1. Note to Presenter: You may use either this slide or the next slide as the one you project on the screen before you begin your presentation, as individuals enter the room.

2. Finding and Applying for Jobs in the Federal Government
Hi, my name is [Name] and I'm with OPM's Recruitment Policy and Outreach team. Today, I’m going to walk you through the steps that are required to Find and Apply for jobs in the Federal Government. 1

3. What We Will Cover Why Work for the Federal Government?
Five Steps to a Federal Job
Step 1 – Search for Jobs (USAJOBS)
Step 2 – Review the Job Opportunity Announcement
Step 3 – Set Up/Manage Your Account
Step 4 - Apply for a Job
Step 5 – Keep Track of Progress
What to Expect Next
Additional Resources
Go over the agenda for the Find & Apply session. 2

4. Why Work for the Federal Government?
Broad, positive, and immediate impact through public service
Cutting edge programs establish you at the forefront of meeting national challenges
Unique opportunities for professional and personal growth, and to develop your network
Competitive compensation and work/life balance
An environment in which you can excel as an individual and part of a greater team
Public Service – an opportunity to have an immediate, positive impact and make a difference in influencing America’s future. We all work on behalf of the country and that is something special. The Federal hiring process is different than the private sector because we need to ensure the system is merit-based and upholds the public’s trust. Working for the Federal Government allows one to be a part of something bigger than oneself and to have a broad impact nationally and worldwide.
Cutting Edge Programs – Diverse career field opportunities with a wide spectrum of Federal missions. With hundreds of job titles, Federal employees can be found in most every industry. Among the biggest benefits of working for the Federal Government are interesting work and challenging opportunities. In many professional careers, people are given more responsibility and autonomy in their position more quickly than in private industry. The Federal Government offers work in nearly every area of interest; cutting edge programs and technology give you an opportunity to be a leader of change.
Unique opportunities for professional and personal growth, and developing your network – the breadth and scope of Federal employment in diverse agencies covering every possible mission area provide unique opportunities to grow, both professionally and personally. You will develop your network of professional contacts, receive quality training, and depending on the agency, the work environment, and your position, you may be eligible for training programs, development opportunities, and even certifications or traditional college courses. Many agencies use what we call an Individual Development Plan (IDP) for employees to plan their training and development in both the long and short term.
Competitive Compensation and Work/Life Balance - The Federal Government offers a solid compensation package:
Competitive salary with annual (vacation) and sick leave, plus 10 paid Federal holidays a year
Multiple health insurance options, life insurance, and long-term care insurance
The Federal Employees Retirement System (401K-like), plus a supplemental Thrift Savings Plan (pre-tax $)
Flexible Spending Accounts (pre-tax $)
Public Transit Subsidy (non-taxable)
Another important benefit is the opportunity to “have a life” in addition to having a fulfilling career, keeping things in balance. Some Federal benefits that support this work/life balance include (availability will vary by agency and position):
Alternative Work Schedules that may allow you to work 80 hours in 9 days and have a 3-day weekend every other week;
Flexible starting hours to fit your home schedule;
Telework, which allows for work from home or a non-office location depending on the type of work involved;
A generous vacation and holiday schedule, which allows new employees to earn 13 days of annual leave and 13 days of sick leave in their first year, with growth potential to 4 weeks of annual leave PLUS holidays in 3 years.
Work/Life programs take into account that you, as a whole person, have varying needs at different stages in your life, and our programs address those needs directly.
Environment that Encourages Individual and Team Accomplishment – Federal employment will allow you to contribute your unique knowledge, skills, and abilities; while offering opportunities to be part of a team environment in service to America. 3

5. Why Work for the Federal Government? (cont’d)
The General Schedule (GS) is the primary pay scale for many Federal jobs from Grades 1-15; other pay systems exist
Varies by geographic location
Entry-level grade varies by occupation
Many jobs include potential for progression through several grades
Let’s look at the typical Federal pay structure.
At most Federal agencies, salaries are set by the General Schedule (GS), which goes from Grade 1 (GS-1) through Grade 15 (GS-15). There are 10 steps within each grade, and an individual may move through those steps based on the years he or she is in that grade.
There are variations in pay based on geography – or, actually, based on the calculated comparison in salaries for a locality, not over-all cost of living. For example, the San Francisco area offers high salaries, raising the cost to hire talent in many fields, thus the pay tables for San Francisco are the highest, reflecting that cost to compete for talent (note that the base salary for GS grades does not change).
An employee can move from one grade to the next by being promoted – for example, from a GS-7 to a GS-9. Different positions have different rates of promotion, as well as how high you can be promoted before having to apply for a new position at a higher level. Positions that offer promotion potential are often referred to as “career ladder” positions. Typically, the promotion potential of a job is noted on the top section of the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Some job seekers believe that every person hired at the entry level into the Federal Government are hired of necessity at the GS-1 level, which is not true. Entry-level grade will vary by occupation.
While most positions operate on the General Schedule, other pay systems do exist. For example, there are also Wage Grade positions. You can learn more about Federal pay scales by visiting: 4

