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FSIS USDA RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP
Workbook 2 of 2
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USDA FSIS Resume Writing and USAJOBS Workshop Support
Materials
In this guide you will learn how to complete your online resume on USAJOBS
including:
• Create a USAJOBS account
• Complete a USAJOBS profile
• Navigate USAJOBS Resume Builder and upload documents
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Create a strong password.
Passwords must be 12 characters
long and contain numbers, letters,
and approved symbols.
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Click Continue
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Choose a security option and
follow the instructions.
For example: Select Phone.
Click Continue.
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Enter your phone number.
Select a text message or phone
call.
Click Send code.
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When selecting a text message
(SMS), you will receive a 6-digit
security code to access your
USAJOBS account.
The code is only useable for 10
minutes.
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Enter the security code sent to
your phone.
Click Submit.
Each time you sign in to USAJOBS,
yo u will receive a new, one-time
security code.
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Click Continue
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USAJOBS requires two
authentication methods. For
example: Select I don’t have any of
the above.
Click Continue.
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New page opens. Click Continue.
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A new page opens. Choose
download, print, or copy your
backup codes.
Click Continue.
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Click Continue.
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Create your profile page opens.
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Create a Profile on USAJOBS
In this section, you will learn how to create a profile on the USAJOBS, including:
• Select hiring paths
• Add contact information
• Add citizenship
• Add federal service
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Click Create Profile.
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Start creating your USAJOBS
Profile by clicking on all groups
that apply.
Click Next.
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Confirm the selection, you will be
asked to provide supporting
documents later.
If there are no corrections, click
Yes, continue.
To make corrections, click No, let
me change my answers. Make the
corrections then repeat the
process.
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A new page opens, called How this
works.
This section takes 3-5 minutes to
complete.
Click Continue.
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Enter your contact information.
Complete each section then click
Continue to step 2.
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Answer the citizenship questions.
Click Continue to step 3.
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Enter your federal and veteran
experience.
You will be asked to provide
supporting documents later.
Click Save & Continue.
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A new page opens, What would
you like to do next?
Click Finish profile.
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In the next section, you’ll learn how to add your work experience, education,
demographics, languages, affiliations, and references.
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Create a Profile on USAJOBS (continued)
In this section, you will learn how to enter additional professional experience on
USAJOBS, including:
• Professional work experience
• Education
• Demographics
• Languages
• Organizations
• References
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Review your profile; make sure your information is correct. To make corrections, click
Edit. Scroll down the page.
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To enter work experience, click Add.
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Add your work experience; field personnel use the establishment address.
Click Save work experience.
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Click Add work experience to continue entering your work history.
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Scroll down page to add education.
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Scroll down page to add demographics.
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Scroll down page to add languages.
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Scroll down page to add organizations.
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Scroll down page to add references.
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Upload Supporting Documents with Hiring Paths
In this section, you will learn how to use Resume Builder and add documents on
USAJOBS.
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Click the Documents tab on the toolbar.
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Click Upload or build resume.
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Click Build resume.
(FSIS Human Resources strongly suggests not using Upload resume.)
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Enter a resume name. It could be your name, position title, or an agency.
Click Next.
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Click Add Work Experience.
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A new page opens. Fill out the Work Experience section.
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Scroll down the page. Enter your work duties, accomplishments (be specific) and
related personal skills. This section is what should set you apart from other
applicants.
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Click Save Work Experience.
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To add work experience, repeat the above steps. (Optional)
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Click Next.
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To add your education
experience, click Add
Education.
Click Next.
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To add a reference, click
Add Reference.
Click Next.
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Click Add Job-Related
Training, Language,
Affiliation, Publication,
Information.
(Optional)
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Click Finish.
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Upload Supporting Documents with Hiring Paths
After completing your USAJOBS profile, you will have the option to choose hiring paths.
If you select hiring paths, USAJOBS will ask for supporting documentation. See examples.
If you do not select hiring paths, you’ll be able to upload SF-50, SF-15, DD-214, OF-306,
transcripts, and other documents later.
Examples
Click Documents on the toolbar.
At the top of the page, you will
see a message box. Read it.
Example:
Your profile says you were in the
military. Upload DD-214 (Form 4).
If applicable, click Upload
Documents.
Example:
If you claim veterans’
preference, upload your SF-15
to verify it. If applicable, click
Upload Documents.
Example:
Your profile says you are a federal
employee. Upload your SF-50 to
verify that. If applicable, click
Upload Documents.
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Click Documents on the toolbar.
Click Other (1/10) below the message box. Upload your supporting documents.
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New page opens. Click Upload document.
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A new page opens. Upload a document.
Open folder with supporting documents.
Click the document.
Click Open.
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A new page opens.
Document name automatically populates Document Name box.
Choose a document type.
Click Complete Upload or Select New Document.
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If necessary, repeat steps.
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Af ter completing the sections above, you are ready to search and apply for a new job.
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