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Six-stage application map highlighting the handoff from USAJOBS preparation to agency submission and receipt confirmation, followed by agency review and possible selection steps.

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A simplified map of the USAJOBS application journey

1

Account + profile

Create login.gov access and a USAJOBS profile.

2

Find + read

Search jobs; check eligibility, qualifications and

instructions.

3

Prepare in USAJOBS

Attach the required resume and documents.

4

Submit to the agency

Finish agency-system steps; check receipt in

USAJOBS.

5

Agency review

The agency reviews eligibility and qualifications.

6

Possible next steps

Interview and selection depend on the agency process.

Searching can happen without a profile. Saving an application is not submitting it.

Overview only; the job announcement controls the actual application requirements.

Source: USAJOBS / U.S. Office of Personnel Management | Page updated July 10, 2026; retrieved October 31, 2026

https://usajobshelp.opm.gov/hc/en-us/articles/52846644688019-How-does-the-application-process-work

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