6. Selected 2014 Starting Salaries
City
GS-5
GS-7
GS-9
GS-11
Atlanta
$33,049
$40,939
$50,077
$60,527
Detroit
$34,379
$42,586
$52,092
 $63,025
Dallas
$33,432
$41,413
$50,656
 $61,288
Miami
$33,465
$41,454
$50,706
$61,349
New York City
$35,662
$44,175
$54,035
$65,377
San Francisco
$37,443
$46,382
$56,735
$68,643
Washington, DC
$34,415
$42,631
$52,146
 $63,091
Rest of U.S.
$31,628
$39,179
$47,923
$57,982
Note to Presenter: Presenter should check current pay for the locality pay scales are located at: presenter may need to explain steps and grades a bit more here, depending on the audience. Point out that salaries escalate quickly as this can be a typical career ladder attained in four or five years.
Most, but not all, positions in the Federal government use the General Schedule (GS) for pay. You can target your search to the GS levels that are typically considered “entry level” for Federal employment. For example, individuals with an Associate's degree or equivalent will generally be considered at the GS-4. GS-5 is generally the entry grade level for individuals who are college graduates with a Bachelors degree; in some cases, individuals with a Bachelors degree may qualify for the GS-7 if they have a high grade point average or honor society membership. A Masters student may enter at the GS-9 level depending on relevant work experience. An individual with a PhD may typically qualify at the GS-11 level. Please note, these are general guidelines and you should always reference the specific Job Opportunity Announcement for any further qualifications that may be needed to qualify for the position and at which grade level.
It is important to note that it is not necessarily where you start, but where you have the potential to go – this is what we’ve discussed earlier regarding those career ladder positions. For example, if you are hired as a GS-5, but your position has a career ladder up to a GS-11, you could be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level each year, with the overall potential to nearly double your salary in as little as 3 years.
Note to Presenter: Make sure you update this slide for the location at which you are presenting to include that pay scale/locality. For example, if you are presenting in Columbus, Ohio, delete New York City and put the presentation location for the Columbus, Ohio locality in its place. Salaries are found at:
Explain at what GS level (or equivalent) Pathways positions would generally be:
Internships – any grade level for which the individual is qualified
For Recent Graduates - up to the GS-9 level, however, could be a few exceptions:
At the GS-11 for STEM occupations - candidate must have a Ph.D. directly related to the STEM position
At the GS-12 for scientific and professional research positions 5 6 6

7. Five Steps to a Federal Job
Step 1 – Search for Jobs (USAJOBS)
Basic (on the main USAJOBS screen)
Advanced (use the Advanced Search feature)
Step 2 – Review the Job Opportunity Announcement
Step 3 – Set Up/Manage Your Account
Create an Account
Manage Account Features
Step 4 - Apply for a Job
Step 5 – Keep Track of Progress
Generally speaking, it is easy to remember 5 basic steps to landing a Federal job, each of which we will cover in detail in this presentation:
Search for Jobs – first, you will search for jobs using either a “Basic” or “Advanced” search function on USAJOBS, the main portal for Federal employment.
Review the Job Opportunity Announcement – Once your search yields results, you will review specific job postings, called Job Opportunity Announcements to determine if you find a job possibility that matches your search criteria.
Set Up/Manage Your Account – If you decide to apply for a job, you will need to set up a unique profile, or “Account,” which will include your personal information, uploaded résumés and job-related documents, and from there you will be able to manage your account and track your progress once you’ve applied for specific vacancies.
Apply for a Job – Once your account is established and your résumés and supporting documentation are in order, you may apply for specific jobs by following the “How to Apply” directions in each individual Job Opportunity Announcement.
After you have applied, follow up on the progress of your application by checking the status in your USAJOBS profile or by contacting the agency using the contact information provided in the original Job Opportunity Announcement. 6

