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How to create a login.gov account

You need to create a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS and access your profile information. Your old USAJOBS username and password won’t work anymore.

USA Jobs Gov – You need to:

1. Create a login.gov account—you only need to do this once.
2. Enter an email address – use the same email address you use for USAJOBS (your primary or secondary email address), if you have an existing profile with us.
3. Create a new password.
4. Select your first method of authentication—having another way to sign in keeps your account more secure than using only a password.- USA Jobs Gov – You can choose between text messages, phone calls, an authentication application, a security key, or backup codes. Government employees can also use their PIV card or CAC.
5. Select a backup method of authentication—you need to select a backup method, in case you don’t have access to your first choice (for example you don’t have access to your phone).

Once you create a login.gov account, you’ll come back to USAJOBS to link to your existing profile, or create a new profile if you don’t have one. You only need to create your account and link it once. Get step by step instructions on creating an account at login.gov.

If you have limited access to a phone or cell service, you can set up an authentication app or use a free text messaging app.

– USA Jobs Gov – How to use login.gov if you have limited access to a phone or cell service

login.gov requires all users to use two-factor authentication to create an account and sign in. If you have limited access to a phone or cell service, you can use an authentication application, a security key, or backup codes. Government and military employees can also use their PIV card or CAC. USA Jobs Gov

Use an authentication application

An authentication application can generate security codes for signing in to sites that require a high level of security. You can use these apps to get security codes even if you don’t have an internet connection or mobile service.

You can set up an authentication application with your login.gov account to generate the one-time security codes. USA Jobs Gov

1. Choose a device, such as a computer, or mobile device (phone or tablet), on which you can install apps.
2. Download and install an authentication app to the device. Research the best option for you, but here are a few examples:

• Android options: Google Authenticator, Authy, LastPass, 1Password
• iOS options: Google Authenticator, Authy, LastPass, 1Password
• Windows apps: 1Password, OTP Manager, OneLogin OTP
• Mac apps: 1Password, OTP Manager
• Chrome extensions: SecureAuth OTP, Authenticator
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To set up an authentication application with your login.gov account

Follow these steps if you already have a login.gov account:

1. Sign into your login.gov account at https://secure.login.gov/
2. Stay on the login.gov site Your Account.
3. Look for Authentication Application and click Enable.
4. Follow the steps to set up an authentication application.

Follow these steps if you don’t have a login.gov account:

1. Create an account on login.gov at https://secure.login.gov.
2. Select the Authentication application option and follow the steps to finish setting up the app.

You can use the one-time security codes generated by the application each time you sign in, instead of receiving an SMS (text messages) or phone call.

USA Jobs Gov – Use a security key

A security key is usually a physical device,like a USB,, or can be a supporting software (like a web browser extension). You can buy a security key online or from a trusted retailer. Your security key must support the FIDO standard.

Follow these steps if you have a login.gov account:

1. Sign into login.gov with your email address and password.
2. Stay on the login.gov Your account page.
3. Look for Security key and click Add security key.
4. Follow the steps to set up your security key.

Follow these steps if you don’t have a login.gov account:

1. Create an account on login.gov at https://secure.login.gov.
2. Select the Security key option and follow the steps to set up the security key.

To learn more, go to login.gov and read their help page: What is a security key?

USA Jobs Gov – Use backup codes

Backup codes are a set of codes that you can use if you don’t have access to a phone. If you choose to use backup codes, login.gov will generate a set of 10 codes that you must save. Each time you sign in with your username and password, you’ll be asked to enter a code. You can only use each backup code once; after you use the 10th code, login.gov will give you a new set of codes to save and use. – USA Jobs Gov -.

– USA Jobs Gov – Follow these steps if you already have a login.gov account:

1. Sign in to your login.gov account at https://secure.login.gov/
2. Stay on the login.gov Your account page.
3. Look for Backup Codes and click Generate.
4. Download, print, or write down your backup codes and save them in a secure place.
5. Click Continue.

Follow these steps if you don’t have a login.gov account:

1. Create an account on login.gov at https://secure.login.gov
2. Select the Backup Codes option.
3. Download, print, or write down your backup codes and save them in a secure place.
4. Click Continue.

– USA Jobs Gov – Use a government or military employee PIV card or CAC

– USA Jobs Gov – If you’re a government or military employee and your government email address is linked to your login.gov account, you may be able to use your PIV card or CAC as an authentication method. This applies to all .mil and some .gov email addresses. USA Jobs Gov –

If you’re using a compatible email address, you’ll see the Government employees option when setting up your authentication methods. You’ll need to insert your PIV card or CAC into a card reader to set it up and sign in.

Follow these steps if you already have a login.gov account:

1. Sign in to your login.gov account at https://secure.login.gov/
2. Stay on the login.gov Your account page.
3. Look for PIV/CAC Card and click Enable.
4. Follow the steps to set up your PIV/CAC card.

Follow these steps if you don’t have a login.gov account:

1. Create an account on login.gov at https://secure.login.gov using your .gov or .mil email address.
2. Select the Government employee option and follow the steps to finish setting up your PIV/CAC card. USA Jobs Gov –

A dialog box may pop up and ask you to select a certificate. Choose the certificate connected to your PIV/CAC card. You might also be asked to enter the code associated with your PIV/CAC card. This is something login.gov does not have control over – USA Jobs Gov -.

Learn more about using different authentication methods.

How to create a profile

You need to create and complete a profile to apply to jobs, save searches and save jobs. But first, you need to create a login.gov account.

