What this means
You start applying on USAJOBS by choosing your resume and documents. You are then usually sent to the agency's application system to answer questions and submit.
Why it matters
Your application is not complete until you submit it on the agency's system. Many people stop too early.
What to prepare
- Your tailored resume and required documents.
- Time to answer an assessment questionnaire honestly.
Steps to take
Step 1 of 5: Choose Apply on the announcement in USAJOBS.
Step 2 of 5: Select your resume and documents.
Step 3 of 5: Continue to the agency's site and answer every question honestly.
Step 4 of 5: Submit, and save or print the confirmation.
Step 5 of 5: Add the job to your tracker.
Common mistakes
- Rating yourself as an expert on questions without experience to support it.
- Not finishing the agency step before the closing date.
Official source
USAJOBS Help Centerusajobshelp.opm.gov(opens in a new tab)
Practice on this site: Open the application tracker
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