8. Step 1 – Search for Jobs (USAJOBS)
USAJOBS is the Federal Government’s official source for searching and applying for Federal jobs and learning about Federal employment. While agencies do their own recruiting and hiring, USAJOBS consolidates most of those opportunities into this one online tool for job seekers. Agencies must post all vacancies in the Federal competitive service on this website.
This is convenient because it means that job seekers do not have to go to a multitude of individual agency websites to search for Federal jobs. Instead, job seekers can turn to one source to find and apply for Federal employment. In addition to being able to search and apply for jobs here, USAJOBS also provides a Resource Center where job seekers can review tutorials, see job-related YouTube videos, get answers to frequently asked questions, and obtain a variety of additional information related to Federal employment.
Job openings are advertised through “Job Opportunity Announcements,” or JOAs, which is what the government calls its job postings.
Jobs are only open for a specified period of time, known as the “open period”, and that is determined by each individual agency and will be clearly stated in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
This screenshot shows the USAJOBS home page – where you can do a basic, simple search for jobs that are relevant to your skills, education, and experience (explain how to use the “Keyword” and “Location” functions to conduct a “Basic” job search.
For this session, we will focus on the “Advanced Search” option that you can find in the center right of this page under the large, blue “Search” button. The Advanced Search option helps you focus your search and find the specific jobs that you are interested in.
Note the additional blue links that provide more information for individuals with disabilities; veterans; students and recent graduates; and senior executives. For example, under “Students and Recent Graduates,” you will find a section on “Federal Occupations by College Major” in the left hand navigation area. This section, while especially prepared for students and recent graduates, can be useful for non-students in that it can help direct or focus their job search. 7 8

9. Step 1 – Search for Jobs (cont’d)
You can search for jobs without setting up an account, but you will need to create an account to apply for jobs.
You can search in many ways, for example using “Keywords”; “Location”; “Occupational Series or Job Category”; “Salary,” and other criteria. You can search like you do in any other search engine.
We will go over the “Advanced Search” option. Using the Advanced Search option shown here helps focus your search. For our example, if you want to search for Accountant positions, you can begin by typing “Accountant” in the first block under the section “Keywords.” 8

10. Step 1 – Search for Jobs (cont’d)
If you know the “Salary Range” that’s acceptable to you, put that information in as well. The same applies for the “Pay Grade.” For example, if you are looking for a specific grade level, click on the drop down arrow for the Pay Grade. You can click on a range of grades. In this example we entered GS-11 through GS-14. Positions that fall between the two grade levels will be displayed.
You’ll also notice a section called “Occupational Series or Job Category.” The occupational series is a 4 digit code that the Federal Government uses to group jobs. If you know the specific code you’re looking for, scroll through and select it. If you are not sure, review the list and select as many as you like that are related to your experience and education. In this case, we selected the 4-digit code for Accountant positions, 0510. 9

11. Step 1 – Search for Jobs (cont’d)
You can search for jobs within your commuting area or view jobs available elsewhere, even worldwide. You can save your job searches. Also, you can opt in for notifications of job openings via or within your USAJOBS account. You can even download the USAJOBS mobile phone application to check for new search results while you are on the go.
You can narrow your search even further by using the “Location” feature. You can choose the “State” in which you would like to work and can refine it by searching based on the “Locale” (i.e., city or county). Once you have made your selections, click “Add.”
If you want to look for opportunities in an entire state or the District of Columbia, you can do that too. For example, if you want a job in Washington, D.C., click on District of Columbia in the “State/Territory/Region” box. “All District of Columbia” will appear in the “Then Locale(s)” box. Click “Add” and “All District of Columbia” will appear in the “Click buttons to add/remove” box. You can do this with multiple states. Your selections will be held until you are ready to search. You can perform the same steps if you are looking for job openings anywhere in the United States – just click on “United States,” then “All United States,” and then “Add.”
You also can search by Federal agency. Using multiple search criteria will help you focus your job search. 10

12. Step 1 – Search for Jobs (cont’d)
Under the section “Type of Work or Work Schedule,” you can limit your search to the types of work or schedules you are willing to accept, e.g., to only search for “Permanent” or “Full-Time” work. In our example, we selected everything since we will accept any type of work.
The “Posting Options” section allows you to limit your search by the amount of time a JOA has been posted. That way, you can avoid searching for postings you’ve already seen in recent days. For example, you may want to search only for jobs posted “In the last 7 days.” In this example, we allowed it to default to show “All Jobs.”
The “Who May Apply” section allows you additional flexibilities in your search, depending on whether you are currently or were a Federal employee in the past, if you are a veteran eligible for veterans’ preference, or if you are eligible for a non-competitive appointment.
Be sure to read and respond accordingly to the question being asked.
Indicate “no” if none of the eligibility criteria applies to you. This will cause you to only see those jobs open to “All U.S. citizens.”
Feel free to click on the links provided to get more information.
Now it’s time to click the “Search Jobs” button. 11

