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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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1. Go to USAJOBS home page. https://www.usajobs.gov/

2. Click Create Profile.

3. Click Create an account to receive sign-in 

privileges.

4. Enter your private (not work) email 

address.

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USAJOBS sends a confirmation message 

to your email address.

To have the confirmation re-sent, click 

Resend.
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Sign-in to your email. Go to your inbox.

Open the email from no-reply@login.gov

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The link below confirms your email 

address. Click Confirm email address.

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A new page opens. Create a new USAJOBS password. You’ll learn how to do that in 

the next section of this tutorial.
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Create a strong password. 

Passwords must be 12 characters 

long and contain numbers, letters, 

and approved symbols.

10. Click Continue

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Choose a security option and 

follow the instructions. 

For example: Select Phone. 

Click Continue.
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12.

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, 

you will receive a new, one-time 

security code.
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15. 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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17. New page opens. Click Continue.

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A new page opens. Choose 

download, print, or copy your 

backup codes. 

Click Continue.

19. Click Continue.
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20.

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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1. 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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4.

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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6. 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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4.

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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4.

Enter a resume name. It could be your name, position title, or an agency.

Click Next.

5. 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.

8. Click Save Work Experience. 
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9. To add work experience, repeat the above steps. (Optional)

10. 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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13.

Click Add Job-Related 

Training, Language, 

Affiliation, Publication, 

Information.

(Optional)

14. 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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1.

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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3.

A new page opens. Upload a document.

Open folder with supporting documents.

Click the document.

Click Open.
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4.

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.

6. After completing the sections above, you are ready to search and apply for a new job. 
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