marked with red arrows):
Step 5: Connect login.gov account with usajobs.gov
You will be shown this screen to confirm whether to link your account. Confirm your email address (it should be the one you just used at login.gov). Then click on ‘Agree and continue’:
Step 6: Create your profile on usajobs.gov
Now your account at usajobs.gov has been created. Now it’s time to create your profile so you can submit applications for the jobs.
Step 7: Complete your profile
Add all the information to your profile so that employers can search for your profile. Include all the information you need to apply to a federal job like your name, address, education, hiring paths, etc.
Remember, it’s important to create a profile, because this information is used to improve your job search results and help you fill your job application. Once you have a profile, you will be shown the following screen and you can also upload resumes; and save jobs and job searches.
Step 8: upload or create your resume
You can upload documents (size up to 5MB) in one of the following formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF or Word (DOC or DOCX).
However, I highly recommend you upload your resume in PDF or Word format to make it searchable.
Tips to make your resume searchable
- Only Word documents like text-based pdfs, Word files, and resumes created using ‘The Resume Builder tool’ are searchable.
- If your profile is complete, your profile will also be searchable.
- When you find a job, you can also create and apply with a custom resume to boost your chances of success
Step 9: Search for jobs and apply
Once your profile is complete you can start the job search process. You can use keywords and location-based parameters to search.
Conclusion
Searching for a good job that meets your requirement can be a stressful process. That’s why USAJobs.gov streamlines your job search process and offers you unparalleled job opportunities that are hard to find in the private sector. By registering on the portal you increase your chances of landing a secure employment.
