Read and understand a job announcement

A job announcement explains duties, who may apply, qualifications, pay, location, required documents, how you'll be evaluated, and how to apply.

Everything you need to apply correctly is in the announcement. Missing one instruction can mean your application isn't considered.

• One real announcement that interests you, open in another tab.

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   Step 1 of 4: Explore our sample announcement and read each plain-language explanation.

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   Step 2 of 4: Open a real announcement and find the same sections.

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   Step 3 of 4: Write down the required documents and the closing date.

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   Step 4 of 4: Use the "Am I eligible?" and "Am I qualified?" review checklists.

Practice on this site: Open the sample announcement