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How to Apply Using USAJOBS. Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Human Resources Office 850 Ticonderoga St, Ste 110 Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96860. Overview. Create an Account in USAJOBS. To begin the application process go to www.usajobs.gov
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How to Apply Using USAJOBS Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Human Resources Office 850 Ticonderoga St, Ste 110 Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96860
Create an Account in USAJOBS • To begin the application process go to www.usajobs.gov • If you do not already have an account, you will need to create one to apply for positions SIGN IN OR CREATE AN ACCOUNT
Create an Account in USAJOBS • Enter required fields – please ensure that your contact information is current and valid.
Create an Account in Application Manager • If you do not have an account with Application Manager, you will need to create an account • This account will be linked to your USAJOBS account • After an applicant logs in the first time, access can be obtained directly through USAJOBS https://applicationmanager.gov
Enter your Email Address Click “Check for Account” Click “I’m Done Checking for Accounts” Select Desired Account Click “Create Account with this address” Enter Your Email Address
Functions of USAJOBS USAJOBS is the Federal Government’s official one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information. In USAJOBS you can:
Build New Resume • Click “Build New Resume” • Enter Resume Title • Complete all 4 sections of the Resume Builder • Click “Save”
Search for Jobs • There are two areas where applicants can start a job search: • Search Jobs from the upper left tool bar or • Search Jobs on the My Account page which uses keyword and location options 1 2
Advanced Search Advanced Search allows applicants to filter their search through a variety of parameters (e.g. department or agency, series, grade, job title) View video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0p8mmLfdGU&feature=digest_sun
Job Search Results • The Search Results page provides a variety of options, such as view announcement, save the job for later, save as a search agent or refine search Change search filters to expand or narrow search Click job title to open an announcement Save as a search agent
Job Announcements • The vacancy announcement is tabbed for easy reading and allows the applicant to apply online, print the announcement, share and save the announcement Click “Apply Online” to begin the application process
Transition to Application Manager • Applicants will be directed to Application Manager to complete their application and assessment questionnaire • Application Manager is a supporting component system of USAJOBS • Application Manager is used to collect online applications and assessment information for specific positions • Allows applicants to manage their application submissions, track application packages, access copies of previous submissions • Applicants can obtain detailed application status and notifications for announcements
Application Manager – Link to USAJOBS • The first time an applicant logs into Application Manager, they must enter their Social Security Number (SSN) and name • It is important that the SSN and name match the information in USAJOBS. These two data fields link Application Manager and USAJOBS accounts
Biographic Data Application Manager will prompt the applicant to complete each piece of the application starting with their biographic data
Eligibility Questionnaire The Eligibility information section asks questions regarding veterans preference, lowest grade acceptable and other questions
Specialized Experience Applicants will then address statements related to possession of specialized experience for the position
Task Questions Applicants are then prompted to address task based questions linked to the key knowledge, skills and abilities they have
Re-Use Documents The system allows applicants to attach or re-use documents they might have previously submitted for other vacancy announcements
Upload Documents • Applicants may upload a new resume and any other attachments that may not have been in their USAJOBS account • These documents will be available in the ReUse Documents section in the future • This section also provides a fax cover sheet for documents unable to be uploaded, however uploading documents is strongly encouraged
Submit My Answers The system tracks missing information and prompts applicants to complete the required sections if needed. Once all required questions have been completed, click the Submit My Answers button
Confirmation Message Applicants will receive a confirmation message on-line and via email when submission is complete
Vacancy Status • Application Manager allows applicants to view the status of their application packages
Next Steps – Dates to Remember NOTE: these dates are tentative, and may be subject to change