[Blindvet-talk] Upcoming Change in GSA Application Process

[MisterAdvocate at aol.com]

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 From: GSAjobs at gsa.gov
To: misteradvocate at aol.com
Sent: 11/21/2009  12:31:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
Subj: Upcoming Change in GSA  Application Process


On December 2, 2009 GSAjobs, GSA's online job application  system, will be 
integrated with the Office of Personnel Management's USAJOBS  web site.  In 
preparation for the integration, all currently listed GSA  vacancies will 
close by 11:59pm (eastern time) November 30, 2009. Please check  the closing 
date of the announcement to which you are applying as it may close  prior to 
this date.  This integration will make it easier and more  efficient for you 
to apply for jobs and manage your on-line applications from  one website. 

The integration with USAJOBS allows applicants  to:

*    View and apply for GSA job openings directly from  the USAJOBS site, 
utilizing their USAJOBS account/login 
information.  
*    Create and store up to five  resumes on-line
*    Create up to ten separate search agents to  receive email 
notifications for new job postings 
*    Track the  status of jobs, for which applications were submitted 
through USAJOBS, in one  central location
*    Self Service for user ID and password  reset

To prepare for this change and familiarize yourself with the new  process, 
you should create an account on USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov).  If  you have not 
applied for a Federal job using USAJOBS, you will need to create  a new 
account.  Your account will consist of personal information, your  user id and 
password, and at least one Federal resume. If you are already  registered in 
the USAJOBS system there's no need to re-register.   

Please be aware that after December 1, 2009, the information you have  in 
the GSAjobs system, including your resume, will no longer be available for  
you to access. In addition, effective December 2, 2009 new GSA job listings  
will only be posted to the USAJOBS web site as the GSAjobs search page  
(https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/gsa.exe) will no longer be  available.


Tips for the USAJOBS registration process:

Create  an Account
On the USAJOBS website, select the MY USAJOBS option and click  "Create 
Account." You will be prompted to provide contact information,  establish user 
access information and provide citizenship and veterans'  preference 
information. After you enter this information, your new personal  page will be 
created.  From this page, you can choose to create a new  resume or set up email 
notification agents to alert you to new jobs posted to  USAJOBS.

Creating and Storing a Resume
Create and save résumés - (up  to five different versions) specifically 
designed for applying for Federal  jobs.  To add a resume on USAJOBS, use the 
resume builder provided. You  can copy resume information currently stored in 
the GSAjobs system, and add it  to your USAJOBS resume library.  Remember 
to do this before December 1,  2009.  Resumes created on USAJOBS will be 
centrally stored and can be  used to apply for GSA and other Federal jobs that 
accept online applications  from the USAJOBS system. 

Creating a Jobs Search Agent (Email  notification) USAJOBS allows you to 
create up to 10 different search  agents.  These search agents will enable you 
to receive email  notification of new jobs postings that may be of interest 
to you specifically  for GSA occupations, or other factors you select.  
USAJOBS email  notification agent(s) will replace any notification preferences 
you may have  set up in the GSAjobs system.  You can elect to receive these  
notifications on a daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis.  

Applying for jobs
After establishing your USAJOBS account and  creating at least one resume, 
you are ready to apply for a job. You can apply  for most jobs using your 
USAJOBS online résumé.  All you have to do is  log on to USAJOBS and follow 
the instructions provided in the vacancy  announcement to complete the 
application process.  Check the "How to  Apply" tab of current vacancy 
announcements for specific instructions for  submitting your application. There you will 
find a list of any additional  forms required and a contact name and phone 
number at the hiring agency. Most  importantly, read the entire announcement 
carefully and follow the  instructions. For more information about the 
USAJOBS application process,  please visit:  
http://www.usajobs.gov/firsttimers.asp