13. Step 1 – Search for Jobs (cont’d)
This is what a results page looks like.
In this example, on the left-hand side, you will see the criteria previously selected during our search.
Once you have created a search that meets your needs and that you are satisfied with, you have the option of saving it.
This is done by clicking the link that says, “Save this Search.”
This saves that search for future use, and you can choose to have the results sent directly to your account.
It is important to keep in mind that you can search for jobs without having a USAJOBS account; however, you MUST have an account in order to save searches and if you want to apply for jobs.
Also, having an account makes it easier for future applications, tracking application status based on Agency updates, and having one place for all job application documents.
In the center of the screen are the “Search Results” which indicate the number of vacancies available.
To view the entire announcement, click on the title of the job and it will pull up the full Job Opportunity Announcement.
Once you have found a job that you are interested in and for which you qualify, you will need to create an account if you do not yet have one. This is accomplished by clicking the “Create an Account” link found in the upper right-hand corner of your screen. 12

14. Step 2 – Review the Job Opportunity Announcement
Each job opportunity announcement is organized with tabs across the top that include:
Overview
Duties
Qualifications and Evaluations
Benefits and Other Information
How to Apply
You can click on any of the tabs to be taken directly to the information in that section or you can scroll through each section in the JOA.
The Job Opportunity Announcement will provide any information you need to apply, including what documents to submit, the closing date, and the information you need to customize your résumé.
Before you apply for a job, take time to review the duties and required specialized experience, if any, for the position.
If you feel you are qualified for the position, ensure that your qualifying experience is clearly stated in your résumé. 13

15. Step 3 – Set Up/Manage Your Account
The “Create an Account” section will walk you through the step-by-step process. You will be required to provide personal information in order to begin this process. 14

16. Step 3 – Set Up/Manage Your Account (cont’d)
When you create your account, you will be asked whether you are eligible for veterans’ preference. Veterans’ preference is applied to applicants who meet the qualification requirements for the position and who pass the selection assessment(s). Veterans’ preference:
Gives eligible veterans extra assistance in getting a job with the Government and in keeping it in the event of a reduction in force
Recognizes the economic loss suffered by citizens who have served their country in uniform in times of strife
Acknowledges the obligation owed to disabled veterans
Does not guarantee the veteran a job
Most veterans who honorably served after September 11, 2001 are entitled to preference
You will also be given the option to indicate if you want to be considered for employment under any of these “Special Hiring Authorities,” if they apply. For instance, veterans who are 30% or more disabled can click in the box that applies to them. If you choose to make your information searchable, then agencies that are looking for candidates who can be hired under any of these authorities can access your information.
The link provides a definition of terms to assist applicants in determining if they fit into one or more of these categories.
Upon completion of this portion, you will be taken to the “My Account” page. 15

17. Step 3 – Set Up/Manage Your Account (cont’d)
Once you have created your account and are logged in, you can manage every aspect of it from the “My Account” page. Notice the left-hand navigation panel and all of the options available to you to maintain your personal data in USAJOBS.
Also notice the large, blue “Edit Profile” button. You can select this to go straight to the “Profile” tab to make changes to your personal information in USAJOBS. 16

18. Step 3 – Set Up/Manage Your Account (cont’d)
The “Profile” tab gives you the ability to review and edit personal information you entered into USAJOBS when you created your original profile. If you review the tabs across the top, you will see options to change basic contact information; hiring eligibility information such as whether you are eligible for veterans’ preference or are currently a Federal employee; other information such as your willingness to travel as part of a job or what type of work schedule you would accept; demographic data; and information about your account such as your password and security-related questions. 17

19. Step 3 – Set Up/Manage Your Account (cont’d)
We’ll come back to the “Resumes” tab in a few moments.
The “Saved Searches” tab can be accessed by clicking on the “Saved Searches” link on the left-hand side, which affords you the opportunity to view, edit, or delete your searches. Note that you can create up to 10 searches and you can edit, delete, or renew them at any time. When you create a search, you can set it up so that you will be ed search results as you would like them, e.g., weekly or monthly. 18

