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Lesson 5 practice

Read a job announcement

Choose any section of this sample announcement to see what it means in plain language.

Educational sample — not a real job. The agency, numbers, dates, and contact are fictional. Find real announcements only on USAJOBS or an agency's official .gov website.

Sample announcement

Program Support Assistant (Sample)

Fictional Agency for Training Examples

Announcement number: SAMPLE-0000-EXAMPLE

Select a section to learn what it means

What this means

This job is open to

This tells you who may apply (the hiring path). If you are not in a listed group, your application usually will not be considered. "The public" generally includes all U.S. citizens, including naturalized citizens.

Review a real announcement

Use these two checklists with a real announcement. They help you understand it — only the hiring agency decides eligibility and qualifications.

Am I eligible?

0 of 5 reviewed

Eligibility means you're in a group the job is open to. If you're unsure, contact the agency listed on the announcement.

Am I qualified?

0 of 5 reviewed

Qualification is decided by the agency after reviewing your application. These checks help you prepare a clear, honest application.

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