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Can I create a resume online?
How do I create, update or edit my resume in USAJOBS?
What happens if I don't submit a resume with my personal information when applying for a job?
I already have a resume and/or SF-171 established. Can I load this onto the system?
How can applicants upload attachments to the resume?

Q: Q: Can I create a resume online?

A: Yes. During your registration with USAJOBS, you should complete a Federal resume. In fact, you have the capability of creating and storing up to five resumes. Once created, you can update or change your resumes. When you apply for a particular vacancy, the system automatically attaches your resume to that particular vacancy announcement as part of your application. If you apply for more than one vacancy, you may wish to update your resume at that time to correspond more closely with the new vacancy announcement.

Q: How do I create or edit my resume in USAJOBS?

A: Log in to or create your My USAJOBS account by filling in your log in information or clicking [Create your account now!] at the USAJOBS website. Select [My Resumes] or if you have no existing resumes [Create a New Resume]. You may now create a new resume or copy/edit an existing resume. Follow USAJOBS step by step instructions through the resume builder. For additional information regarding resume building you may download the USAJOBS guide entitled “My Resumes” at the following website, http://www.usajobs.gov/firsttimers.asp

Q: What happens if I don't submit a resume with my personal information when applying for a job?

A: You must complete a USAJOBS resume to apply online for a vacancy. If you do not submit a resume by midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of the vacancy announcement, you will not be considered for that position.

Q: I already have a resume and/or SF-171 established. Can I load this onto the system?

A: No, USAJOBS at this time does not accept any uploading of documents but requires you complete each section of the resume builder. If you have an electronic copy of your resume and/or SF-171, you may however, copy and paste corresponding sections of your resume into the related text boxes as you work through the resume builder.

Q: How can applicants upload attachments to the resume?

A: USAJOBS allows you to add supplemental information, up to 22,000 characters while in the resume builder section. Currently, there is no functionality which allows you to upload attachments to your online application.