Monday, November 7, 2011

Federal Hiring: What Has Changed in the Most Recent USAJOBS Upgrade?

Most Federal job seekers know that USAJOBS.gov was undergoing a make-over.  What are the major changes that will affect applicants the most?  Here they are:

  • USAJOBS has the capability of being searched by HR recruiters!  Make sure you input all of the information required for your profile (especially the 500 character personal information block).  Additionally, you can now upload a Word document version of your resume into USAJOBS to be searchable by recruiters.  In the past, only the resumes inputted or built into USAJOBS were searchable. 
  • Work Experience, Training and Publications Block space has increased from 3,000 characters to 5,000 characters.  In the past, many applicants with longer resumes would have to use a workaround to ensure all characters would be included. 
  • Final Resume View comes up automatically for you to quickly preview your final product and see how the recruiters will view your resume.  Make sure you use “+” instead of bullets and CAPITAL LETTERS to make essential key words stand out.
For more information on transforming your background into a magnificent Federal resume that attracts the attention of HR, visit us on the web at www.FederalJobResults.com

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