20. Step 3 – Set Up/Manage Your Account (cont’d)
The “Saved Jobs” section allows you to save a particular Job Opportunity Announcement you want to review later in greater detail.
You can also “Share job with a friend” if you would like to alert another job seeker about that particular opportunity. 19

21. Step 3 – Set Up/Manage Your Account (cont’d)
The “Résumés” link also expands a box and lets you view, edit, duplicate or delete your résumé (s).
USAJOBS allows you to either build or upload a total of 5 résumés.
We highly recommend that you at least carefully review the “USAJOBS Resume Builder” to learn about the types of information that should be present on your résumé, whether uploaded or created through the builder.
While it is important to customize résumés depending on the type of jobs for which you will apply, we highly recommend that you create at least one detailed, comprehensive résumé that you can “Make Searchable” so that it may be found by an agency that engages in résumé mining to find résumés that meet specific skills sets they may be looking for.
“Searchable” résumés remain searchable for 18 months. After that you will need to actively click on “Make Searchable” again.
If you only have one résumé in the system and would like to add another one, just click on “Build New Résumé ” or “Upload New Résumé,” whichever you would like to do.
As an example, let’s click on “Build New Résumé.” 20

22. Step 3 – Set Up/Manage Your Account (cont’d)
The Résumé Builder has 5 sections - (1) Experience, (2) Education, (3) References, (4) Other - which includes items such as Job Related Training, Language Skills, and Organizations/Affiliations , and (4) Preview and Finish. As you move through the Builder, you will be guided by various prompts and simple, intuitive instructions.
You can begin on this first screen by clicking the blue “Add Work Experience” button and then working your way to the other sections or you can tab directly to one of the other sections to add or edit information in that tab.
As an example, let’s suppose we click on the “Add Work Experience” button. 21

23. Step 3 – Set Up/Manage Your Account (cont’d)
Note that the fields with an asterisk (*) are required fields.
Using this builder allows you to customize or tailor your résumé to highlight the information most relevant to the position for which you choose to apply.
Notice that the required fields (with red asterisks) help you to understand the types of information that will be important when an agency Human Resources professional is reviewing your résumé. For example, when describing your experience, it is important to provide both the month and year for your starting and ending dates so that the specific timeframe of your experience is accurately credited. For the same reason, you should always indicate the average number of hours you worked per week. The setup of these fields in the builder require you to input the information in this manner.
Your own uploaded résumé(s) allows you to control the formatting and style of the résumé(s). However, if you upload your own résumé separately from the builder, be sure to check the various fields in the builder to make sure similar information is accounted for on your uploaded résumé.
Whether you plan to build a résumé or upload one, the Résumé Builder is a great guide as to what needs to be included in the résumé.
Also, make sure that your contact information on your résumé is up-to-date before you submit it to apply for any job. 22

24. Step 3 – Set Up/Manage Your Account (cont’d)
The “Saved Documents” tab gives you the ability to upload and save up to 10 attachments along with your résumé such as a DD-214 (a document that details a veterans’ active military service), copies of your school transcripts, or other documents that will support your résumé when applying for a Federal job. Here is where you also may include a copy of your “Schedule A Letter” if you are applying based on the Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for persons with disabilities, or a cover letter if you wish to include one (it is not required).
It is important to remember that you should only upload the application documents required in the Job Opportunity Announcement – you should NOT upload photos of yourself, copies of awards, dissertations, etc. They will not be returned and they will not count towards a qualifications determination. 23

25. Step 4 – Apply for a Job
At the “Overview” tab for each Job Opportunity Announcement, you will see a block such as the one to the right on this screen. The block includes several options including “Apply Online,” “Print Preview,” “Save Job,” and “Share Job.”
When you are ready to apply for a particular job, click “Apply Online” and the system will walk you through the process of applying.
If you see a job you are interested in but you want to continue looking, you can click “Save Job” and access it later from the “My Account” screen.
Perhaps you know someone looking for a Federal job and you see one that might interest them; you can it to them by clicking on “Share Job.”
Remember to carefully read the “How to Apply” section of each Job Opportunity Announcement and check off each required document to confirm you are providing all necessary information.
Notice that each Job Opportunity Announcement will show “Agency Contact Info.” When you click on the link, it will take you to a screen that looks like the information on the left side of this slide under the heading “AGENCY CONTACT INFO:” There you will find specific contact information including a phone number and address. Direct any questions regarding the Job Opportunity Announcement to the contact listed in this section.
Remember to follow the “How to Apply” instructions carefully, as they may differ across agencies 24 25 25