To create and complete a profile:

1. Create a login.gov account and click Continue to USAJOBS at the end. You’ll go back to USAJOBS.
2. Click Create Profile.
3. Follow the steps to complete your Contact, Citizenship and Experience information—you must complete all of the required fields.
4. Add your Preferences and fill out as many optional fields as you can—we can use this information to improve your job search results.

Applying to a job and see this message?

You must complete the required sections of your profile before you can submit this application.

This means your profile isn’t complete. Click Continue to Profile and complete all of the required fields.

How to view job applications

When you sign in to your USA Jobs Gov – USAJOBS profile, you’ll see a list of your job applications. Any job application you create on USAJOBS is automatically saved to your profile — this includes complete, incomplete and archived applications.

Active vs. archived applications

Job applications are grouped into active and archived. Active applications are applications you’re currently working on or waiting to hear back on. Archived applications are applications you want to keep, but may not want to see if your active list.

You’ll only see the 10 most recent applications, but you can choose to display more.

What’s in the job application listing?

Each job application listing gives a quick summary of the position, the status of your application, and if you need to complete or update the application. Here’s what you can do:

Sort your applications

Your applications are listed from newest to oldest by default, but you can sort by USA Jobs Gov -:

• Last updated
• Agency
• Job title
• Closing date
• Status. – USA Jobs Gov –

Receive email notifications

You can receive emails to let you know if the status of your job application changes, or if a job, that you applied to, is closed. To get email notifications, click on the Notifications icon and select which email(s) you want to receive.

View job announcement information

 see more details about the job application. Each application has a summary including:

• Position title
• Hiring agency
• Job location(s)
• Closing date
• Last updated date
• Work schedule
• Series and grade
• Salary range

– USA Jobs Gov – Learn more about the job announcement.

View the status of your application USA Jobs Gov –

Each application is labeled with a status to indicate its progress through the federal application process. These statuses will tell you if your application is in progress, received, canceled, incomplete or unavailable. Understand the different application statuses.

USA Jobs Gov – Update or complete your application

Depending on the status of your job application, and if the job is still accepting applications, you may see a button to Update Application or Continue Application.

You may need to continue an application, if it’s still in progress and you haven’t submitted it yet.

You may need to update an application if it was rejected as incomplete or if the job is still open and you want to add more information.

USA Jobs Gov – Archive

You can archive a job application to save it for your personal records and get it out of your active list. Learn how to archive an application.

– USA Jobs Gov – How to check on the status of an application

1. Sign into USAJOBS.
2. Go to your Applications, located on your Home page — your active applications display automatically.
3. Review your list of applications. Your applications are listed by the date they were last updated.
4. The application status is highlighted next to each job application.
5. Click the + to see more application details.

– USA Jobs Gov – You can also find and filter your applications.

– USA Jobs Gov – What does each application status mean?

Each status tells you where your application is within the application process—whether it’s been received, reviewed, selected, not-selected and more.

USA Jobs Gov – Advancing

The job application has been received by the hiring agency and is being considered for employment.

Received

The hiring agency has received your job application.

Reviewed

The hiring agency has reviewed your job application, but has not yet determined if you’re qualified.

Referred Your application is among the best qualified and is referred to the next step in the selection process.

Selected

The hiring agency has offered you a position.

Hired

You have accepted the position.

Paused

The job application has not been completed and requires further action USA Jobs Gov -.

In Progress

The application has been started, but not completed or submitted yet. If the job is still open, you should complete the application and submit.

Incomplete

The application is not complete. You may not have completed submitting your application in the application system or you may not have submitted the required documents, such as the DD-214. If the job is still open, you can update the application and submit- USA Jobs Gov – .

Stopped

Your application is no longer being considered for the job or the agency canceled the job. Applications with this status will automatically archive three months after the last status update – USA Jobs Gov -.

Canceled

The job announcement has been withdrawn without anyone being hired. A job announcement can be canceled any time after the job is posted – USA Jobs Gov -.

Not Referred

Your application is not among the best qualified and has not been referred to the next step in the selection processes.

Not Selected

You have not been selected for the position USA Jobs Gov -.

Not Hired

You were not offered the position or you declined the offer.

Unknown

We can’t determine the status of the job application.

Unavailable

There are a few reasons why an unavailable status may appear: – USA Jobs Gov –

• We did not receive confirmation from the hiring agency that your resume was received, or that your application was complete.
• You may not have completed the application process.
• You may not have properly logged out.
• The hiring agency’s system did not return your status to USAJOBS.

– USA Jobs Gov – Are there status delays for faxed documents?

Yes. If you fax a resume or any other documents, there may be a delay between when the documents are faxed and when they appear as received on an application. USA Jobs Gov – If you have questions about the status of your faxed documents, contact the hiring agency.

– USA Jobs Gov –How long can you keep your applications?

We will permanently remove all applications (active and archived) 36 months after the closing date, regardless of the application status. We recommend printing the announcements for which you have applied if you wish to keep a record of them beyond the 36 month period.

– USA Jobs Gov – How to find and filter applications

You can find and filter your active and archived job applications by status—this is the status the hiring agency reports to USAJOBS.

Filtering

1. Choose either your Active or Archived application list.
2. Click Find & filter applications.
3. Select at least one of the status checkboxes. You can select more than one status at a time.
4. Review your applications list – the applications will automatically filter based on your selection.

• The number next to each status tells you how many of your applications have that status.
• A brief description of each status appears if you place your cursor on top of the status (For example, place your cursor on top of Received to reveal the description).

Finding

1. Choose either your Active or Archived application list.
2. Click Find & filter applications.
3. Enter a job title, agency or job announcement number into the search field and click the search icon or press return.
4. Review your applications list.