How to Apply Using USAJOBS

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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
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Overview
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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
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Create an Account in USAJOBS

• Enter required fields please ensure that your
  contact information is current and valid.

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USAJOBS Edit Profile
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Create an Account in Application Manager
https//applicationmanager.gov

• 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

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Enter Your Email Address
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Create a User Name
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Create a Password
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Choose a Secret QuestionClick Submit
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Return to USAJOBS
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Functions of USAJOBS
USAJOBS is the Federal Governments official
one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment
information. In USAJOBS you can
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Build New Resume

• Click Build New Resume
• Enter Resume Title
• Complete all 4 sections of the Resume Builder
• Click Save

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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

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Advanced Search

• Advanced Search allows applicants to filter their
  search through a variety of parameters (e.g.
  department or agency, series, grade, job title)
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Search for Apprentice
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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
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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
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Select Resume
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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

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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

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Biographic Data
Application Manager will prompt the applicant to
complete each piece of the application starting
with their biographic data
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Eligibility Questionnaire
The Eligibility information section asks
questions regarding veterans preference, lowest
grade acceptable and other questions
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Specialized Experience
Applicants will then address statements related
to possession of specialized experience for the
position
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Task Questions
Applicants are then prompted to address task
based questions linked to the key knowledge,
skills and abilities they have
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Re-Use Documents
The system allows applicants to attach or re-use
documents they might have previously submitted
for other vacancy announcements
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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

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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
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Confirmation Message
Applicants will receive a confirmation message
on-line and via email when submission is complete
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Vacancy Status

• Application Manager allows applicants to view the
  status of their application packages

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Vacancy Details Page
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4 Steps to Successful Submission
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Next Steps Dates to Remember
NOTE these dates are tentative, and may be
subject to change
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Help Available to Applicants