26. Step 5 – Keep Track of Progress
After you have applied, ideally you should hear back from the agency letting you know they received your application, and at other touch points in the process. For example, you may hear from the agency if they determine that you meet the minimum qualifications; if your application is referred to the hiring official; and once a selection for the position has been made.
To keep track of progress, return to your USAJOBS account. The “Application Status” tab can help you stay informed of changes to your application status but only if you originally submitted your résumé through USAJOBS using the “Apply Online” button. Tracking is not possible if your applications have been posted directly to an agency’s website or through any other job application method outside of your USAJOBS account.
Keep in mind that agencies directly provide application status data to USAJOBS. If it is not tracking or seems incorrect, please contact the agency directly.
In general, if you are unable to track the status of a given application, it is always a good practice to directly contact the agency to which you applied to learn where your application is at any given point in the process. You can start by using the contact information in the Job Opportunity Announcement. You can also go to for a list of agencies and their websites. 25

27. What to Expect Next
Notification your application has been received by the agency
Agency will review eligibility and qualifications
Agency may conduct additional assessments
Agency will rank candidates based on qualifications
Agency may conduct interviews
Agency will select the best candidate for the job
Applicants will be notified of selection or non-selection by the agency
The “What to Expect Next” section in the JOA includes specific information about the job opening. This is what typically happens after you have applied:
-Agencies provide confirmation that your application has been received
-Agencies will review eligibility and qualifications based on your résumé and supporting documents. You may receive notice as to whether you met these requirements.
-Agencies may conduct additional assessments such as structured interviews or testing. If additional assessments are part of the hiring process , that will be stated in the JOA.
-Agencies will refer candidates to the hiring official based on their qualifications. Applicants may be notified that their name was or was not referred to the hiring official.
-From this list, the hiring official may choose candidates for interviews.
-Agencies will then select the best candidate for the job
-Finally, applicants will be notified of selection or non-selection by the agency
Keep in mind the following:
- Whatever your background, it is likely you are basically qualified for many different jobs and highly qualified for some
-Many highly qualified people apply for Federal jobs and competition is very high
-For information about your qualifications determination, contact the office or person shown as the point of contact on the Job Opportunity Announcement 26

28. What to Expect Next (cont’d)
Background Checks and Security Clearances
Most individuals selected for Federal positions will be required to undergo a basic background investigation
Jobs that require access to sensitive information require a security clearance which is more extensive than a background investigation
Some jobs require a security clearance because the work will include access to sensitive information or access to areas containing sensitive information.
Most often, the clearance process takes place after a tentative job offer has been made and accepted. Job offers are typically contingent on a favorable background investigation.
Even if a job does not require a security clearance, everyone goes through some level of investigation.
It is imperative you are honest about your background during this process. If it is later discovered you withheld information, purposefully attempted to deceive or “mask” negative information, or provided false information, you may be fired. 27 28

29. Additional Resources
The USAJOBS Resource Center provides a wealth of additional information for you to learn more about Federal employment. Among other things, resources include:
Topical pages on a variety of employment-related subjects
Frequently asked questions
Information about specific Federal occupations
Tutorials on how to use USAJOBS and other topics related to Federal employment
A “Tips” section, where you can find links to our USAJOBS YouTube videos on Federal employment. 28

30. Additional Resources (cont’d)
Use the “Contact Us” link towards the bottom of the USAJOBS Resource Center page if you have unanswered questions, comments, or suggestions; or if you need technical support from the USAJOBS team. Someone will get back to you within 1 business day. 29

31. Additional Resources (cont’d)
Here is a sample screen shot of one of our USAJOBS YouTube Channel videos on topics “About Federal Employment.” This particular one focuses on a special hiring authority for individuals with disabilities. If you look to the right, you can see a host of other videos on a variety of topics related to Federal employment. You can access these videos by going to the Resource Center, selecting “Tips,” and then clicking on the link for the video on your specific topic of interest.
You can also directly type to go straight to the page to gain access to our videos about Federal employment. 30

32. In Summary
This is an optional screenshot the presenter can choose to use to summarize the presentation. This infographic provides a broad visual summary of the entire Find & Apply process. 31 32

33. Contact Recruitment Policy and Outreach
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
If you have additional questions, you can write to us at
Note to Presenter: If preferred, you may insert your name and individual contact information on this slide. 32

34. Questions ?
At this point, is there anything I can review or clarify about the information in this presentation?
(Answer questions)
Thank you for your participation; I wish you every success with your Federal job search! 33 34