How to Use USAJOBS - The Federal Government's Official Job Site

USAJOBS is the Federal Government's Official Job Site. Here are a few tips from an experienced federal government manager for using it to find a federal government job in your field:

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. SEARCH for a federal government job in the particular area that you are interested in. Use USAJOBS are a great resource for finding a job if you are unemployed.

2. CONTACT the federal government agency that is advertising the position.

3. VISIT the federal government agency to find out more about the position. Find the address for the actual location on USAJOBS.

4. RESEARCH the federal government agency online and write down questions that you may have about the position.

5. PRACTICE your answers to a potential interview in front of the mirror. Notice that the USAJOBS website will describe all the duties of the position. Ask questions about the duties.

6. REMEMBER that federal government agencies actually hire people.

7. FOLLOW all the instructions that you have been given. Print the job announcement and read it thoroughly. Too many applicants rush through the application process and it can cost one an interview.

8. APPLY for positions on USAJOBS that are outside your geographic location. Yes, you might have to move if you want to get a federal government job.